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Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrade in London

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At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on needlepunch MUGA surfacing in London, and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer needlepunch MUGA repair services for existing needle punch MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a needlepunch MUGA surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our Needlepunch MUGA surfacing installation that we carried out in London.

Below you can see the specific information on this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.

As always, if you are interested in any of our needlepunch MUGA services we offer throughout London or even nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Soft Surfaces Ltd was approached two years ago with regards to a multi use games area that was constructed in macadam, as the school did not think this was the correct sports surface for their sporting needs which included football, tennis, netball and a general multitude of sports. However they also said that they used this area as their main playground so it was going to be heavily use and therefore we specified and designed within our quotation the MultiSport Synthetic Surfacing which is supplied by Playrite who are based in West Yorkshire and a specialist in manufacturing artificial sports surfaces.

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Here is a video which shows the whole process from the existing tarmac playground, installation of the preformed shockpad, installation of the Playrite Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing product aka MultiSport Synthetic Surfacing which included the sand infill and cut in sports line marking :

The Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrade in London above video was carried out within the schools budget and delivered on time and they now have a strong, durable synthetic turf multi use games area that is ideal for the sports they wish to play. School MUGA all-weather pitches are great if you don’t have lots of space but you want to provide a range of sports for pupils.

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If you would like to know more information on the costs, prices and specifications of this product then please do not hesitate to fill in the contact form and we will gladly send you all the relevant information you require. The Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing is great value for money and comes with the least maintenance out of the astroturf products because the surfacing is a woven and knitted synthetic grass that helps to keep the sand infill encapsulated more. For further information on this product please visit Needlepunch Surfacing where it details the surfacing specification and all of its merits as a surfacing option for upgrading your existing MUGA facility.

Benefits of Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing in London

Having a needlepunch MUGA installed in the London area has many benefits, these include the following:

Low Maintenance

Needlepunch MUGA surfacing are a virtually maintenance free surface that only require an occasional sweep and brush clean. If you compare this to a synthetic turf which require a bit more maintenance it is easily understood the reasons why you would opt for a needlepunch MUGA surface, however both of these are minimal when compared to the maintenance required for a grass pitch.

All Weather Surface

Needlepunch MUGA surfaces can be used all year round, this is great for schools and outdoor exercise activities because you will still be able to carry out your exercise even with a wet surface. The main benefit of a needlepunch MUGA when compared to a grass pitch is that grass pitches can be waterlogged which can lead to games being called off and postponed.

Multi Sports Usage

Not only do MUGA’s save space but it also saves a lot of money because you are getting multiple sports court laid on top of one another. This makes a MUGA pitch a very affordable proposition for amateur sports clubs, as a number of different of clubs can split the cost of the installation between then, this would massively reduce the cost.

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At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience carrying out needlepunch MUGA surfacing upgrades in London, as well as operating nationwide.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your London needlepunch MUGA surfacing upgrade looks exactly how you want it.

Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new needlepunch MUGA surfacing a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Surrounding London Areas we Carry Out Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install needlepunch MUGA surfacing throughout the London area, including the following areas:

  • Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades in St Albans
  • Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades in Amersham
  • Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades in Brockenhurst
  • Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades in Caversham
  • Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades in Chichester

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If you would like Needlepunch MUGA Surfacing Upgrades carried out in London, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

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MUGA Pitch Designs for Primary School

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MUGA (Multi Use Games Areas) pitches are a modern solution to the current problem of this generation. Inactivity. MUGAs offer a chance for kids to take part in a wide variety of sports whilst the school can be relaxed knowing that their money isn’t being wasted on facilities never to be used. See this post which explains more about children’s inactivity and health.

This blog will talk more about MUGA pitch designs and the benefits these facilities have for primary schools and their pupils.

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Children in primary school are quite the energetic lot. Wanting to constantly be entertained and taking part in games, it can sometimes be quite the chore to get them entertained and occupied with an activity. In addition, kids at this age love variety and will want to take part in as many sports as possible to keep themselves busy and not bored.

MUGA pitches are a great way to counter this issue. Firstly, there are different types of flooring that we could install, and this allows you to cater for a specific group. A range of primary school MUGA surfacing options are available and we can provide more details on these.

Impact-absorbing shockpads may be installed underneath the court to minimize any injuries occurring if someone falls over on it. The surface feels incredibly soft and comfortable which creates a safer atmosphere for the kids, whilst not affecting any ball performance or sports. However, tarmacadam might be another surface you might want to consider.

