When the artificial sports pitch at Kingsford Community College began to show signs of deterioration in both its ability to drain and its performance levels, the pitch operators were keen to reverse this process and restore the usable condition of their astroturf.The artificial pitch was originally...

Despite the concerns raised and warnings issued in the weeks leading up to winter 2011, the disruptive snows and frosts that we have endured in recent years have – on the whole – failed to materialise. Certainly, the number of calls we received regarding snow, frost and ice has been minimal...

A common misconception with artificial sports pitches is that they are ‘all-weather’, so much so that they are often referred to as just the ‘All Weather Pitch’.If maintained correctly, an astroturf pitch should be playable in most weathers, but it is a mistake to assume that such surfaces...

How often have you seen a tarmac sport surface, at a school or perhaps in a park, looking redundant through lack of care and maintenance? A bit tired and faded where vibrant lines once marked out netball and tennis courts? Suffering from excess moss caused by the shade of overhanging trees? Even if...

As winter approaches, do you find your artificial sports pitch constantly flooding? Does water take a long time to drain away? And when the water eventually does drain away, are you then left with unsightly and potentially hazardous mud and silt deposits on your synthetic carpet?If so, it is likely...

A key benefit of artificial turf is its capacity to support usage levels far greater than a natural grass pitch can withstand, and regular care and attention is required throughout the life of a synthetic surface to achieve this.Alongside the specialist cleaning processes provided by maintenance...

As pupils and teachers prepare to return to the ‘chalk-face’ for the new academic year, pencil cases are replenished, shoes polished and uniforms ironed. But is your artificial sports surface similarly equipped to handle the rigours of football and hockey when schools reopen for business in...

There are always risks associated with playing sport, and we’ve all heard horror stories of bad tackles, twisted ankles and broken legs, and even serious injuries and fatalities associated with unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts and other equipment. But while accidents do happen, they can also...

Good quality Line Markings can make all the difference to both the appearance and appeal of an artificial turf sports facility. To offer players the assurance that these lines will last over the course of a season (whether for football, tennis or hockey), you need a service you can rely on....

Maintenance procedures such as Drag Brushing, Power Sweeping and Vegetation Treatments are fundamentally designed to maintain the playing and draining properties of artificial sports pitches by addressing issues at surface level. However, if surface level issues are not attended to right from ...

The most common problems encountered on artificial grass tennis courts stem from a lack of maintenance, which is a year-round requirement on any artificial surface.The characteristics associated with tennis – the concentration of play across the surface, the location of the courts and the...

As many schools, councils and leisure centres across the country approach a new financial year, they will soon turn their attentions to setting budgets for the next 12 months, as well as to making full use of any remaining funds at their disposal for the current fiscal term. Within this,...

Artificial turf maintenance is becoming increasingly important in 21st century sport. From leisure centres and schools to top-level pitches, the benefits of artificial sports surfaces are recognised throughout the sports industry, and it is vital that these facilities are maintained to the correct...

The harsh winter is continuing to take its toll on synthetic sports surfaces across the country. Mistakenly labelled as ‘all-weather’, many facilities have been all but unusable during the recent snowfall, with some still experiencing problems even after the snow had thawed.If maintained...

Stoke City FC has become the latest client to invest in dedicated machinery and equipment supplied by artificial pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces.The grounds team at Stoke City FC, headed by Andrew Jackson, was recommended to contact us by Desso Sports Systems, who manufactured the...

Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club is the latest customer to benefit from the expert tennis court maintenance provided by Technical Surfaces, the UK’s leading synthetic surface maintenance provider.Impressed with the renovation works carried out on the tennis courts at a nearby David Lloyd centre, the...

Just as you might have a ‘sinking fund’ in place to finance the eventual replacement of an artificial sports surface, it is equally important to put funds aside for the ongoing maintenance of your brand new facility.“Ignoring the maintenance of a synthetic surface, even in its first 12...

The study, a collaborative partnership between Technical Surfaces and Loughborough University, aims to present an objective evaluation of the accepted practices and conventional wisdom behind the maintenance of artificial sports surfaces, in a 4-year Engineering Doctorate on ‘Artificial Turf:...

Ideally, artificial sports surfaces should be maintained from day one, but unfortunately this does not always happen. However, we are confident that, by implementing the correct maintenance programme, even the oldest of surfaces can be restored to an ‘as new’ condition, as long as the overall...

Leicester City FC calls upon Technical Surfaces to help them prepare for this weekend’s visit of Reading FC and Sky Sports TV to the Walkers Stadium.The services of the UK’s leading synthetic pitch maintenance specialists were required to restore the strip of artificial grass that runs adjacent...

The floods that struck Cumbria in November 2009 caused devastation to villages and towns across the whole county. Amongst the areas affected was Egremont, a town situated on the west coast of Cumbria, which suffered when the banks of the river Ehen burst and flooded houses, business premises and...

