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Memory Square Pool | Louisville, CO

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Project Outline

Initially constructed in 1990 as an addition to the local recreation and senior center, the Memory Square Park Pool was modernized to support an expanding user base. Following years of maintenance on a temporary PVC liner, the City of Louisville transitioned the facility back to a permanent, cement-based plaster finish.

  • Renovation Goals: 

    The project aimed to modernize the 25-year-old facility by replacing a patchy PVC membrane with a permanent white plaster finish and high-visibility racing lanes.
  • Services Selected: 

    Crews performed a complete pool restoration involving the removal of the old liner, hydro-blasting the substrate for superior adhesion, and hand-troweling a fresh plaster interior.
  • Background: 

    Originally built in 1990 as a municipal addition for area seniors and athletes, the pool required a durable upgrade to accommodate a growing community of users.
An empty outdoor swimming pool with a dry, light blue basin. Nearby are a yellow slide and a small building under a clear sky, conveying an off-season feel.
An empty outdoor swimming pool with a dry, light blue basin. Nearby are a yellow slide and a small building under a clear sky, conveying an off-season feel.
Person uses a shovel to peel back damaged pool liner, revealing blue tiles beneath. The scene conveys renovation and repair work in progress.
Person uses a shovel to peel back damaged pool liner, revealing blue tiles beneath. The scene conveys renovation and repair work in progress.
A worker applies a white plaster finish inside a swimming pool using a spray gun. Blue mosaic tiles are visible on the wall, creating a smooth, fresh look.
A worker applies a white plaster finish inside a swimming pool using a spray gun. Blue mosaic tiles are visible on the wall, creating a smooth, fresh look.

Project Specifications:

  • Location: 

    Louisville, Colorado

  • Scale: 

    6,390 Interior Square Feet

  • Delivery: 

    Completely renovating the L-shaped pool by removing a failed PVC membrane and returning the surface to a traditional plaster finish

  • Equipment or Materials Utilized: 

    Ultra-high-pressure hydro-blasting, dark blue frost-proof tile, and hand-troweled white plaster

  • Area Type: 

    Municipal Park and Senior Center Pool

  • Timeline: 

    Completed following a 2016 voter-approved ballot measure
Port Memory Pool, Lousiville CO. Clear outdoor pool with blue lane markings, surrounded by trees and lounge chairs under blue umbrellas, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Port Memory Pool, Lousiville CO. Clear outdoor pool with blue lane markings, surrounded by trees and lounge chairs under blue umbrellas, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.

Challenges Solved

  • Worn Membrane System:  The existing PVC liner had reached the end of its lifespan, showing significant wear and requiring numerous large patches to maintain watertight integrity.
  • Poor Lane Visibility:  Heavily worn racing lanes on the old liner had become difficult for competitive swimmers to see; our team replaced these with bold, oversized dark blue tiling.
  • Substrate Preparation:  Removing the liner exposed the original 1990s plaster and debris, which required a specialized mechanical process to prepare for a new bond.
  • Infrastructure Obsolescence:  As part of the surface overhaul, the team also refreshed the tile beds and replaced outdated skimmers to ensure modern circulation.

Special Considerations

  • Hydro-Blasting for Adhesion:  Our team utilized hydro-blasting to strip the original plaster surface to a rough substrate. This process produces the necessary mechanical bond to ensure the new plaster adheres permanently to the pool shell.
  • Custom Racing Layout:  At the City's request, new racing lanes were installed at a 12-inch width—double the standard 6-inch width—providing a bold visual presence for competitive events.
  • Aesthetic Modernization:  The transition from a patched liner to a hand-troweled, crisp white plaster finish completely transformed the "eyesore" into a clean, modern facility.
  • Precision Tile Work:  All waterline and racing tiles were removed, and the tile beds were brown-coated to create a perfectly level surface for the new dark blue frost-proof tiling.

From Our Team

“After several years maintaining their PVC membrane, the City of Louisville decided it was time to return to a more permanent and aesthetically pleasing pool interior, plaster.”

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