Relatively cheaper to install, many schools like to go with this option as if you are creating a big MUGA pitch/court then it would be the most ideal for covering if finance is your biggest issue. The key thing to keep in mind is that all surfaces allow for line markings to be drawn on them, meaning the court can have multiple court linings done for different sports.

Multipurpose Sports Facilities

A lot of people tend to forget about multipurpose sports facilities and think that they are an ineffective method of dealing with encouraging children to do more sports. But, it seems to be the opposite. These types of facilities are great at promoting sport and funnily enough, promote more sports and get people more active. We can also supply sports court fencing to help protect the area.

A great point to remember is that these facilities can often save you a lot more time and money than installing a different area for each sport. They can also be a huge waste of money and time if the linked sport isn’t popular and you have wasted a large amount of space. Multipurpose sports facilities avoid this problem as all the different sports can be performed on one singular pitch/equipment without any fear of wasting money/time.

Over recent years, multipurpose equipment has become even more popular for schools and other organisations. Ofsted believes that these types of facilities are brilliant due to how they promote a healthier lifestyle and that they cater to all different sports instead of focusing on just one. It allows children who have different interests in sports to feel catered towards and more accepted.

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School MUGA Pitch Dimensions

Sometimes, planning out your MUGA pitch can be a bit of a nightmare since you may not know how big it should be. Well, no need to fear. With over 20 years of experience in the industry and the job, we can help you create the perfect pitch. The average school MUGA pitch dimensions for primary school children is around 26m x 16m but of course, you can alter this if you wish. View this page from Sapca to learn more about the dimensions for different sports you may want to play.

416m2 of area is plenty enough for primary school children due to their athletic abilities not being fully developed. This means that giving them a full-size football pitch or basketball court could be too much for kids at this age. So, by giving them a smaller area but keeping it big enough to be challenging, children will often find themselves taking part a lot more often and fully engaging with it.

Multi Use Games Areas for Schools

Requirements set by the National Curriculum and Ofsted have changed the way schools promote a healthier lifestyle and what kind of facilities they offer. Definitions of certain active events like running, jumping, balancing, dancing etc. have been more clearly defined and reports from Ofsted have revealed what are the most lacklustre parts of the sporting facilities schools have to offer.

All this new information has led to stronger developments and therefore, a lot of schools are focusing on MUGA pitches/courts for this reason. They perfectly meet the needs of both organisations whilst being entertaining and useful for students to use. In addition to this, many Multi Use Games Areas can be customised to meet the schools standard and reflect certain points.

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Different surfaces are available when it comes to multi use games areas for schools, with the most common choices being:

  • Tarmacadam – Most popular amongst schools for being the cheapest to install. See more details here.
  • Multisport Synthetic Turf – A soft outdoor carpet available in a range of colours which is very well-suited to primary age children.
  • 2G and 3G Pitches – More realistic than the other floorings, many high schools and leisure centres like to invest in these types of surfaces.

Line markings can also be added to your MUGA courts/pitches to illustrate the outlines of certain sports pitches so when using the facility, the children know which lines to use for which sport.

Different coloured lines can be selected to make certain courts stand out from each other, so children don’t have problems distinguishing them from each other.

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If you’d like to find out more about MUGA pitch designs for primary school facilities, get in touch with our team today. We’d be happy to discuss different specifications with you and offer a price for any work you need.

School All Weather MUGA Pitches

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A lot of schools often have numerous pitches designated to different sports. This can take up a lot of room as well as being costly. A better solution to this issue is installing a Multi Use Games Area (or more commonly known as a MUGA) pitch.

Today’s blog will cover how school all-weather MUGA pitches are a much more viable option than installing multiple surfaces. The fact that these are weather resistant allows your students to get more playtime outside without the weather interfering with the quality of the surface.

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Multi Use Sports Pitch Designs

MUGA pitches are incredibly popular amongst schools for how they allow multiple sports to be played on them without requiring multiple pitches to be installed. They can be a cheap and more efficient way of allowing your pupils/members to take part in multiple activities. If you’re interested though, you will first have to pick a design. The most common multi use sports pitch designs include:

  • Tarmacadam – Popular in schools as it is relatively cheap to install, and a wide range of sports may be played on tarmac including Tennis, Netball and Basketball.
  • Polymeric – A rubberised hardcourt sport surface. We can apply anti-slip colour coatings to create additional grip and improve the overall look and playing qualities.
  • 3G – Perfect for sports like football and rugby with its shockpad installation and resilient surface.
  • 2G – Brilliant for sports like hockey as it allows for less friction on the ball and helps with its movement of it.
  • Needlepunch – Great for nurseries and primary schools with its softness and it still allows for multisport activities to take place on it.

