Wetpour Playground in Wychavon: Case Study
Wetpour Playground – Wychavon Case Study PlaySmart recently installed a 32sqm area of wetpour playground surfacing at Tibberton Play Area for Wychavon District Council. The council asked for a blue colour to match their district logo colour. They also wanted to save on costs for the small space. To reduce costs, we suggested a blue […]
Grass Mat Standards
Grass Mat Standards – Testing for Safety Surfacing Does your grass mat surfacing conform to the standard? Our clients often ask us these sorts of questions. And honestly, it’s a question that all buyers should be asking when it comes to safety in playgrounds. We aim to answer the most common questions you have about […]
10 Reasons to Choose Synthetic Playground Surfacing
10 Reasons to Choose Synthetic Playground Surfacing Synthetic playground surfacing are products including bonded rubber mulch, rubber wetpour, artificial grass, and rubber grass mats. Why choose these playground materials for your developments over more ‘natural’ choices? Rubber is a natural material, but it is the engineering and manufacturing processes that really make all the difference […]
SmartPlay installation process
SmartPlay Installation Process In this case study, we are going to go into the details of the SmartPlay installation process. You may be asking, what is SmartPlay? Well, SmartPlay is our patented foam shock pad, which when used in conjunction with our EcoSmart grass mats becomes the SmartPlay System.SmartPlay has a range of benefits, including enhanced […]
Why use an API Member?
Why use an API Member? – Safety Surfacing Here at PlaySmart we have been a proud member of the API since 7th January 2009 (!!) But who is the API? Why should you use an API member? Hopefully we can answer your questions in this article… Who are the API? The Association of Play Industries (API) is the lead trade […]
EPDM Wear Pads: All you Need to Know
EPDM Wear Pads: All you Need to Know What are EPDM Wear Pads? EPDM wear pads are a section of surfacing that is designed to withstand high usage. PlaySmart recommends wear pads in places like take-off and landing points and other impact zones. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is an extremely durable synthetic rubber with applications […]
How to Clean Wetpour & Rubber Mulch
How to Clean Wetpour & Rubber Mulch We are often asked by clients how to clean wetpour and maintain their existing safety surfacing. Both RubbaSmart wetpour and JungleMulch rubber surfacing are low-maintenance products. However, there are things you can do to keep it looking good and extend the lifespan of your playground flooring. As with any surface, we […]
What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)?
What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)? What is Critical Fall Height? Local authorities, schools, and private developments are embracing sustainable materials like recycled rubber chippings, natural cork materials, and hybrid grass mats with less plastic than typical artificial grass. One reason to use these eco-friendly materials is to improve the sustainability rating of your site. […]
6 Things to Consider When Designing a Playground
Designing a Playground – 6 Tips for Playground Design There are a lot of things to consider when designing a playground. Regardless of whether you are updating an old area or developing a brand new one, we wanted to highlight the top 6 priorities. By thinking about each of these areas, you are more likely […]
Using Artificial Grass in schools & nurseries
School Artificial Grass Installation PlaySmart has undertaken a number of school artificial grass installation jobs since the launch of our artificial grass so we thought it was about time we shared a quick case study on one! Our most recent artificial grass job was on behalf of Red Monkey Play at Our Lady & St Huberts’ Catholic […]
