Sunday 21 December 2014
Thermoplastic playground markings on poor quality tarmac
Thermoplastic playground markings are usually placed on good quality new tarmac but sometime we have to install on poor quality tarmac. This is not a big problem for first4playgrounds and we can still have great results.The process involves more preparation of the surface . Below is pictures of the process involved
First we brush the loose tarmac away to create a smooth tarmac surface.We then dry it using a gas burner to make sure there is no moisture left on the surface of the tarmac .
All moss and mud is removed from the tarmac with a wire brush, this process can sometimes produce more moisture which is then burnt away with the gas burner .
Finally we use a compound primer on the area where the markings will be placed.Once the primer is dry we lay the Thermoplastic markings onto the tarmac and heat the markings until they have firmly adhered to the tarmac.
For more information on our playground markings visit www.first4playgrounds.co.uk
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Friday 19 December 2014
Playground Markings at St Pauls school in Durham
first4playgrounds have just completed installation of playground markings St Pauls primary School in county Durham.The Head mistress was delighted with the markings and thanked our team warmly .The children will come back after the holidays to a colourful and bright playground.
We were especially pleased with the dance game markings .The dance game challenges the children to copy each others dance moves which is a fun way to develop coordination and physical dexterity.
We were especially pleased with the dance game markings .The dance game challenges the children to copy each others dance moves which is a fun way to develop coordination and physical dexterity.
We also installed a bike track which the children can cycle round , with parking bays , a football pitch , 2 Snakes and ladders games and 2 Hopscotches.
Whilst everyone is winding down for the christmas break we are busy installing playground markings for schools throughout the uk which are a brilliant new year surprise for the School children. Please contact us for your free playground survey and quotation .You can find more information on our website at www.first4playgrounds.co.uk
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| Dance game at St Peters school, Durham |
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| Cycle track parking bays for the children's bikes |
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| Snakes and ladders playground markings game |
Tuesday 9 December 2014
Thermoplastic playground installation process explained.
Many people see the bright colourful playground markings in their School playgrounds and wonder how do we do it. We make all of our playground markings from non toxic Thermoplastic material which are cut into designs .We have many colourful fun and educational playground markings ranging from Maps of the world and uk to Number and alphabet snakes and crocodiles and educational markings such as fractions , compasses , maths mazes, times tables grids We also install Sports court markings such as netball courts, short tennis / football pitches.Below are some pictures and videos showing the installation process.We installed a bike track and activity trail at Woodlawn special school in newcastle .Firstly we draw out where the makings go and then we place the thermoplastic designs ready to be burnt onto the tarmac. Sometime the tarmac needs to be prepped first and if it old tarmac we would prime it first .The material is quite brittle if it is cold and once the markings are placed, we burn them onto the playground surface using a gas burner. We also use glass crystals to sprinkle on top of the markings to create a non slip surface.
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| lines being warmed and bent into shape to make the bike track |
fist4playgrounds have just completed installing playground markings at Bedlington whitley memorial Primary School .We made the nursery playground into a cycle track with Zebra crossing, traffic lights and cycle track which the children can cycle around and practice their bikeability skills and road safety. In the middle of the track we have put a colourful A to Z snake and in the corner of the nursery, a target which is great for the children to practice their throwing and counting skills. In the main area of the school we installed a netball court and compass. Please visit our website to see our newly installed playgrounds markings and see our blogs
Saturday 6 December 2014
first4playgrounds playground markings in Sunderland
first4playgrounds installed playground markings at St John Bosco School in Sunderland.You can see our recent blog on our website .We were very pleased with the markings which included a 3 way Hopscotch, Clock and compass and A to Z snake. We also installed a story telling chair and kidney benches, ideal for story telling at playtimes and at lesson times can be used as an outdoor teaching space.
first4playgrounds have recently installed a cycle track at spire nursery in Chesterly Street . The children can cycle round the track, stopping at the Zebra crossings, traffic lights , petrol station and garage . The playground markings cycle track is a great way to encourage children to develop their road safety awareness and cycle skills. For more information visit our website www.first4playgrounds.co.uk
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