British Safety Standards: What are the BS EN Rules?
British Standards for Safety: What are the BS EN rules? Although not a legal requirement in the UK, the British (BS) and European (EN) standards for safety surfacing are good practice for any outdoor development. PlaySmart goes above and beyond to meet these important safety standards with our top-quality range of safety surfaces. Health and safety […]
Common Hazards to Add to Your Playground Inspection Checklist
Common Hazards to Add to Your Playground Inspection Checklist Based on our 21 years of work in the surfacing industry, PlaySmart are experts in creating and maintaining safe surfaces. Therefore, our clients often come to us asking about to how avoid and manage playground hazards. We recommend a regular and comprehensive playground inspection routine and […]
Celebrating PlaySmart’s 21st Birthday with a Big Rebrand
Celebrating PlaySmart’s 21st Birthday with a Big Rebrand To mark PlaySmart’s 21st Birthday, PlaySmart has undergone a big rebrand to better reflect our reputation as a professional and reliable Specialist Surfacing and Landscaping Creation company. In 2004 CEO and Founder Anthony Johnston started the company with the goal of offering a consistent, high-quality standard of […]
Spring Cleaning! Your Surface Repair and Maintenance Guide
Spring Cleaning! Your Surface Repair and Maintenance Guide Understanding your outdoor space’s surface repair and playground maintenance requirements is vital for trade professionals and developers. Proper upkeep is key to extending the lifespan of installations and ensuring your development maintains safety standards. Winter weather can damage the integrity of surfaces, so now is the time […]
Rubber Grass Mats – Switzerland Benefit From EcoSmart Grass Mats
Grass Mats For Playgrounds PlaySmart UK Grass Mats, Showcasing The Benefits In Switzerland EcoSmart Rubber Grass Mat Surfacing is at the forefront of our product range of Playground Safety Surfaces. Their high standards of quality and safety meet the needs of our customers throughout the globe. Our customer in Switzerland had the perfect day to install […]
HMS Nelson project sails into completion
HMS Nelson project sails into completion Something new this way sails ⛵ 🚢 🌊 Our school and nurseries clients are often looking for an inviting environment with colours, shapes and different textures. This creative design can help develop the children’s minds and stimulate their imagination. HMS Nelson is an amazing example of this design ethos! […]
Rubber mulch vs wet pour
Rubber Mulch vs Wet Pour – Which to Choose? Rubber mulch vs wet pour … What’s the difference between these two rubber playground surfacing products, and which is better? What is rubber mulch? Rubber mulch is one of the most popular products available on the playground surfacing market. Made from shredded recyclable tyres, it’s a […]
Playground Safety Surfacing Standards
Playground Safety Surfacing Standards Playground safety surfacing has requirements, also known as standards, to live up to. Whether you’re a school, council, playground equipment manufacturer or landscape architect, you need to understand the playground surfacing requirements to ensure the safety of your playground is top notch. So, what are the playground surfacing standards? The main […]
Artificial Grass Ideas for Schools
Artificial Grass for Schools – What are you Options? Artificial grass for schools is an excellent option. Firstly, maintenance is incredibly easy – the only thing we recommend is to rake away leaves and debris. No muddy mess will be created either, which make it a fantastic choice for Primary Schools and nurseries alike. Taller pile […]
Is it Possible to Repair Wet Pour?
Is it Possible to Repair Wet Pour? – In Short .. Yes! The short answer, is yes. If your wet pour starts to pull away from the edges, or cracks appear, it is easy to have the wet pour repaired. We always recommend completing a repair in coloured EPDM. This is because it bonds better […]
