To paint the Pebble Tec you will need to acid etch it the pool first and neutralize with a TSP Solution. You want to rinse the pool surface thoroughly and removing and residue lifted by the TSP solution. After that is bone dry apply one coat of our. Pool Grip Epoxy Primer to the surface and then 2 coats of pool paint.Click to see full answer. Correspondingly, what color Pebble Tec should I get?First, choose your preferred water color. Pick from options that range from dark to light blue, with teal or green tints. Then, pick from the many pebble pool finishes.Subsequently, question is, does Pebble Tec need to be acid washed? Our service technicians have been thoroughly trained to ensure your pool will be safely drained and cleaned. Acid is applied in order to etch or take off a very thin layer of plaster, gunite or Pebble-Tec. On average, pool owners will want to acid wash their pool once a year to remove stains. Simply so, how long does a Pebble Tec finish last? 20 years Is Pebble Tec better than plaster?Compared to plaster, Pebble Tec is more expensive due to the high quality pool resurfacing material it uses. Pebble Tec is a little rougher. Pebble Tec pools are a little rougher on your feet than plaster. However, depending on the Pebble Tec you choose, some are smoother than others.