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 […]

Playground design ideas

Playground Design Ideas – Inspiration for Developers We’ve come up with five playground design ideas to help spark your imagination once you’ve decided the best surface for your playground. For each design idea, we’ve give you a couple of examples, so no matter what stage your design is at, you’ve got plenty to consider! 1. […]

What is Rubber Mulch?

What is Rubber Mulch? – Recycled Safety Mulch What is rubber mulch? This rubber surfacing material is one of the most popular products available on the playground surfacing market. Made from shredded recyclable tyres, it’s a water permeable safety surface with the look of natural bark. Often used in gardens and sustainable landscaping due to […]

Problems with grass mats

Problems with Grass Mats – And Solutions! Grass mats are a fantastic solution and an excellent surfacing choice for many customers. However grass mats aren’t for everyone, and if you choose a low-quality product, you may find there can be problems with grass mats. In our opinion, there are five key problems with grass mats; 1. Sinking Low-quality […]

PlaySmart launches SmartPave

New Pathway Material – Introducing SmartPave PlaySmart are proud to reveal a brand new pathway material product: SmartPave. SmartPave is a water-permeable surfacing solution used for cycle paths and rural trails. We use a blend of naturally decorative aggregates and recycled rubber granules from used tyres to create a firm surface with good grip and […]

Best Surface for a Playground

Best Surface for a Playground When designing or maintaining a playground it is very important to ensure you have the best surface for a playground. Patterns and designs within the play area can stimulate a child’s mind. Therefore, if aesthetics is a top priority for you, your surfacing selection needs to be a key consideration. […]

What is wet pour?

What is Wet Pour? – Surfacing Guide Our clients often ask: “What is Wet Pour?”. Our wetpour surface- RubbaSmart- is a popular surfacing choice for playgrounds and outdoor areas across the country. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from other rubber surfacing? Wet pour is a rubber surface that provides a […]