Wet pour is a rubber surface, that provides a high quality, hard wearing, slip resistant surface that requires little to no maintenance.
It is made by mixing together rubber EPDM granules with polyurethane glue binder. This is mixed together on site then laid wet onto the play area – hence the name from the way it is poured in place.
Wet pour is installed in various thicknesses dependant on any play equipment in the area. This equipment may require different fall heights, so groundwork must be undertaken in order to prepare for the specific area.
PlaySmart’s brand of wet pour, better known as RubbaSmart, has a range of 20 different colours – including everything from green to egg shell to pink, dependent on the design you want.
The key benefit of wet pour is that it’s very easy to create complex designs, patterns and shapes, helping spark the imagination of any children using the play area. RubbaSmart complies with BS EN 1177 and is certified for various Critical Fall Heights.
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Really informative read Jasmine! Like you said, wet pour is a great choice for playground surfaces. I feel another benefit of wet pour is that it is suitable for almost all weather conditions. It can easily withstand heavy rain, snow and even heat.