playground painting  can be a great way to add colourful games and markings that stimulate children’s imagination and encourage creative free play. It can also help improve a playground environment by encouraging kids to get active and socialise with friends, as well as improving their physical wellbeing.

Coloring the World of Play: The Importance of Playground Painting

Painting playgrounds and playing surfaces can be done in a variety of ways, including with permanent line marking paints and temporary spray paint. Permanent line marking paints can be applied by hand or with a specialist applicator and offer bright colours that are highly visible. Temporary spray paints can be used in the same way, but offer more flexibility with application and can be washed away after use.

Using paint to create playground markings is a cost effective option, especially for school playgrounds with a tight budget. However, yearly maintenance can be required to keep the markings looking clean and fresh. Thermoplastic markings can be more expensive initially, but they may be a better long-term investment as they require less annual maintenance.

Thermoplastic markings can be customised to incorporate educational content, branding or other themes, which can add to the overall cost. It is important to consider these extra costs when determining the best option for your project. The size of the playing surface and complexity of the designs can also affect the final cost. Other factors to consider include labour costs, material availability and site location.