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school playground markings….
Hi guys and gals,
got to quote on some vinyl work at a local school, all nice and easy but, they’ve also asked me about their playground… all the white markings need re-doing, they know a firm that can do this but they also want some other ‘games’ like noughts and crosses, hopscotch etc pained on which the other firm won’t do.
I’m pretty certain i can do that without making a complete pigs ear of it but… what would be recommended to mark with? I had considered making templates and then spraying the lines down but, i’m unsure as to the longevity of that,
i’m looking for ideas and / advice please.
thanks,
Hugh -
7 Replies
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Just recently seen this advertised mate. This ones reflective but I don’t know if they do other types……
http://www.williamsmith.co.uk/index.cfm … StartRow=1
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Did similar job last year, used line paint (from Arco but I’m sure other companies do it) and made some stencils.
http://www.arco.co.uk/products/5717702/55824/Arco Line Marker Spray Paint
Gave them the option of the tape which should have been harder wearing but happy to try the paint. Told them it would wear off eventually but it still looks good nearly 12 months later. Surface needs to be dry so weather this time of year may be an issue.
It took a bit of practice to get it even and I eventually hired the applicator for the straight lines
I’ll see if I can find the photos
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Hugh,
I’ve used some line paint on the estate where I work, bought from here:-
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/index. do a search for ‘line paint’ you should get a choice of 2 makes, Rocal and Kennedy, I used the latter. On the home page, top right, you can search for a local branch.The proper material that the line painters use is a hot rubberised product as used in road markings so if they are unwilling, then spraying is going to be the next best thing but it won’t last as long, that said little feet for a school year are not as abrasive as cars and lorries.
Steve
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Hugh – Ive got loads of mates in the white lining game, one near you and one that I know does lots of playground stuff, why not just sub it out and stick to what you do best 😀
PM me if you want details
John
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Hugh
We use this type of line marking tins for setting out buildings etc in my building firm but I am pretty sure they are not all that long lasting (2 years max and i would say that is optimistic).
I done a quick search and this pages confirms the 2 year thing. I would make sure they know this as they do not come close to the lifespan of the proper rubberised product!
http://www.rocol.com/corp/index.php?opt … 97&lang=en
Just my 2 cents worth, for what its worth!
Ruairi
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thanks for the advice guys, plenty to think about.
cheers,
Hugh -
I’ve done a fair bit of this stuff. Chalkline, Roadline paint’ and it’s easier to do the lettering in compacta if you’re not a signwriter. I’ve marked out massive car parks, and done plenty of "Have a nice day" "please call again" type stuff in numerous restaurant entrances etc. I’ve also maked lots of the post office depots in chalk for decorators to paint in, so it can’t be hard.
This is one of those jobs people assume is difficult and shy away from, I’ve been collected and driven over 150 mile to mark out car parks, and that really is ridiculous.
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