How StreetBond150 turns dull school playgrounds into bright, engaging spaces without the cost of full surface replacement, improving activity, behaviour and community relationships.
StreetBond150 puts vibrant colours and interactive games onto dull, grey surfaces, turning ordinary playgrounds into engaging, welcoming spaces that encourage active play.
StreetBond150 in schoolyards
"We first began using StreetBond150 in school playgrounds to bring vibrant colors and interactive games into otherwise dull, grey environments," says Haig Seferian, Principal Landscape Architect at Seferian Design Group.
"While StreetBond is ideally suited for new asphalt and concrete, many schools don't have the budget for full surface replacement. StreetBond150 has been an ideal, cost-effective solution for renewing older asphalt and concrete play areas."
"Revisiting these projects years later is a pleasure. The product still looks great. It withstands heavy use and wear but continues to perform year after year."
Why StreetBond150 works for school playgrounds
Schoolyards have traditionally featured sterile, grey asphalt surfaces, uninspiring to students and often overlooked in tight school budgets. But more and more schools are now embracing decorative pavement coatings like StreetBond150 to revitalize their outdoor environments.
A study on Boston schoolyards revealed measurable benefits from upgraded, colourful surfaces:
- 100% increase in physical activity
- 63% improvement in student behaviour
- 74% stronger relationships with parents and the community
With numbers like these, it's easy to see why cost-effective schoolyard upgrades are gaining traction.
Upgrading school playgrounds on a budget
Schools are actively seeking cost-effective ways to enhance the student experience, particularly in outdoor spaces like playgrounds and recreational areas. With limited budgets and growing safety concerns, administrators aim to maximize existing infrastructure without the expense of full-scale asphalt or concrete replacement. The goal is clear: create engaging, safe, and visually appealing environments with a surface coating that fits the budget.
Stakeholders: Numerous kindergartens across Ontario, Seferian Design Group, local municipalities, parents groups
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Long lasting | Should be long-lasting to reduce any maintenance costs |
| Weather resistant | Needs to deal with large differences in temperature and climate as is common in Southern Ontario |
| Slip resistant | Needs to have a strong grip to prevent slipping in wet or snowy conditions |
| Non-toxic | Needs to be non-toxic, as children will be using it |
| Serious play | Needs to be able to endure frequent and intense usage |
| Chemical resistant | Chemical resistant formulation |
StreetBond150 for vibrant, budget-friendly playgrounds
To meet the need for safer, more inviting outdoor spaces without the cost of full reconstruction, schools are turning to StreetBond150. This pavement coating turns dull asphalt into vibrant, engaging playground surfaces, without the need for full removal or replacement.
StreetBond150 is:
- Durable and UV-stable, maintaining bright colours and surface integrity year after year
- Compatible with existing asphalt, minimizing downtime and construction costs
- A cost-effective playground surface
By using StreetBond150, schools are able to revitalize aging infrastructure while creating safer, more engaging environments that inspire student interaction and creativity.
“Several studies like this show that when you create these fun and captivating outdoor spaces for kids, you reduce violence in the playground and increase important school metrics like focus, comprehension, and engagement.” (Doug Bain, HUB Surface Systems)