Each of these different designs comes with unique benefits that can help your school/club appeal to its demographic. Make sure you check out each all-weather material in more detail to get more information about them.

Best Winter Sport Surfaces

Winter can be a hindrance to activities as the weather can ruin the surface and make it too dangerous to play any sports on. However, certain surfaces can handle the weather/season a lot better than other ones can. If you are planning on playing a lot of sports during the colder months, it’s important to know what the best winter sport surfaces are.

Synthetic grass is a good example. Unlike natural grass, the artificial carpet won’t become muddy and waterlogged during wet weather. Providing you apply the appropriate maintenance, these surfaces can withstand the cold and miserable winter months. View this post to find out more about the differences between real and fake grass.

Tarmacadam is another great surface to consider as winter approaches. Make sure that regular maintenance is performed on the surface by checking regularly for any wear and tear. Doing this will make sure that the court stays up to maximum performance and will avoid the winter doing any more damage. Tarmacadam can withstand this season quite well and will still allow activities to take place on top of it. Check out our range of sport surfaces here to see the different ones we offer.

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All Weather MUGA Sports Facilities

The all-weather MUGA sports facilities offer brilliant durability throughout the year. The list below shows how our surfaces handle different conditions without struggling:

  • Heat – Surfaces like synthetic grass don’t need water and therefore can survive the extreme heat without de-colouring or dying. With other surfaces, our paint is UV-resistant which means that the sun and heat won’t affect the colour of the material.
  • Rain – Too much rain can lead to grass pitches becoming flooded and muddy. However, all the surfaces are porous, which allows the rain to fall right through the surface and be drained properly. Puddles and soggy areas can’t be formed, and the surface can keep dry.
  • Ice – Incredibly dangerous, it can lead to many injuries occurring. These surfaces allow for de-icing products to be used meaning that ice won’t have a chance to form fully and become hazardous.

Weather is usually not an issue for these surfaces and they will still work at their optimum if they are maintained well and kept in great condition. School all-weather MUGA pitches are a great way to keep sport activities flowing without any disruption occurring. Children can also learn teamwork with MUGA pitches as they can play a range of sports.

Multi Use Games Areas for Schools

MUGA courts are a great solution for schools as they can be a cheap alternative to installing separate courts for all the different activities. They allow for a wide variety of sports to be played with no issue and don’t single out specific sports. Schools should see this as a viable option for their sports programmes as they can teach more sporting activities.

Check out our post on why schools choose artificial grass to learn more about the benefits and why these surface types work for school environments.

Below you can see a video showing our team installing a multi use games area in London:

Installing a Multi Use Games Area in your school with our team is easy peasy! With over 20 years of experience, Soft Surfaces Ltd can help you through any problems/questions you may have with any part of the process (ranging from the planning stage to the maintenance stage).

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Message us today to get some of the best quotes and answers in the industry! No matter how big or small the job is, we’ll make sure that the job gets completed to the best of our ability, resulting in high quality and high satisfaction.

MUGA Construction Specifications and Costs

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We can provide information on a range of MUGA construction specifications and costs to suit every project. Multi-use games areas are versatile facilities that enable you to play a number of different sports, but with the need for only one surface or court. These surfaces are great for organisations such as schools or colleges where it is important to have a range of sports available, but you may not have a great deal of space to install individual facilities for each sport. Different designs can be installed to offer a range of performance qualities for every activity you want to play.

Please contact our team today if you are interested in the prices for building a MUGA facility at your school or club. We have a range of different options available so feel free to let us know exactly what you need. Just fill in your details using the contact box on this page and we’ll respond as soon as possible with some more information.

