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The Elms Hotel & Spa | Excelsior Springs, MO

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Project Outline

Mid-America Pool Renovation played a critical role in the massive $20M revival of the historic Elms Hotel & Spa, completed a restoration of aquatic amenities. After decades of “piece-meal” renovations, the facility’s pools and spas required a total overhaul to return them to their former glory while introducing modern high-performance materials.

  • Renovation Goals: The primary objective was to update the aesthetics and structural integrity of two outdoor vessels, an indoor lap pool, and a spa, while maintaining their historic configurations.
  • Services Selected: The resort utilized the INTER-GLASS® Surface System for outdoor vessels to stop structural cracking, alongside New Tile and Hydro-Blasting for comprehensive surface preparation.
  • Background: A landmark for decades and a known retreat for President Truman, the hotel's pool systems had fallen into deep disrepair, featuring leaking recirculation lines and peeling, structurally damaged surfaces.

Project Specifications:

  • Location: Excelsior Springs, Missouri
  • Scale: 7,850 Total Square Feet
  • Delivery: Historic restoration and Complete Pool Renovation including structural crack repair, plumbing replacement, and full resurfacing of multiple indoor and outdoor vessels
  • Equipment or Materials Utilized: INTER-GLASS® polymeric system, Diamond Brite®, glass tile, SCH 80 PVC, salt-generating chlorine systems, and Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Water-Jetting
  • Area Type: Historic Resort Hotel & Spa
  • Timeline: Completed in 2012; awarded a 2012 Preservation Award

Challenges Solved

  • Severe Structural Damage:  Both outdoor vessels suffered from freeze/thaw damage and cracks so severe that one spa wall was freely draining water onto the sidewalk.
  • Failing Infrastructure:  Recirculation lines were broken and leaking, and pool equipment rooms featured a "patch-quilt" of temporary PVC repairs that were completely gutted and replaced.
  • Aesthetic Degradation:  Repeated painting had led to a badly peeling finish, while the outdoor therapy spa's grey concrete was showing through, making it appear constantly dirty.
  • Winter Logistics:  Beginning work in early 2012, the team had to overcome the trying winter temperatures and precipitation to meet the strict completion schedule.
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Special Considerations

  • UHP Hydro-Blasting:  To ensure a sound concrete base, environmentally friendly Hydro-Blasting was used to strip away decades of failing paint and deteriorated concrete.
  • Polymeric Sealing:  INTER-GLASS® was chosen for the outdoor pool to seal structural cracks permanently and avoid the "zebra-effect" where repair materials reflect through traditional cement surfaces.
  • Modernization & Compliance:  All pools were brought up to VGB Compliance and converted to modern salt-generating chlorine sanitation systems.
  • Preservation Aesthetics:  The project successfully integrated new features, such as a large glass-tiled Grotto spa and a new concrete cantilever with a non-skid textured finish, into the historic setting.

From Our Team

“The indoor pool and spa did not have structural issues. Aqua colored waterline tile and like colored Diamond Brite® was the material of choice on the indoor vessels.”

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