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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top five reasons to invest in modern playground surfacing
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Modern Playground Surfacing Why should you invest in modern playground surfacing? How can you best spend your budgets on your surfacing? Modern playground surfacing may seem like a big upfront cost. However, with our help, you can make the best decision for your play surfacing. Read on to discover […]
What common playground problems can SmartPlay solve?
What Common Playground Problems can SmartPlay Solve? We recently announced that our SmartPlay system has been patented in the UK and in various countries in Europe. Although initially SmartPlay was designed to increase the safety of our grass mats by adding an extra layer of padding, there are also other benefits that come with using the SmartPlay […]
Our Playground Flooring innovation, SmartPlay, Has Been Patented!
Our Playground Flooring Innovation SmartPlay is Patented We at PlaySmart are proud to share the news that our SmartPlay safety system has been patented for use in the UK and parts of Europe. SmartPlay is an exclusive playground flooring innovation that can be used alongside our EcoSmart grass mats. SmartPlay’s primary purpose is to provide an enhanced safety surface […]
What are the Options for Running Track Surfaces?
Running Track Surfaces – What Are My Options? With summer finally here, most of us are swapping indoor sports halls for the great outdoors for school sports. The summer term also sees many schools host sports days with fun activities. These range from track and field events to the good old egg and spoon race! […]
Increase Longevity of Rubber Mulch by Using EPDM Wear Pads!
Increase Longevity of Rubber Mulch by Using EPDM Wear Pads JungleMulch sure is a great product, there’s no doubt about that! Its natural good looks are owed to an exclusive organic pigmentation colouring process, which means the colour is brighter and holds to the rubber far better than water-based alternatives. As with any product, there […]
Why use PlaySmart to Install Grass Matting?
Why use PlaySmart to Install Grass Matting? Rubber grass mats have remained a consistently popular surfacing option for many years. Although they are are common across the UK, expert help is often needed to install grass matting correctly. For long-term effectiveness with neat edges and an overall economical solution, our grass mat experts are the best […]
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 […]
