Soft play equipment brings colour, creativity and confidence to early years and family venues – from nurseries and schools to leisure centres and indoor play parks. These spaces depend on vibrant graphics and friendly textures that can withstand constant contact, cleaning and abrasion. Landor Liquid Lamination coatings are engineered to seal, protect and extend the life of those printed and decorated surfaces, helping you maintain appearance, hygiene and safety day after day.
Soft play equipment is made up of cushioned, impact-absorbing elements – typically foam cores wrapped in vinyl or technical textiles – designed to let children explore and develop safely. Common components include foam blocks and shapes, matting, steps and slides, tunnels, interactive panels, ball pools and wall pads. These items are often printed or decorated to create engaging, branded or themed environments.
Soft play surfaces face unique stresses:
A purpose-built liquid lamination forms a flexible, protective barrier over printed and decorated surfaces, helping them look better, last longer and clean more easily.
Engineered for soft, flexible substrates and high-contact environments
Key benefits
Antimicrobial topcoat options are not a substitute for normal cleaning and hygiene practices. They are intended to supplement routine cleaning protocols.
Water-based, solvent-free base for reduced odour and a better indoor application experience
Extended service life of prints and wraps, cutting reprint frequency and material waste
Longer-lasting appearance, helping keep play spaces inviting without premature refurbishment
Optimised cost of ownership through reduced downtime and fewer replacement cycles
Is Landor Liquid Lamination safe for children’s environments?
Landor coatings are water-based and low-odour for indoor application and use. We recommend standard ventilation during application and a full cure before use. For hygiene-sensitive areas, ask about our antimicrobial topcoat option (as a supplement to normal cleaning).
Will the coating crack on soft foam shapes?
No – our coating is formulated to flex with soft substrates when applied at the correct film build. Always test on a sample of your actual material.
Can it be used over printed vinyl wraps?
Yes – Landor Liquid Lamination can be applied over many printed vinyls and coated textiles. Confirm with a material compatibility test to assess adhesion and finish.
How do we maintain coated surfaces?
Use mild detergents and non-abrasive cloths. Disinfectants can be used in line with your hygiene protocol – test first to confirm there are no adverse effects.
Which finish is best for soft play?
Satin offers the most common balance of colour depth and practicality. Matt reduces glare and hides scuffs; gloss maximises colour richness.
Request a demo or sample coating on your materials using our coating equipment.
Contact us for the TDS/applicator guide and recommended application method.
Book a site or workshop trial with our technical team.
Contact us to manage your print and coating requirements, or coating only, through our coating systems and coating service.
Contact Landor:
Email: info@liquid-lamination.co.uk Phone: +44 1252 624 411
Samples and trials: available on request
En France, appelez-nous directement :