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Specifications For MUGA Construction

MUGA construction can come in a multitude of different specifications and dimensions to suit your organisation, every facility is built to meet the required accreditations of the relevant governing bodies including the FA and SAPCA, here are a few examples we can offer:

  • Polymeric Surfacing – This is made from a rubberised material which is great for sports like tennis and basketball as it has good ball bounce and slips resistance qualities to ensure good performance and safety characteristics. Polymeric surfacing is ideal for schools as its porosity means water drains through it which prevents flooding and allows the facility to be used in all weather conditions.
  • Macadam – This is a very popular MUGA material because it is durable and hard-wearing, an ideal surface for netball. Macadam MUGAs also have a porous surface to allow for good water drainage. A coating of coloured anti-slip paint can be applied to a tarmac court in order to create a bright design and enhance the playing qualities.
  • Artificial Grass – 2G and 3G turf surfaces are great for playing activities like football and hockey, these synthetic grass facilities can be constructed to a range of specifications including sand filled surfaces and all-weather pitches.
  • Multisport Synthetic Turf – An extremely versatile sports surface that can be used for almost any type of activity. The durable fibre bonded carpet is suitable for use with football, basketball, tennis, netball and other games and activities. With this specification, the design features curly yarn fibres as well as a sand infill to create a strong and sturdy playing surface.

Equipment and Extras For MUGAs

As an experienced sport surfacing contractor, we can install a range of extra equipment as well as provide you with services to help you get the most out of your multi-use games area. These can also be included within the MUGA construction specifications and costs when designing the project. Some of the additional products we can supply include:

  • Fencing – Rebound and ball stop fencing to add security and prevent a loss of balls or other equipment, this can be tailored to suit the specification of each individual facility.
  • Floodlighting – This enables you to use your artificial sport surface during non-daylight hours and at all times of the year, potentially increasing revenue for your organisation.
  • Paint Coatings – We can apply a number of different sports surface coatings including acrylic anti-slip paint, polyurethane colour coats and game line-markings.

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Costs of MUGA Construction

The prices and costs involved with installing a multi-use games area can vary greatly depending on many variables. These could include the dimensions of the facility you’re looking for, the specification of the surfacing, the location of your organisation and a number of other factors. For more details on MUGA construction specifications and costs, please fill in our contact form and we will get back to you with a quote for your sports surfacing project. We can also help you with finance through funding grants for sports surfaces and play area facilities, visit the funding grants website to search for grants which you may be eligible for.

Take a look at this case study video which shows the whole process of building a polymeric court in Manchester. The work included full groundworks preparation and laying a macadam base to create a strong and stable foundation. Our team then installed the polymeric rubber surface, and finally, a coloured anti-slip coating was applied along with multi-sport line-markings. This project also included specialist weldmesh fencing around the perimeter of the area.

If you require any further information on MUGA construction specifications and costs, or to see examples of our previous work, please visit http://softsurfaces.co.uk/. You can find case studies of some of our completed projects including full-sized football pitches and wetpour playground surfaces.

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If you’d like to see some pictures of multi-use games area construction, please go to the Soft Surfaces Pinterest page where you can look at examples of our previous sport surfacing work.

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3 Reasons to Build Dual Use MUGA Ball Court

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Multi or dual-use games areas are a popular sports facility for schools, colleges, sports clubs, and leisure centres in the UK. These versatile sports areas can be especially line marked so a number of different sports including football, netball, and tennis can be played on them. This makes them perfect for adding variety to the sports facility at your organisation.

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Why Install a Dual Use MUGA Ball Court?

Outdoor multi use games areas can be constructed in a number of different types of surfacing including porous macadam, artificial grass and polymeric rubber, each different surface can be installed to suit individual projects and specifications to give you the best facility possible. There are a number of reasons why installing a multi-use sports area would be a great idea.

1. MUGAs Save Space

Having a single sports surface with the capacity to house a number of sports through a range of different coloured sport line markings is a fantastic way of saving space if you haven’t got a lot of land and can’t build a separate area for each sport. School all-weather MUGAs are perfect for this if you want to provide a range of sports that children can play.

2. Lower Maintenance Costs

One of the beauties of having only one surface to play a multitude of sports on is that there is only one surface to clean and maintain. This cuts down on the physical labour of having to maintain different courts. It therefore lowers the costs of potential repairs or resurfacing jobs. These may need carrying out if the surface becomes damaged or worn out.

3. Encourage Variety

If a school or sports club does not have the space to build separate facilities for individual sports, a dual-use ball court area is a great alternative. This is a simple way of getting kids into playing a variety of different sports all in one place.

For example with a multi use games area children could participate in sports such as:

  • Netball
  • Hockey
  • Football
  • Tag rugby
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

The sports would all be available in one place meaning there is no need to install a separate court for each one. You also won’t have to choose just one or two sports to play.

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Dual Use Sport Surface Installers

Soft Surfaces Ltd are industry leaders in the installation of MUGAs and ball courts. We can tailor your project to the individual specifications and requirements of your organisation. Our experienced staff will be on hand to assist you with every stage of your sports pitch surfacing project. From quote to completion, we aim to give you the best service and a top quality and professional end result.

