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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Wetpour 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 is […]
Bonded or Bound Surfacing- The Science, Uses, and Benefits
Bonded or Bound Surfacing- The Science, Uses, and Benefits Embrace modernity and creative design with a smart choice for all-round flooring for your outdoor space. Water absorbent, non-slip, and long-lasting, a bonded or bound surfacing fits seamlessly into any playground design. These surfaces are ideal for improving safety, aesthetics, and even sustainability. Bonded or Bound […]
Carbon Black Residue and Rubber Playground Flooring. Is it Safe?
Carbon Black Residue and Rubber Playground Flooring. Is it Safe? Recycled rubber playgrounds are a common choice for local councils and schools looking for sustainable flooring solutions. However, there can be unintended impacts on the safety and longevity of your surface with low-quality recycled rubber. This can include what is known in the industry as […]
EPDM – Multi-Purpose Rubber Playground Flooring
What is EPDM? Multi Purpose Rubber Playground Flooring Outdoor sports court material, accessible pathways, amazing outdoor safety flooring, and more! What is EPDM? EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, a bonded rubber mulch material used in many areas of construction. Its weather resistance and high elasticity make EPDM perfect for exterior surfaces. The means […]
PlaySmart’s Favourite Things About EPDM Mulch
EPDM Mulch – Why Should You Choose It? If you’ve kept up with our socials lately, you may have noticed our lovely EPDM Mulch! PlaySmart UK are its proud sole UK suppliers. Today we’re focusing on our top reasons for making EPDM your next safety surface. We might be a tiny bit biased, but we […]
Get Creative with your Playground: PlaySmart’s inventive ideas for your Play Space
Get Creative! Inventive Ideas for your Play Space Everybody knows the importance of a good playground. After all, children are naturally creative and inquisitive, and any playground worth its salt will dedicate itself to including lots of features that spark the imagination. However, some playgrounds’ surfaces could do with a breath of fresh air, or […]