The dual processes of Decompaction and topping-up of the pitch’s rubber infill has helped to restore the playing qualities of the surface, as well as safeguarding its projected life expectancy and protecting the Premier League club’s initial investment.These specialist processes have already...

Congratulations to Nicki Lush, the lucky winner of our World Cup Competition!Nicki is now the proud owner of an adidas Jabulani World Cup 2010 Match Ball, whose design pays tribute to the host nation of South Africa and incorporates new technology developed at Loughborough University to provide the...

Small enough to manoeuvre through a single gate, but powerful enough to carry out the required daily or weekly activities to keep your surface in perfect shape, our R.E.D Range has been fully Researched, Engineered and Developed to meet the needs of any grounds team.One of our customers to benefit...

As the UK’s leading synthetic pitch maintenance specialists, Technical Surfaces has a wealth of firsthand experience in helping customers whose budgets can’t quite stretch to the ideal all-inclusive maintenance programme, but who are keen to secure a good return on their initial investment. We...

Attended by Dr Colin Young from SAPCA and Naz Khan, assistant principle at South Birmingham College, the celebratory event marked an important milestone not only for Technical Surfaces, but for the synthetic pitch maintenance industry as a whole. The NVQ2: Sport and Play Surfaces was launched in...

While the core element of our work centres around football pitches, tennis courts and kickabout areas, customer enquiries can sometimes take us in a very different direction – but where artificial grass needs maintenance, rest assured we can provide the solution.We were recently contacted by Arun...

Q. My synthetic sports surface seems ok at the moment: why should I order a summer Revite®?A. As with Power Sweeping, a Revite® should be viewed as a preventative measure, to essentially halt the spread of contamination within the surface infill. If your surface is starting to show signs of dark...

Every company strives for efficiency and Technical Surfaces is no different; however we do NOT do this at any price. We have over recent years been taking steps to become ‘greener’ and as part of this reduce our CO2 emissions. In an effort to coordinate this we have created our ECO//DRIVE...

Is your artificial sports surface constantly flooding? Does water take a long time to drain away? When the water eventually does drain away, are you then left with unsightly and potentially hazardous mud and silt deposits on your synthetic carpet? If so, it is likely that your all-weather surface...

Technical Surfaces' association with The New Saints FC and their 3G Ligaturf FIFA 2* Pitch continues apace, with the Oswestry club currently riding high at the top of the Welsh Premier League. Our maintenance programme designed specifically for 3rd Generation surfaces is implemented on a monthly...

Technical Surfaces, the UK’s leading synthetic maintenance specialists, has commissioned the Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough University to undertake independent research into the effects of brushing on the wear of synthetic sports carpet systems. Their findings, detailed below,...

In 2007, Bolton Wanderers FC invested in a 40-acre training facility close to the Reebok Stadium, comprising four full-size grass pitches, one of the largest 3G synthetic pitches in Europe, modern changing rooms, offices and a physio room. Our association with the Premier League club began in...

As the UK’s leading synthetic sports surface maintenance provider, Technical Surfaces strives to ensure that our customers receive a consistently high standard of quality and care, and in order to achieve this, our own codes of practice and management systems must be subjected to the highest...

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The build up of painted lines on a syntheitc pitch can cause annoyingly uneven ball roll and bounce. But it can also pose a slipping hazard to users if left unchecked, according to maintenance company Technical Surfaces. At Dame Alice Owen School in Potters Bar, applications of football and hockey...

In a unique project commission by Technical Surfaces Ltd, Loughborough University's Sports Research Laboratory is using an industrial robot to evaluate various cleaning brushes and their effect on a range of synthetic...

Loughborough University was the venue for a St George's Day series of demonstrations by specialist maintenance company Technical Surfaces showing maintenance techniques for synthetic...

Technical Surfaces recently welcomed members of the press as well as consultants to Loughborough University for a day which demonstrated how the company is at the forefront of the maintenance of synthetic surfaces. Journalists and consultants were treated to an introduction of why a new corporate...

Chris Bassett talks to Jonathan Gunn, Technical Director of synthetic surfac maintenance company, Technical Surfaces, about the economic importance of looking after your facility...

Two established names in the artificial surfaces market form joint partnership. Technical Surfaces and Playrite, two well known companies in the world of artificial surface maintenance and sales of artificial surfaces have, in joint partnership, launched Cricket Carpets...

The British Winter can take its toll on synthetic sports surfaces, leaving behind a trail of standing water, surface silt and health and safety risks. Furthermore, the recent spate of poor summers have done little to ease the pressure on artificial pitches and courts, which as 'all weather'...

Cover story concentrates on FIFA 2* achievement of artifical Ligaturf pitch at Welsh Premier League Club, The New Saints FC. Other stories include 'Focus on the Credit Crunch' and 'Consistency: The Key to a Successful All Weather...