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playground us map

14 years 3 months ago #153970 by naterosenthal
Replied by naterosenthal on topic Re:playground us map
We have great success with BEHR Exterior Porch and Floor paint. You can add a concrete/asphalt primer to the surface before you paint for additional strength. You can also add a no-slip paint additive which will ensure that no child slips and falls on the freshly painted map. Here are a few more US/World Map tips (scroll to map painting): kaboom.org/build_a_playspace/side_projects/Painting

KaBOOM! also provides a Service Learning Curriculum that you can use with your US or World map. Take a look at that here (scroll to US Map): kaboom.org/service_learning
14 years 4 months ago - 13 years 10 months ago #153664 by RNP
Replied by RNP on topic Re:playground us map
FREE HELP WITH YOUR PTO MAP PROJECT. I'm a retired teacher and have been painting playground maps for the past 32 years. I have many good ideas to help you with your map project. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.outdoorlearningmaps.com VETERAN OWNER
18 years 3 months ago #55058 by CrewChief
Replied by CrewChief on topic RE: playground us map
I think the kind of paint you use depends a lot on the type of surface being painted, local weather and seasonal changes, and so on.

Do the instructions offer just the one suggestion or do they base it on the variables mentioned above?

I ask because our playground had the USA map for years but once new blacktop was layed and sealed, the playground committee couldn't get any paint to last very long.

Perhaps a visit to a local paint shop would help?

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18 years 3 months ago #55057 by <Kim Deitzler>
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Our Girl Scouts will be painting one of these on our playground this fall. What type of paint have people used? The directions specify 100% acrylic latex, but I'm nervous using plain old house paint. Any suggestions?
18 years 7 months ago #55056 by <Kim Deitzler>
Replied by <Kim Deitzler> on topic RE: playground us map
As a public service the "Pioneers" -- the retirees from the telecommunications companies -- paint these maps on school playgrounds. We're hoping to contact our local Pioneer group and get one painted soon!

www.telecompioneers.com/shared/content_o...nd_maps_brochure.pdf
18 years 7 months ago #55055 by Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc
Replied by Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc on topic RE: playground us map
We sale the US & World map stencils. You can order by going to: www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/order.htm
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