Benefits of using a plastic liner to build an outdoor ice rink

A plastic liner will make starting your rink project much easier. The liner will serve as a base to hold the water for your outdoor rink during flooding.

1. Simply lay the liner flat on the ground (ideally level) with the white side facing up.
2. Raise the sides to hold 3 to 5 inches (7 to 12 cm) of water. This step can be done in the fall with pieces of wood (2×4 or 2×6) or during the first snowfall by using snow to create the edges.
3. Once the sides are assembled, fill the surface with water, which will freeze uniformly during the first sub-zero temperatures.
4. Once the ice has set, flood the surface as needed to level or thicken it.
5. For ice maintenance, use warm water. This will help correct imperfections in the ice.

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