PebbleDeck
FOX PEBBLEDECK® SYSTEM is a pool floor coating system resistant to sunlight and pool chemicals, formed by combining natural pebbles of different colours and proportions with transparent glass granules and a polyurethane-based binder. Layer structure: FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER HB epoxy primer, FOX PEBBLEDECK® AGGREGATE coating blended with FOX STONECARPET® BINDER PU polyurethane binder, FOX PURFUGA FX145 PEBBLE joint filler and FOX DOMINO® PU SEALER FD793 transparent top coat.
20 colour options; a transparent joint filler is used with colours ending in TP. The colour choice does not change the layer structure.
About PebbleDeck Pool Coating
The pool is filled after the coating has completed its 7-day cure; the water pH value must be kept between 7.2 and 7.6. Consumption figures are given for ideal conditions of +20 °C; a site visit with our expert team is recommended before the system solution.
Technical Specifications
System Type
Polyurethane-bound natural pebble pool floor coating
Primer
FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER HB — 0.25-0.4 kg/m²
Binder
FOX STONECARPET® BINDER PU — 1.2-1.4 kg/m²
Coating
FOX PEBBLEDECK® AGGREGATE — 15.0-17.5 kg/m²
Joint Filler
FOX PURFUGA FX145 PEBBLE — 1.3-1.5 kg/m²
Top Coat
FOX DOMINO® PU SEALER FD793 — 0.20-0.25 kg/m², at least 2 coats
Colour
20 colours; transparent joint filler with TP colours
Substrate
Concrete ≥28 days, at least C20, tensile ≥1.5 N/mm², moisture ≤4%
Application Temperature
+10 °C / +30 °C
Binder Working Time
45 minutes; final set 3 hours, full cure 7 days
Joint Filler Strength
Compressive ≥30 N/mm², flexural ≥10 N/mm², tensile ≥2.0 N/mm²
Slip Resistance
R10 (DIN 51130, FOX STONECARPET® BINDER PU)
Filling the Pool
After the 7-day cure; water pH 7.2-7.6
Maintenance
Sealer every 2 years; joint filler every 4-5 years (approx. 200 users per day)
System Layers
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1
Primer
RequiredEpoxy-based, two-component, solvent-free, transparent primer for damp surfaces.
Main Product FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER HB~0.325 kg/m²0.25-0.4 kg/m² — An epoxy-based, two-component, solvent-free, clear primer for damp surfaces.
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2
Coating
RequiredSpreading of the natural pebble aggregate mix blended with polyurethane binder using a trowel/screed rail. The colour is the selected PebbleDeck chart colour.
Main Product FOX PEBBLEDECK® AGREGA~16.25 kg/m²15.0-17.5 kg/m² (specification table; procedure text 10.0-12.0 — R&D) — Spreading the natural gravel aggregate mixture blended with polyurethane binder using a trowel/screed rail. The colour is the selected PebbleDeck chart colour.
Main Product FOX STONECARPET® BINDER PU~1.3 kg/m²1.2-1.4 kg/m² (specification table; procedure text 0.8-1.0 — R&D) — Spreading the natural gravel aggregate mixture blended with polyurethane binder using a trowel/screed rail. The colour is the selected PebbleDeck chart colour.
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3
Joint Filler
RequiredPolyurethane based hygienic joint grout resistant to pool chemicals; surface cleaning with a sponge + FOX THINNER. Clear joint grout is used in TP colours.
Main Product FOX PURFUGA FX145 PEBBLE~1.4 kg/m²1.3-1.5 kg/m² — A polyurethane-based hygienic joint filler resistant to pool chemicals; surface cleaning with a sponge and FOX THINNER. A clear joint filler is used for TP colours.
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4
Top Coat
RequiredClear, solvent based, one-component protective coating; minimum 2 coats, 24 hours between coats. The pool is filled after a 7-day cure (pH 7,2-7,6).
Main Product FOX DOMINO® PU SEALER FD793~0.225 kg/m²0.20-0.25 kg/m² — Clear, solvent-based, one-component protective coating; minimum 2 coats, 24 hours between coats. The pool is filled after 7 days of curing (pH 7.2-7.6).
System Detail
| Stage | Product / Application Type | Consumption | Colour | Application Tool | Waiting Time |
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| Primer | FOX EPOTHANE® PRIMER HB | 0.325 kg/m² | Clear, Yellowish | Steel Trowel + Export Roller | Coating follows once curing is complete |
| Coating | FOX PEBBLEDECK® AGREGA | 16.25 kg/m² | Steel Trowel + Screed Rail | ||
| Coating | FOX STONECARPET® BINDER PU | 1.3 kg/m² | Light Yellow | Steel Trowel + Screed Rail | Joint filling after 24 hours |
| Joint Filler | FOX PURFUGA FX145 PEBBLE | 1.4 kg/m² | Rubber Trowel | Finish coat after 24 hours; pedestrian traffic after 7 days | |
| Top Coat | FOX DOMINO® PU SEALER FD793 | 0.225 kg/m² | Clear | Export Roller + Brush | 24 hours between coats; pool filling after 7 days |
System Products
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which surfaces is the system applied to?
The pool concrete must be at least 28 days old and of at least class C20, with a tensile strength of at least 1.5 N/mm², a moisture content below 4%, a substrate temperature of at least +10 °C and 3 °C above the dew point. The pool wall is prepared with render modified with FOX BINDER FM125, a fall screed is laid on the floor and the waterproofing is completed. It can be applied over existing ceramic or BTB coatings once loose parts have been removed and repairs have been made, using the appropriate Epothane Primer. -
When is the pool filled?
After the coating is completed it must be protected from direct water contact for at least 24 hours. The pool is filled after the system has completed its 7-day cure; the pH value of the pool water must be kept between 7.2 and 7.6. -
How is it maintained?
Daily, weekly, monthly and annual pool maintenance must be carried out regularly; chlorine and other chemicals must be diluted and used in products approved by the Ministry of Health. The protective top coat (sealer) is renewed every 2 years; under heavy use (an average of 200 people per day) the joint filler should be renewed every 4-5 years. -
What do colours ending in TP mean?
For colours carrying the TP suffix on the colour chart (Blue Lagoon TP, Sandy Beach TP, White Pearl TP, Sky Blue TP, Only White TP) a transparent joint filler is used; the joint colour does not mask the natural colour of the pebbles. For the other colours the joint filler is in the colour stated on the chart. -
Why is the coating non-slip?
The surface consists of tumbled natural pebbles half-embedded in the polyurethane binder; this texture gives a non-slip surface even when wet and creates the feeling of walking on a seashore. -
How do the colours look under water?
Although the pebbles are of different colours, they appear in varying colours under water depending on their surroundings, the angle of the sun and the depth of the pool. The colours on the chart may differ from the originals depending on the printing technique and the ambient light.









