Case Study: Brownlow Fold Primary School – MUGA Sports Coating Refurbishment, Bolton
- Absolute Play
- Feb 28
- 2 min read
📌 Project snapshot
Sector: Community / Education
Age range served: KS1 - Adults
Key project drivers: Revitalise an old and worn MUGA surface in a cost-effective way, improving performance, appearance and usability while extending the lifespan of the existing facility.
Equipment type: Existing MUGA retained and refurbished.
Surfacing: Specialist anti-slip sports coating with thermoplastic multi-court line markings.
Budget: £6.5k
Project summary - MUGA revamp
Absolute Play delivered a simple but highly effective refurbishment of the school’s existing Multi Use Games Area, transforming the tired surface into a vibrant and engaging sports space.
The installation of a new anti-slip sports coating and fresh court markings has completely revitalised the facility, creating a professional-quality finish.
The brief
The existing MUGA surface had become worn and visually tired, reducing its appeal and usability.
The school wanted to:
Improve the appearance of the sports area
Restore safe playing conditions
Extend the life of the existing surface
Deliver the project within a limited budget
Create a space that could be enjoyed by both pupils and the wider community
A full surface replacement was not required, making sports coating the ideal solution.
Our solution
Our solution focused on applying a specialist sports coating system to restore the surface and improve performance.
New thermoplastic court markings were added to provide clear and durable sports layouts.
Key features
Anti-slip sports coating system
Multi-court thermoplastic markings
Full surface rejuvenation
Professional-quality finish
Design approach:
The design focused on achieving maximum visual and functional impact with minimal intervention.
The sports coating provides a vibrant finish while improving grip and safety.
The addition of court markings ensures the space can support a wide range of sports and activities.
This approach delivered excellent value while extending the lifespan of the facility.
The outcome
The finished MUGA has been completely revitalised, providing a vibrant and engaging sports space for the school and wider community.
This project demonstrates how sports coating can deliver a dramatic transformation without the cost of full surface replacement.
Looking to create something similar?
Sports coating is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform an existing MUGA.
If your sports surface is looking tired, we’d be happy to help bring it back to life.
Comments