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Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City, KS

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Project Outline

Mid-America Pool Renovation completed a resurfacing project at the Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas. After 18 years of operation, the heavy foot traffic of the waterpark had caused significant wear, leading to delamination and surface etching that required an immediate, durable upgrade.

  • Renovation Goals: The primary objective was to eliminate "pop offs" and rough gunite exposures to restore a safe, smooth, and aesthetically pleasing surface for resort guests.
  • Services Selected: The resort chose a Blue Diamond Brite finish to provide a high-performance, cement-based interior that could withstand the unique demands of a high-traffic waterpark.
  • Background: Because the facility receives constant use, the existing plaster had begun to fail over time, necessitating a total stripping of the old surface to ensure the new finish achieved a permanent bond.
Indoor water park under renovation with drained pools, covered slides, and scattered red buckets. Yellow water slide overhead. Calm, empty atmosphere.
Indoor water park under renovation with drained pools, covered slides, and scattered red buckets. Yellow water slide overhead. Calm, empty atmosphere.
Indoor water park with a large pool, illuminated by natural light from arched windows. Bright yellow and blue slides curve overhead, and a basketball hoop is on the left. The atmosphere is playful and inviting.
Indoor water park with a large pool, illuminated by natural light from arched windows. Bright yellow and blue slides curve overhead, and a basketball hoop is on the left. The atmosphere is playful and inviting.
Port Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City. Workers are applying a light-colored substance on a large indoor floor. Two men spread the material while another holds a hose, creating a focused, industrious atmosphere.
Port Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City. Workers are applying a light-colored substance on a large indoor floor. Two men spread the material while another holds a hose, creating a focused, industrious atmosphere.

Project Specifications:

  • Location: Kansas City, Kansas
  • Scale: 3,219 Square Feet
  • Delivery: Complete Pool Renovation, including hydro-blasting removal of existing plaster and Diamond Brite resurfacing
  • Equipment or Materials Utilized: Hydro-blasting equipment and Blue Diamond Brite interior finish
  • Area Type: Indoor Waterpark Activity Pool
  • Timeline: Completed in August 2021 within a specialized five-day facility shutdown
Alt text: An empty swimming pool with rough, gray surfaces and visible wear. Blue tile lines run along the floor. A black hose is on the bottom, conveying a sense of disrepair.
Alt text: An empty swimming pool with rough, gray surfaces and visible wear. Blue tile lines run along the floor. A black hose is on the bottom, conveying a sense of disrepair.
A close-up of a cracked, wet asphalt surface with shallow puddles reflecting a soft, diffused light. The image conveys a sense of calm and stillness.
A close-up of a cracked, wet asphalt surface with shallow puddles reflecting a soft, diffused light. The image conveys a sense of calm and stillness.
Rough, cracked asphalt road surface showing visible texture and irregular wear patterns. The scene suggests neglect and wear over time.
Rough, cracked asphalt road surface showing visible texture and irregular wear patterns. The scene suggests neglect and wear over time.
Empty indoor swimming pool with a dry, gray basin, surrounded by basketball hoops and a water slide. The room is dimly lit, conveying a quiet, unused atmosphere.
Empty indoor swimming pool with a dry, gray basin, surrounded by basketball hoops and a water slide. The room is dimly lit, conveying a quiet, unused atmosphere.

Challenges Solved

  • Strict Operational Window:  The project was restricted to a razor-thin timeline; the resort closed on a Sunday and required a full refill and reopening by Friday afternoon.
  • Surface Delamination:  Several areas of the original plaster had "popped off," exposing the rough gunite pool shell and creating an abrasive environment for swimmers.
  • Material Etching:  The team addressed widespread surface etching, a common degradation issue for cement-based finishes in chemically treated commercial environments.
  • Foundation Stability:  To prepare the shell for its new life, the team utilized professional Hydro-Blasting to clean the gunite and remove all compromised materials.

Special Considerations

  • Aggressive Scheduling:  To meet the public reopening deadline, Mid-America’s technical work had to be completed by Wednesday, leaving only 48 hours for the final curing and filling processes.
  • Hydro-Blasting Prep:  Rather than traditional chipping, Hydro-Blasting was used to strip the surface clean, providing a superior mechanical bond for the Diamond Brite without damaging the underlying gunite.
  • Industrial Durability:  The Blue Diamond Brite material was selected specifically for its ability to hold up against the extreme bather load typical of a major regional destination.
  • Coordinated Maintenance:  The project was synchronized with various other hotel repairs and maintenance tasks, requiring seamless logistical coordination with the resort's management.

From Our Team

“Due to the amount of foot traffic that the pool receives, it usually needs to be resurfaced every five years… To have the pool filled and open for the public on Friday, our work needed to be completed by Wednesday.”

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