When Should You Consider Playground Refurbishment or Resurfacing?
When Should You Consider Playground Refurbishment or Resurfacing? Are you a member of a council, local authority or educational establishment? Are you noticing cracks and gaps or fading in your surfaces in your local park or school playground? You may be in need of a playground resurfacing, refurbishment, repair, or replacement. Don’t let your playground […]
What is Tensile Strength? Guide to Outdoor Rubber Flooring
What is Tensile Strength? Guide to Outdoor Rubber Flooring What is tensile strength? And how does it impact the safety and shock-absorbance of surfacing? The tensile strength of rubber surfacing can be a variable and complicated element of surface engineering. However, PlaySmart is here to give you a run-down on the key ways tensile strength […]
Cork Flooring Materials – Carbon Negative, Unique Surface Design
5 Reasons to Choose Playsmart for Your Playground Project Cork flooring materials are truly unique. A naturally shock-absorbent, durable, and hypoallergenic substance suitable for a wide range of uses. Here at PlaySmart we are always on the lookout for new sustainable surface innovations. Therefore, we are enthusiastic about using cork as a sustainable material for […]
Love Parks? Invest in Reliable Outdoor Flooring Options
Love Parks? Invest in Reliable Outdoor Flooring Options Prepare and repair local parks, playgrounds, and greens for Love Parks Week this July. Ensuring you choose only the best outdoor flooring options and solutions. From artificial grass to creative, accessible pathways, your parks and local community deserve the best. Choose from a range of innovative and […]
Sustainable Flooring Solutions for the Great Big Green Week
Sustainable Flooring Solutions for the Great Big Green Week This week it’s the ‘Great Big Green Week’. Therefore, it’s a great time to think about upgrading your playgrounds, parks and gardens with sustainable surfacing! Additionally, ‘Green Development’ is a hugely important consideration for local councils and private developers alike across the UK. PlaySmart therefore, has […]
Rubber Outdoor Play Area Design Ideas
Rubber Outdoor Play Area Design Ideas Rubber is an incredible tool for surface design and landscape architecture, bringing new life to any outdoor space. Wet pour rubber surfacing creates solid, secure, and safe flooring for any activity. Therefore it is an incredibly popular choice for professional rubber surfaces. Another amazing rubber surface material available from PlaySmart […]
Top Tips to Keep Children’s Outdoor Play Safe and Fun
Top Tips to Keep Children’s Outdoor Play Safe and Fun Keeping children and infants safe when playing is essential when designing any children’s outdoor play site where they have free range to play, run, and explore. Playground ideas for schools, nurseries, and public playgrounds need to consider playground safety regulations in the surfacing choices. With […]
Guide to Reducing Athletics Track Maintenance Requirements
Guide to Reducing Athletics Track Maintenance Requirements PlaySmart introduces you to athletics track maintenance for a range of different types and materials. From dealing with water damage to upkeeping track markings, we provide advice and installation guarantees for the best Athletics Track that will last. What running track surface materials need to provide: Firm, shock-absorbent […]
Hybrid Golf Grass for Putting Greens & More
Hybrid Golf Grass for Putting Greens & More Maintaining natural grass on golf courses can be a difficult task. It requires constant upkeep, watering, and weeding. Therefore, the main priorities for golf clubs and leisure sites looking to refurbish their lawns and grass surfaces are: The natural, neat aesthetics of green grass Weed growth prevention […]
Guide to Surface Installation: Securing Play Area Edging
Guide to Surface Installation: Securing Play Area Edging When designing outdoor spaces, being aware of how the different materials, elements, and pathways connect and meet is important. Over time, wear and tear can cause issues with surfaces separating if not installed with proper fixings and securing, or certain materials, like wet pour rubber can shrink […]
