New Surfacing – Rubber Mulch Fitted around Existing Play Equipment
Rubber Mulch Fitted as New Surfacing for Existing Play Equipment Our clients often ask us if it is possible to install new surfacing for existing play equipment. It absolutely is and this is often a great way to improve safety, lower maintenance and give your play area a new lease of life! Therefore, rubber Mulch […]
How do I protect the grass in high wear areas?
How Can you Protect Grass in High-Wear Playgrounds Clients often use our EcoSmart grass mats to protect grass from wearing on a larger site from turf erosion. This could be as simple as putting a mat at entry and exit points that would otherwise become a bald patch in the landscape over time making the […]
Using Grass Mats to Protect Against Falls
For Playground Fall Protection, Use SmartPlay! Our clients often ask us for our thoughts on using grass mats as playground fall protection for taller items of kit. While field tests often see grass mats achieving very impressive results for critical fall height, we have always preferred to consider the absolute worst-case ground scenarios for safety. For this […]
How to surface an outdoor gym
Surfacing for Outdoor Gyms – Choose Your Surface PlaySmart offers a range of surfacing for outdoor gyms. Find out about the available options and more information on these surfaces. Clients often ask us to provide hard-wearing surfacing for outdoor gyms. These outdoor fitness areas are continuously becoming more popular for public parks, private housing developments, […]
Why do you Install Safety Surfacing at Different Depths?
Install Safety Surfacing at Different Depths Our team installs rubber safety surfaces like JungleMulch (resin-bound rubber shred) and RubbaSmart (wet pour rubber) at varying depths. Why is this? When we install safety surfacing, the depth of the rubber and choice of subbase are key to provide the optimimum fall protection It’s important to install safety […]
PlaySmart UK – Safety Surfacing Specialists
We Are The Safety Surfacing Specialists PlaySmart have come a long way in 14 years to establish itself as true safety surfacing specialists. Take a look at our newly updated About Us page to read more about our journey. Below are just some of our favourite projects that combine our products together to create beautiful, practical, […]
JungleMulch – The Perfect All Weather Surface
JungleMulch – The Perfect All Weather Surface People often ask our surfacing experts: “What is the best flooring to deal with the downsides of British weather?” Our answer naturally depends on a variety of factors, from size, to safety requirements, and accessibility. However, JungleMulch is always a popular solution as a truly all weather surface. […]
How do I clean a Wet Pour surface?
How to Clean Safety Surfacing Guide Our clients often ask our team how to clean safety surfacing. EPDM wet pour rubber surfacing should always be a low maintenance product after a new install, however, there are things you can do to keep it looking good and extend the lifespan of your playground flooring. How to […]
What is the Alternative to Natural Bark Surfacing?
What is the Alternative to Natural Bark Surfacing? Many of our clients are finding that their loose playground bark is not good enough for their playgrounds. Instead, they come to us for an alternative to natural bark surfacing. We recommend JungleMulch rubber mulch as an alternative natural looking safety surface. Why is JungleMulch a Good […]
Grass Mats for Timber Kit
Grass Mats for Timber Playground Equipment PlaySmart has been installing grass mats for timber kit play equipment nationwide for years. Our reputation for quality, reliable safety surfaces has made us teh go-to for grass amts and other surfaces across the country. Our experts designed EcoSmart grass to grow through them. We made this design choice […]
