When C7 Architects were briefed with the redesign of a rundown area of the playground at Challengers in Guildford, they asked Watco for help.
The brief was to turn a previously dark and unused area into a vibrant, interactive musical play area, which would be a safe space for the children to play in, and it was clear that transforming the flooring would be a vital part of this project.
Challengers provides inclusive, fun and safe places where disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends.
C7 Architects turned to local industrial paint manufacturer Watco, based in Godalming, to see if they could assist with the project.
“We spoke with Watco customer service about what we were hoping to achieve and they recommend two products that were appropriate to the site and that would be a relatively easy application,” commented Leanne Forstick from C7 Architects.
“We came away with some samples and the knowledge of what it would entail to repair the site. We met with Chris Budd, Business Development Manager at Watco, who visited the site and gave us more information on quantities and process.”
The area was transformed into a musical play area, which helps children learn through play; colours, music and textured objects all help to develop sense and skills, allowing the children to relax and forget the stresses of the outside world. It was important to have a range of colours which are stimulating for the children and help create an enjoyable and inspiring place for them to play. The area is used by many children, aged 2-12, and undergoes high levels of wear and tear, so it was essential to have long lasting products, that require low maintenance.
After various discussions with the customer service team at Watco, the products supplied were Concrex Rapid, Flowtop and the coloured Anti Slip Traffic Paint which is perfect for playgrounds, plus all the necessary tools and primers for the job.