If you would like any further information about dual use MUGA ball courts or any of our other products or services, please visit http://softsurfaces.co.uk/ and if you would like to submit an enquiry please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you with further details regarding quotes and pricing.

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What Is a MUGA?

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MUGA is an acronym for Multi Use Games Area, there are a wide range of different surface finishes and a variety of different sports and games that can be played.

Having the ability to play multiple sports in just one area comes with a great advantage foe schools and sports clubs so they can use each area to its full potential.

Although we are often asked the question ‘what is a MUGA?’, it is very difficult to answer this without finding more detail on the sports requirements. At Soft Surfaces, we pride ourselves on providing professional advice on the type of surface that would best suit your sports facility.

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MUGA Explained

Please see a video below which explains what a MUGA is and how they are used in the UK to accommodate many different sports.

Please see transcript below:

00:00 Hi, guys. It’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here, and today I’m going to be talking about what is a multi-use games area.

00:05 A multi-use games area, otherwise known as a MUGA, is a multipurpose facility designed to incorporate sports such as tennis, netball, basketball, football, and many other sports all into one actual surface itself. It enables people to essentially play all of those sports at different times, or at the same time on one actual facility.

00:22 Great thing with multi-use games areas is that they’re available in various different surface types, including polymeric, tarmacadam and artificial grass. And these different surface types categorize into different types of MUGAs, so there’s a type one, a type two, etc, and we can really explain that in more detail in a whole other video.

00:38 On top of that, you can actually have specifications with completely different colors and schemes, you can have your logo applied to the multi-use games area, and have completely different colors for different sports, if that’s what you’re willing to do. They’re completely customisable and available in lots of bespoke options for your needs.

00:52 We have lots of experience, over 20 years, in fact, of installing these facilities, so we feel like we have the knowledge, the know-how of how to advise you into having the correct facility for what your needs are. If you need to know anything more about multi-use games areas or what we do, please just contact us at http://softsurfaces.co.uk.

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Multi use games area with synthetic turf
Here are some of the MUGA surface finishes that are possible:

  • Tarmacadam- is a hard tarmac surface ideal for basketball/netball, football (5 a-side), tennis or hockey where a ball has to be able to bounce or role on a flat surface.
  • 2G – Is a compacted plastic pile filled with just sand. It provides a smooth flat surface for sports like hockey and football.
  • 3G – This is an hardwearing artificial grass that can have sand and rubber infill. These pitches are more useful for football and rugby. They can have shock absorbing properties to slide, fall and tackle on.
  • Polymeric – Is a 10mm layer of rubber granules with an EPDM structural spray coat to provide anti-slip capabilities. This is laid over tarmac to give a hard rubber surface which is great for tennis, basketball and netball.

Each surface has different capabilities to provide a different finish for each designated sport or game.

For more information on MUGA’s for schools, colleges, sports clubs, leisure centres etc. please get in touch today and we can provide more information on the different type of surfaces.

Macadam MUGA Painting in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on Macadam MUGA’s in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can also offer Macadam MUGA repairs services for existing polymeric MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a Macadam MUGA surfacing that needs either rejuvenating or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our Macadam MUGA painting installations that we carried out in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Below you can see the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.

As always, if you are interested in any of our Macadam MUGA painting services that we offer throughout Cheltenham or the entire Gloucestershire area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Macadam MUGA Painting in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

What was the specification? : Anti Slip Colour Coating to Existing MUGA

What colours were used? : Blue colour coating with white and yellow line markings

What was the size of the job? : 680m²

How long did the job take? : 4 Days on Site

What sub base was used? : Open Textured Macadam

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Anti Slip Colour Coating

The video below shows the application of anti slip colour coating paint onto a porous macadam sports surface for a multi use games area in Cheltenham.

