Wooden playgrounds: types and finishes

The wooden playgrounds from Juegoyjardin are made of Nordic pine wood. It is the most commonly used natural material in construction, thanks to its hardness, lightness, and resistance to outdoor use. Due to its natural properties, it is important to apply a good surface finish to ensure greater durability of the material. These finishes can have different levels of protection and aesthetic quality. Below we will compare the different treatments, their advantages, and their disadvantages.

Wooden playgrounds for children

KDI natural primer: it is the treatment par excellence for wood for outdoor use. The abbreviation KDI in wood means pressure impregnation. It is a procedure that consists of applying a liquid solution at high pressure, impregnating the wood from the surface to the core. This way, perfect protection against pests, moisture, and the elements is achieved, prolonging the product's lifespan. This solution is completely harmless to the user and safe for the environment. This procedure aims to maintain the natural color of the wood, although when we unpack the new flooring and during the first few weeks of use, the wood may have some greenish tones that will soon fade away. It may be the least aesthetic option of all, but it is the most efficient for wood protection. There is always the possibility of applying a varnish, stain, or oil to give the flooring a better aesthetic quality. In this way, we have the best protection and the desired aesthetics.

 

Teak color paint: unlike the natural KDI impregnation, in this case it is a surface protective treatment for the wood, consisting of a semi-transparent coating in teak color. The level of protection is lower than with natural impregnation, but it greatly improves the visual and aesthetic quality of the park. Over the years, it will require some touch-ups with paint, varnish, or teak oils to regain the initial color. It is a very good option if you are looking for elegance and style in your garden.

 

White and Gray paint: surface treatment in this case applies a combination of white and gray colors. This finish is especially aimed at gardens of homes with modern and minimalist architecture. With this finish, we manage to integrate the park into a design environment without renouncing the quality and properties of the wood.

 

IKDI primer in brown color: this finish combines the best of each finish described above. Total protection with pressure impregnation and a higher aesthetic level although it does not reach the level of teak color. This brown paint adds a darkened touch to the wood, very suitable for rustic environments and country houses.

 

As a summary, we can choose from the following options:

• If we want good protection and less maintenance: KDI Primer
• If we prioritize aesthetics above all: Teak color paint.
• If we like minimalist architecture and modern design: Gray white finish.
• If we prefer to live in a rustic environment: KDI primer + brown color.

And what if we want it all? Then KDI primer and once installed we paint or varnish with the color we like the most.

From Juegoyjardin, we invite you to take a look at our playground store and discover all our main categories: outdoor playgrounds, children's wooden playhouses, children's swings, children's slides y outdoor toys.