Is Artificial Grass Right For Me?

Is Artificial Grass Right For You? Decided you like the look of grass for your outdoor space, but torn between natural and artificial turf? Scouring the internet for advice but all you can find is pushy sales tactics and no real information? There is a lot of debate as to which option is better when […]
Grass Mats: Answering Your Questions
Grass Mat Q&A – Answering Your Questions The most important thing to bear in mind is that you should always use a reputable company that has experience with fitting and repairing this type of play surface. The PlaySmart team have over 20 years experience. We are therefore, one of the most well-established and recommended safety […]
Artificial Grass: Debunking Five Common Myths

5 Common Artificial Grass Myths … Debunked! The quest of a perfect lawn is a long-standing British tradition. Additionally, in recent times, artificial grass has increased in popularity. However, like most things in life, artificial grass myths and misconceptions are common. It is easy to get confused by the wide range of conflicting information is floating around on […]
Halloween Horrors- Grass Mats Gone Wrong!

Halloween Horrors! Grass Mats Gone Wrong In the safety surfacing industry, it’s important to remember that skimping on costs or relaxing your standards for labour has a high likelihood of costing you more in the long run. Cheap materials are easily resourced, and their quality is never as high. Therefore, there is more room for […]
Outdoor Running Tracks: Which Surface is Right For Me?
Outdoor Running Tracks: Which Surface is Right For Me? Running is an exercise enjoyed the world over, and has a multitude of proven health benefits. Our clients often ask for our recommendations for outdoor running tracks. The article below will take you through everything you need to know. Why install an outdoor running track at […]
Four Of The Easiest Safety Surfaces To Maintain

Surface Maintenance – Easiest Upkeep Play Flooring Here at PlaySmart, we pride ourselves on top-of-the-range, high-quality surfaces that are easily maintainable to ensure year-round, long-lasting products that don’t cost the earth. We know that surface maintenance can be a concern to some of our clients. After all, the last thing on your mind when enjoying […]
Playsmart’s Product Feature: Corkeen

Corkeen Surfaces – New Product Feature PlaySmart is continually striving to bring the best possible products to our customer base. Therefore, we searched the globe for the most innovative and interesting approaches to safety surfacing. We are going to tell you exactly why we have decided to bring a new product to the UK. Our […]
How the seasons affect playground surfaces

Seasonal Play – How Weather Impacts Playground Flooring Assessing what playground flooring would be most appropriate for your project can be tricky. Seasonal play conditions impact teh effectiveness of surfacing. Therefore, Playsmart recommends that you should consider how different types of weather affect different playground surfaces. Measuring each material’s temperature in extreme weather relies on […]
How outdoor play improves children’s mental and physical wellbeing

Play and Wellbeing Tips for Improving Children’s Wellbeing Providing safety surfaces for both domestic and public settings, the team at Playsmart champions playgrounds as places for play and wellbeing. Playing outside, in a park, garden, or playground, increases the health and wellbeing of children. This is because it encourages life-long skills of productivity, creativity, and […]
The importance of Enabling Environments and Playground Flooring
The Importance of a Safe Outdoor Play Environment Here at Playsmart, our clients rely on the quality and safety of our play surfacing. We understand the primary importance of keeping a child safe whilst enjoying the experience of an outdoor play environment. Playground safety surfaces are essential to help reduce injuries in children’s play areas. With […]