Please see video transcript below:
(00:02) Hi, you guys. It’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here. On this video I’m going to be showing you a cleaning and colour coating at a school MUGA court in Cheltenham. Basically the existing sports surface, you can see it’s very built up with moss and algae, and it’s very worn out.
We then completely cleaned the macadam surface, ready for the painting to be applied. As you can see, that’s being applied there, with the after shot there. Here’s the completed anti-slip painting itself.
You can see this is used for multiple sports, and they’re able to be playing football, tennis, basketball, all these other sports, on this actual service itself, which is fantastic. (00:30) From doing lots of work in the Gloucestershire area over the years, we actually rank in Google for these key words: sports court cleaning in Cheltenham, paint my tennis court Gloucestershire, Cheltenham sports facility specialists, line marking and painting tennis surfacing, multi-use games area Gloucestershire, and lots more than that.
If you are interested in having a service like this provided, please find our website in the description of this video.
We do work nationwide, so we’re more than happy to provide you with the prices and specifications of the job you’re looking for based on your location. Thanks a lot for watching, guys. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Macadam MUGA Painting in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Having a Macadam MUGA Painting Surface installed in the Cheltenham, Gloucestershire area has many benefits, these include the following:

Low Maintenance

Macadam MUGA surfacing are a virtually maintenance free surface and only need the occasional sweep and litter removal. Synthetic turf surfacing requires a lot more maintenance, but these are still only a fraction of the maintenance compared to a grass pitch.

Multi Sports Usage

MUGA’s can be used to host multiple sports, all on the same surface. Not only does this save money, but it’s perfect for clubs, such as those in inner city areas, that are short on space. This means that a MUGA pitch becomes a very affordable proposition for amateur sports clubs, as a number of different clubs can share the costs of the installation between them, and this massively reduces the cost.

All Weather Surface

Macadam MUGA surfaces can be used all year round, this is great for schools because teachers are still able to carry out P.E. lessons in the winter months without worrying massively about the children’s injuries.

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At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years experience installing Macadam MUGA Paintings in Cheltenham, as well as across Gloucestershire.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure Cheltenham Macadam MUGA paintings surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Additionally, our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new Macadam MUGA Painting surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Other Gloucestershire Areas we Install Macadam MUGA Painting

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Macadam MUGA Painting surfacing throughout the Gloucestershire area, including the following areas:

  • Macadam MUGA Painting Installation in Filton
  • Macadam MUGA Painting Installation in Stroud
  • Macadam MUGA Painting Installation in Yate
  • Macadam MUGA Painting Installation in Tewkesbury
  • Macadam MUGA Painting Installation in Kingswood

and any other surrounding areas.

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Interested in finding out more about anti slip painting and the various colours available? We can offer details on costs, designs and specifications to meet your individual needs and requirements. Please contact us now for a quote and more details on the maintenance process.

Sports Fencing

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Sports Fencing

MUGA Fencing

MUGA fencing…

Twin Bar Rebound Weldmesh Ball Stop MUGA Fencing

Lots of modern sports surface facilities have installed sports fencing, to help create a secure sports facility. These modern MUGA Multi Use Games Area facilities often have a standard Twin Bar Weldmesh Fence installed. This fencing, which is a 3.0m high x 2.50m wide has a sandwich twin bar panel which compiles of 6.0mm vertical wires which is trapped or sandwiched by 8mm horizontal wires.

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However, this ballstop fencing system can also be manufactured, specified and designed to suit most areas. 4.0m & 5.0m high fencing can be achieved and fencing can also have super rebound panels installed along the bottom 1.2m, to strengthen the area of fence where it comes under more stress from ball damage. Single and double leaf gates can be installed into most fencing systems, along with recessed goals. These systems will not alter the structural strength of the system.

Twin Bar Panel Ball Court Fences

MUGA Twin Bar Panel fencing is an attractive option for any sporting project which requires a high quality perimeter fence. A standard specification for this Twin bar would be a 3.0m high fence to the Multi Use Games Area perimeter, consisting of a 3.0m high x 2.50 wide standard Twin Bar Panel, in a single lift on RHS posts using clamp bars and anti tamper fasteners. Standard Twin Bar panels comprise of 6mm vertical wires sandwiched by twin 8mm horizontals to form a 200x50mm mesh to the complete height of the panel.

Soft Surfaces are a contractor who can provide you with a quotation, design and installation of this quality sports surfacing fence. Double leaf and Single leaf gates can also be installed into the Twin Bar Panel MUGA fence, along with football goal recesses which makes for a perfect Multi Use Games Area fencing solution. You can upgrade and replace existing ball court fences, whilst keeping the same specification and structural strength.

Roll Form Welded Mesh Fences for Multi Use Games Areas

Roll Form welded Multi Use Games Area Fencing, is a popular fencing system that is perfect for MUGA’S and Ball Courts, comes in various specifications and is very strong due to its steel construction.

Laid around the perimeter of the MUGA, the design of the fence affects the cost of the proposed system. You can have the fence in a number of different heights and the system can be made reinforced or stronger across the bottom to protect against ball damage.

