Senior Recreation Center Pool Resurfacing

Waterproofing & Coatings

Senior Recreation Center

The pool at a senior recreation center in Louisville, CO was in need of resurfacing.

Location

Louisville, CO

Summary

Installation of a textured pool deck resurfacing system for a high-traffic city recreation center, delivering a durable and slip-resistant surface within a highly compressed timeline.

Challenge

A recreation and senior center in one of the busiest community facilities in the city, serving residents year-round, except for a single week at the end of summer when it closes. DCPS was tasked with completing a pool deck resurfacing project that would normally require two to three weeks of work in just seven days. The added challenge was coordinating with the city’s maintenance crew, who were simultaneously draining and cleaning the pool interior. Any delays would impact the reopening of the facility, making timing and efficiency critical.

Solution

To meet the city’s strict deadline, DCPS collaborated closely with the recreation center’s management and maintenance teams to develop a phased plan. A week before the official closure, our crews worked overnight shifts to remove the existing coating and prepare the concrete surface. By 6 a.m. each morning, the deck was cleaned and cleared so the pool could remain open for daily operations. This pre-planning allowed all surface preparation to be completed ahead of the official shutdown week. With the foundation ready, DCPS brought in additional crew members and extended workdays during the closure, ensuring every step of the resurfacing process was completed on time. The result was a long-lasting, slip-resistant pool deck system that not only improved safety but also enhanced the appearance of the city’s recreation hub.

The resurfacing process began with mechanically grinding off the old coating down to clean concrete, creating a sound surface for new materials to bond. Cracks and spalled areas were repaired using semi-rigid epoxy patch gel, while elevation and slope issues near the locker room entrance were corrected with a cementitious repair mortar. Between the pool coping and drains, DCPS installed a polymer-modified cement system to adjust elevations and eliminate trip hazards.

Next, the team applied an epoxy primer followed by two coats of polymer-modified cement to establish a strong, uniform base. A polymer-modified cementitious coating was then spray-applied to create a durable, slip-resistant texture across the deck. To finish, two solid-color acrylic topcoats were applied for long-term protection, and a urethane joint sealant was installed between the pool deck, coping, and building perimeter to ensure a watertight seal.

By combining strategic scheduling, efficient teamwork, and high-performance materials, DCPS delivered a safe, attractive, and resilient pool deck—on time and within the city’s narrow annual closure window.