Kids love trampoline ! Here is a nice idea for keeping the kids safe on it — Cover the springs with pool noodles! These colorful springs will also bright up your back yard , it’s safe and looks beautiful ! Tutorial by A Thrifty Mom .
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Kids love trampoline ! Here is a nice idea for keeping the kids safe on it — Cover the springs with pool noodles! These colorful springs will also bright up your back yard , it’s safe and looks beautiful ! Tutorial by A Thrifty Mom .
Yes, they will eventually come undone, even if you use contact cement on the cut (as I did in my beer/baby float). An alternative is to use pipe insulation which comes with a really good adhesive on the cut edge (peel & stick). But then you dont get those cool colors. : )
As long as the center of the pool noodle was big enough to go around the springs, that would work great! The reason I cut them was because there was no way I was going to take each spring off. When we originally set the trampoline up, the springs were a big pain. But if you have to set your trampoline up again anyway, your suggestion sounds like the way to go!
I first have to say, this is not my original idea. I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to try it. I do not know who the credit goes to for this awesome idea. When I click on the picture (on Pinterest) it just takes me to a larger picture, not the site it was posted from. That being said, here is my version. I bought 8 small pool noodles at Dollar General. ($1 each) Next, cut them about the length of the trampoline springs. After that, cut a slit lengthwise in each one. Finally, attach one to each spring around the trampoline. You are done! Less than $10. Less than 10 minutes. (I cut mine with a large kitchen knife and it worked like a charm.) Be careful with whatever method you use to cut them, knives can be dangerous.
Over time, I think they will probably rotate around and then be able to drop off easily. Right now they are pretty snug because they are new. I will put duct tape on them if they start to spin around and fall off. Hopefully they at least last one or two summers….hopefully. I like how fun the colorful noodles make it look! The picture I saw on Pinterest did exacty your idea about alternating colors. It looked very nice! I am partial to anything pink, so I usually cant help myself. Plus, I thought all pink would look nice with our pink supertunias all around our house. I almost went with the multi-color theme, but that pink wouldnt let me do it. Thanks for the comment and suggestions. I will be doing the duct tape if they dont hold up. 🙂
We have had a trampoline for a few years now and I think we take pretty good care of it. We take it down for the winter, and try to avoid the kids “abusing” it. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same thing for the weather! All it took was a few bad wind storms last year and the poor net and safety pad were trash! I am sure I am not the only one who got pinched by a trampoline spring or two as a kid. It doesn’t feel good! I was hoping to avoid that with my kids. Since I am thrifty, I didn’t want to spend a lot on a replacement. These pool noodles were from the dollar store. I bought 10 but only ended up needing 9. Can’t beat $9! Not to mention, I think it looks fun and brightens up the back yard!
This isn’t hard, just monotonous. Thankfully I had my husband do it for me and it took him just a few minutes.
Here is a quick and easy safety tip that can be done on a budget…. Replace A Worn Out Trampoline Safety Pad With Pool Noodles . Plus it looks really cool, I love how the bright colors POP and make the trampoli look bright and cheerful.
A tool to remove the springs (we got one with our trampoline that we saved. but I found a replacement here for super inexpensive if you need one!)
Begin by measuring your spring and deciding what length you would like your sections to be. Then measure and cut your pool noodles into as many sections as it will provide. You will probably end up with little pieces off the ends, save them, they will work for summertime crafts for the kids!
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