Roll Form Welded Mesh Fencing is also known as Ball Stop fencing. There are a number of contractors and installers who can install, upgrade and replace existing Roll Form Welded Mesh Fencing when it has been damaged during play or vandalism.

A typical specification for this product is a 3.0m high fence, laid around the Multi Use Games Area, consisting of a double lift of 50x50x3.50 / 3.0mm galvanised and plastic coated green roll form welded mesh secured to high tension line wires with steel clips.

The fencing is put into concrete posts in 3.0m centres. You can have Roll Form Welded Fencing on MUGA’s which include sports such as Basketball, Netball and Tennis. The fencing can be completed with goal recesses and basketball hoops.

Single and double leaf gates can be added, along with timber kickboards to the bottom of the fence to allow for a true rebound of certain sport balls, such as hockey.

Soft Surfaces Ltd is a sports contractor who specialise in these types of systems. Budget / funding advice, costing information and quotations can all be catered for, along with the full construction of the fencing. Please visit our website or call us on 01625 445760

Macadam Muga Painting in Taunton, Somerset

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At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on Macadam MUGA surfacing in Taunton, Somerset and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer Macadam MUGA repair services for existing Macadam MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a Macadam MUGA surfacing that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to get in touch with us today.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our Macadam MUGA installations that we carried out in Taunton, Somerset.

Below you can see the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.

As always if you are interested in any of our Macadam MUGA services we offer throughout Taunton, or the entire Somerset area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Macadam MUGA Surfacing in Taunton, Somerset Case Study

What was the specification? : Clean, acrylic anti slip paint and linemarkings.
What colours were used? : Red and blue with different coloured sports linemarkings.
What was the size of the job? : 2870m².
How long did the job take? : One week on site.
What sub base was used? : Open textured macadam sub base.

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Further Details

It is recommended to get your court repainted every 2-3 years depending on usage and maintenance. We would also recommend an annual clean to help prevent dirt from contaminating the surface. Have a look at one of our maintenance services below where we take an old used court and transform it to look and play much better.

Anti Slip Colour Coating

The video below shows the process of anti slip colour coating onto an open textured macadam sports court. Painting can be done in various colours to suit individual needs and requirements.

Please see video transcript below:

00:03 Hiya guys, it’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here, and in this video we’re going to be showing you a macadam MUGA painting at school in Taunton. So as you can see before, the court was very worn out, it really did need a respray and a repainting.

So what we then did is obviously we painted the macadam in their color of choice, it’s available in many different colors depending on the specification, and now finally the multi games area is completely renovated, rejuvenated with that new paint, it looks really, really great.

And here’s actually a reference from the estate manager himself. They said, “From my point of view the works were carried out quickly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the school activities. This site was kept clean and tidy throughout the works and left in immaculate condition.”

Whilst we do work nationwide, we’ve actually carried out a lot of work in the Somerset area, and as a result of this we’re ranking Google for these keywords: sports surface cleaning & painting UK, Taunton multi use games area specialists, Somerset sports facility services, UK tennis court cleaning company, best sports pitch repair Somerset, and even more than that.

So if you’d like to know more about the prices and specifications of our products or you’re ready to inquire, just find our website in the description of this video. Thanks for watching guys and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience carrying out Macadam MUGA paintings in Taunton, as well as across Somerset in general.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Taunton Macadam MUGA Paintings look brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Additionally, our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Other Somerset Areas we Carry Out Macadam MUGA Paintings

Here at Soft Surfaces, we’re able to carry out Macadam MUGA Paintings throughout the Somerset area, including the following:

  • Macadam MUGA Paintings in Bath
  • Macadam MUGA Paintings in West-super-Mare
  • Macadam MUGA Paintings in Yeovil
  • Macadam MUGA Paintings in Bridgwater
  • Macadam MUGA Paintings in Frome

and any other surrounding area.

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If you would like Macadam MUGA installed in Taunton, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our case study, and for any more questions, please get in touch today.

Polymeric MUGA in Kennington, London

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At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on polymeric MUGA surfacing in Kennington, London and are also able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer polymeric MUGA repair services for existing polymeric MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a polymeric MUGA surfacing that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to get in touch with us today.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our polymeric MUGA installations that we carried out in Kennington, London.

Below you can see the specific information for this installation, as well as the video transcript describing the job in more detail.

As always if you are interested in any of our polymeric MUGA services we offer throughout Kennington or the entire London area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Polymeric MUGA Surface in Kennington, London Case Study

Polymeric sports surfacing can dramatically improve the look and playability of your MUGA.

