Alphabet Caterpillar A-Z Playground Marking

This A-Z caterpillar playground marking is a great way to encourage students to learn the alphabet without them even realising it. This is the larger of two caterpillar playground markings that we supply, the smaller sibling of this marking is a number caterpillar marking.

With this vibrantly coloured body sections, children can be encouraged to play and use their imagination whilst getting a good grasp of the alphabet and primary colours.

As this marking is quite long it is not ideal for areas where larger markings will not fit. This marking can also be used to get children to queue up before coming back indoors at the end of playtime. There is also a Numerical Caterpillar Version of this marking which could be used to help teach children to count 1-10. See our playground marking section to explore all of our markings.

Key Features Of Our Thermoplastic Playground Markings

• Exceptionally Durable - The base material is adapted from markings used on public roads so it is very hard-wearing.
• Easy to Apply - Requires no artistic or special skill to apply, only a gas burner. Markings are supplied in pre-cut sections.
• Vibrant Colours - Colours are vivid and will not fade or wear through.
• Great Traction - Embedded beads enhance traction reducing slip risks.

Applying our playground markings is very easy. Firstly the area must be cleaned of all loose debris, oil, grease and salts. Once this is done you are ready to get going. If your chosen surface is old tarmac, concrete or block paving then you will need to use our fast-drying primer.

Once you have fully prepped the surface the marking can be set out. Once you are happy with the marking positioning a gas burner can be used to melt the marking to the tarmac surface. For additional traction glass bead can be sprinkled over the surface, this is fused into the marking with the further application of heat.

It is important to ensure that the whole marking is melted fully to the point that it looks like cheese on toast and follows the contours of the substrate beneath. Failure to do this may mean the marking will lift. Once heated the marking cannot be re-heated as it will have oxidised and set.

Thermoplastic On Block Paving

Thermoplastic on block paving is known to be more difficult to apply and has a substantially shorter lifetime than on bituminous surfaces, such as tarmac.

Block paving is not a solid structure. Most of the time, they are put down and sand is added into the grooves, so over time when moisture creeps in as well as moss, movement can be made within 2 blocks, making the material crack and fail.