Havaianas Unisex Slide Classic Metallic Flip-Flop

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Plastic is non-toxic and tasteless. No need to worry about the risk of poisoning when your kids are out there playing. The kids have been using it for a few weeks now with no scratches or visible wear to the paint. We even added this Vinyl Slide Decal because making a statement is always fun! I will update you with how the paint lasts and any wear that we may have throughout the summer. Playgrounds are an integral part of child development. Typically, you will find a wide variety of different types of slides in playgrounds and parks. Slides have become one of the most common playground equipment thanks to the many benefits they provide to kids. Playing on slides can help your children develop positive social skills, balance and coordination, and the brain. They also help your young one learn how to deal with different physical challenges in life. Slides come in different colors, shapes and materials. So, what makes plastic slides such an attractive option for many people? Here are some of the top benefits of choosing plastic. These slides can be constructed taller and longer than plastic and fiberglass slides without the worry of injury.

Examples of HDPE products include shampoo bottles, cutting boards, milk bottles, and industrial pipes made for fluid or gas transfer. There are many types of playground slides to choose from; free standing, embankment or tube slides. Some people think that steel is a little more upscale and attractive than plastic. Therefore, if your slide will be installed in a place where it will be highly visible, steel gives you the best option. So, what material are playground slides made of? Typically, playground slides are made of plastic, steel (metal) or fiberglass. Steel is the preferred classic option for many playground slides, thanks to the many benefits it offers. It is highly durable, sleek and allows kids to reach relatively higher speeds. Plastic slides aren’t that durable compared to steel, but they are cheaper and safer. They are the most preferred material for modern commercial playgrounds. While it is rare to find a fiberglass slide in a commercial or community playground, they are common in water parks. Fiberglass is sleek and durable but susceptible to breakage. It is also relatively more expensive than plastic and steel.

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I was so excited when I met the folks from Rustoleum at SNAP because I knew that I had the perfect project for them! They sent me a box of spray paint to test out on this project but all opinions are, as always, 100% my own.

The fiberglass has fire-retardant resins which make it fire-resistant. The glass may get scorched during hot summers, but it won’t burn out, minimizing the risk for heat-related injuries. First off you absolutely NEED to use this Universal Paint and Primer in One from Rustoleum. It covers any surface, from any angle and was perfect for this slide project. I used Metallic Titanium Silver and I love the matte finish that it gave our slide. Metallic slides are usually fabricated from stainless steel, hot-dip galvanized steel and anodized or painted steel. The steel components must be treated with either powdered paint or epoxy resin to render them safe for use. Both HDPE and LDPE plastics come from polymer polyethylene. The only difference between the two is that HDPE is usually harder and more durable. Most modern slides are manufactured from a process referred to as roto-molding or rotationally molded plastic. Plastic playground slides are typically made of HDPE or LDPE and they are among the cheap and safe options for the kids.I am super pleased with how long the paint has lasted on this slide! The vinyl words that I put on it have started to peel off obviously but the paint has held up exceptionally well in the three years since I painted it. The only chipped paint is where water tends to pool on the slide at the bottom. Completely wash and dry the slide before painting. I used tsp and a rag to really scrub off any of the leftover dirt and debris. A pressure washer would have been helpful too.