Whether refurbishing an old, tired macadam surface or starting from scratch, polymeric rubber is a perfect surface for multiple sports.

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Polymeric Refurbishment for Adidas

The video below shows the process of renovating an old, polymeric sports area with a new polymeric rubber surface in multiple colours with Adidas branding.

Please see video transcript below:

00:05 Hi Guys. It’s Dan from Soft Surfaces again here. And on this video we’re going to be showing you a polymeric surface refurbishment in Kennington, London. The first thing we do here is actually examine the existing surface. So you can see here it’s got the very large cracks in it, it’s very worn down. Really is a need of a refurbishment. It kind of, you know, makes the area look a lot more drab than it needs to. So what we did is we actually get the new polymeric surface and we take it there. So we’re obviously fitting that there, as you can see from the photos. You can see the difference in contrast between the old service and the new.

00:31 And after that’s actually on the structural polymeric spray’s then actually fitted on. So this is actually for Adidas, as you can see from the logo. And here you can see it really transforms the area, make it look a lot brighter, a lot more colourful, a lot more inviting really.

00:43 So Soft Surfaces actually works with polymeric surfaces for a long time. We install them and refurbish them across the country and we have a lot of different jobs in London that we have examples of as well to show you. So the great thing with polymeric is it’s available in different colours, different sizes, and obviously you know, it can be used for different surface types too so basketball, football, etc.

01:00 So here is the completed project now guys. So you know, this looks absolutely brilliant when it’s installed. You can see the contrast from when it was first, from what it first looked like with the cracks. And you know, obviously the worn down finish. It’s got brand new surface now ready to play multiple sports on as it’s a multi-use games area. And obviously the line marking really adds it, brings it all together as well, makes them look absolutely fantastic.

01:18 So yeah, we hope you guys enjoyed this installation. Over the years Soft Surfaces have carried out many jobs in the London area. And as a result of this, we currently ranked in Google for the following key phrases, MUGA Sports Facility, London, Repair My Polymeric Court Kennington, London Basketball Court Installers, Football Pitch Company in London, England, Kennington Sports Surface refurbishment, and much more.

01:42 So if you’re interested in a quote or you’d like to find out more about our products or specifications, please feel free to visit us at www.softsurfaces.co.uk. Thanks a lot for watching guys.

About Kennington

Kennington is a district in south London, England. It is mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth, running along the boundary with the London Borough of Southwark, a boundary which can be discerned from the early medieval period between the Lambeth and St George’s parishes of those boroughs respectively.

Kennington Park, laid out by Victorian architect James Pennethorne, and St Mark’s Churchyard now cover the site of Kennington Common. The Park was originally designated one of the Royal Parks of London.

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Benefits of Polymeric Surfacing in Kennington

Slip Resistant

For any sports pitch, the last thing you would want your players or athletes doing is slipping when practicing. Polymeric surfaces are often installed with a safe and slip-resistant finish that will prevent any unwanted accidents.

All Weather Surface

Polymeric pitches can be used all year round as they are not prone to flooding or getting muddy, the surface will never become hard or start cracking during the warmer months of the year. This allows you to get use out of your surface all year round.

Physical Benefits

Since the pitches are multi-use it is a great investment when deciding to purchase a polymeric surface as you get more out of the money you are using.

Polymeric Surfacing Applications in Kennington

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing polymeric can actually be used for, and the truth is, it’s an extremely versatile flooring type.

To give some examples, here are some applications that polymeric can be used for in this area:

  • Polymeric Basketball Court Kennington
  • Polymeric Race Track Kennington
  • Polymeric Football Court

and many more.

If there is a specific polymeric surface you are interested in having installed in the London area, feel free to contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing polymeric MUGA surfacing in Kennington, as well as the London area.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Kennington polymeric MUGA surface looks brilliant in whatever specification you desire.

Additionally, our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new polymeric MUGA surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something that you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Other London Areas we Install Polymeric MUGA

Here at Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install polymeric MUGA surfacing throughout the London area, including the following areas:

  • Polymeric MUGA Installation in Croydon
  • Polymeric MUGA Installation in Bromley
  • Polymeric MUGA Installation in Barnet
  • Polymeric MUGA Installation in Ealing
  • Polymeric MUGA Installation in Wandsworth

and any other surround areas.

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If you would like polymeric MUGA surfacing installed in Kennington, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer more information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.