Outdoor Event Flooring: Tips and Tricks
Outdoor Event Flooring: Tips and Tricks Are you putting on an event for your community in your local park, playground, or sports field? Then you need the right outdoor event flooring to protect your surfaces and attendees. Excessive mud, uneven ground, and inaccessible surfaces can ruin an event and even put people at the risk […]
‘What is Wet Pour?’ and other Common Questions Explained
‘What is Wet Pour?’ and other Common Questions Explained Wet pour rubber is… well that’s the question isn’t it! This rubber surface material has been a common safety surfacing solution for the last few decades, renowned for safety and durability. This article answers the most common questions our clients have about wet pour rubber surfacing. […]
Hybrid Grass Maintenance: Common Questions Answered
Hybrid Grass Maintenance: Common Questions Answered Hybrid Grass is an increasingly popular choice to keep lawns looking green and realistic all year round. However, many site managers overlook the best methods of hybrid grass maintenance and upkeep. This can lead to a decreased lifespan and a limited ability to protect grass. Read our simple guide to […]
Are your Playground Paths falling apart?
Are your Playground Paths Falling Apart? Then you need the right material and maintenance for your playground paths! Over time, regularly used playground paths can lose their stability, cracking and crumbling away under foot. This is a safety hazard, limits accessibility, and discourages people from visiting. Choosing the correct material and installation for your pathways […]
How to Install Wetpour Surfaces
How to Install Wetpour Surfaces Wetpour is a popular outdoor surface solution, but how is it actually made? In this guide, I’ll help you better understand how to install wetpour and give insight into the benefits and requirements of choosing this type of rubber surfacing. Knowing the details of groundwork, materials, and aftercare of wetpour […]
Outdoor Surface Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Materials
Outdoor Surface Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Materials Experiment with outdoor design for a unique park, playground, or leisure space. Your visitors are looking to enjoy an inventive, specialised space this Summer. Embrace unconventional play design with exclusive surface materials and expert installation from PlaySmart. In this blog, our experts introduce you to some of our […]
Why do We Recommend Shock Pad Underlays?
Why do We Recommend Shock Pad Underlays? Your playground is not complete without this extra layer of protection against falls. Playground equipment brings the fun of exploration and challenge to any play space, but to ensure full safety, some playgrounds need extra protection from shock pad underlays. A SmartPlay safety pad fits seamlessly under rubber […]
Rubber Mulch and EPDM Colours
Rubber Mulch and EPDM Colours Discover More Playground Design Options When it comes to designing engaging and safe outdoor spaces, the choice of flooring plays a significant role. Rubber Mulch and EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) are popular choices for playground flooring due to their durability, safety features, and aesthetic versatility. This post explores the […]
Your Expert Guide to Rubber Playground Surface Repair
Your Expert Guide to Rubber Playground Surface Repair Does your wet pour have cracks, gaps, and potholes that cause hazards for users? It may seem simpler to close your site and replace the entire surface. Some methods of rubber playground surface repair can be costly, time-consuming, and impractical. But not with PlaySmart! We have introduced […]
How to Improve your Inclusive Playground with Accessible Surfacing
How to Improve your Inclusive Playground with Accessible Surfacing Outdoor spaces in public parks, housing developments, schools, and leisure sites should make space for everyone, and increasing accessibility for those with disabilities is essential. At PlaySmart we recognise the critical importance of outdoor areas also having accessible pathways and wheelchair accessible, inclusive playground surfacing. How […]
