Rainbow Play Swing Sets – price_$7500 to $10000 – price_$7500 to $10000.

We were so lucky to have it come with the house because they are really expensive, but I have found that it is totally worth it.

Anyways, you are looking at 18-20 years for a Rainbow swing set. They do provide 5 year and lifetime warranties on all their components.

The Heart Redwood is the pigment color that will match your set (if it’s a Rainbow) but there are many pigment colors to choose from. Most sets I would say 1-2 gallons but maybe buy more just in case but make sure you can return any unused ones.

Below are 8 secrets to keeping your swing set not only looking good, but safe and sturdy for many years to come.

1. Purchase a playset made of the best material possible.
2. Keep it clean.
3. Seal with weather protection, if needed.
4. Choose quality hardware.
5. Spray for bugs.
6. Check for rotting wood.
7. Paint.
8. Cover.

Stain vs Sealant The only time you will probably need a colored stain is if the swing set has not been maintained and you want to restore the original or natural color of the wood. Finding a sealant with UV protection is especially imperative if your playset does not get any shade from trees or surrounding buildings.

When is the Best Time to Stain your Wooden Swing Set: To preserve your investment and get the most out of your swing set it should be done every year. This will ensure the wood maintains its natural beauty and also prevents checking and cracking.

We recommend and use Superdeck, Semi Transparent (Transparent is good too), Oil Base (goes on easier and lasts longer than waterbase) Stain. You can get it at Sherwin Williams or we carry it as well. It’s a one coat application.

Apply stain or sealer. You’ll need one gallon for most basic, single clubhouse swing sets. For larger jungle gyms, or smaller ones that have multiple wooden components (wooden roof, gang plank ramp, monkey bars, etc.), purchase at least two gallons.

The cost to Stain a Deck starts at $1.89 – $4.52 per square foot, but can vary significantly with site conditions and options. Yup, powerwash, stain, done We got a swing set off of Freecycle. You can also stain the swingset by using a rag dipped in stain and then wiping it on the wood.

How to Clean Backyard Playsets

1. Equip yourself with a pair of comfortable latex gloves and fill a bucket with warm water — use a garden hose to keep your cleaning project out of the house.
2. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the water and dish liquid solution.
3. Rinse the entire playset clean with water from a garden hose.

Warm Water and Soap Soak the area that you are cleaning with the soap and water. Once it has set for a few seconds, gently work it into a circular motion with the brush. If need be you can follow up with a mixture of diluted bleach and water to get rid of mold and mildew.

In a large bucket mix 2 cups of white vinegar to 2 gallons of warm water. You can also add some lemon juice to help cut through the grime. Use a sponge or brush to scrub the mixture onto the toys and then rinse clean with the hose.

Drill a 1/4″ hole about a 1/2″ down from the top of the PVC pipe and slide a small zinc plated 1 1/2″ long bolt (secured with a lock nut) through a chain link just above the sticky plastic. Tighten the bolt until the PVC pipe starts to bend. This will help keep the pipe from sliding up and down.

Wet a paper towel or clean rag with rubbing alcohol, and rub the residue to lift it off. For stubborn stickers, lay an alcohol-soaked rag on the area, and let it sit for several minutes to soften the residue.

That’s because the molecules in the raw state are long chains of very weak links to each other. It happens when the stronger polymer crosslinks get snipped and the molecules revert back into their original small chains. Once that happens you’re stuck with rubber that has become sticky and tacky.

Some times the plasticizers come to the surface and mingle with other materials on the plastic like paints and interact with them to form undesirable material. They feel sticky. After a little research, it seems that some plastic items might have some sort of coating that breaks down over time, and becomes sticky.

Plastic can also get sticky as it accumulates residue from your hands, if something gets spilled on it, or if there is leftover adhesive on it from a sticker or glue.