Grass Mats: Answering Your Questions

Grass Mat Q&A – Answering Your Questions The most important thing to bear in mind is that you should always use a reputable company that has experience with fitting and repairing this type of play surface. The PlaySmart team have over 20 years experience. We are therefore, one of the most well-established and recommended safety […]

Outdoor Running Tracks: Which Surface is Right For Me?

Outdoor Running Tracks: Which Surface is Right For Me? Running is an exercise enjoyed the world over, and has a multitude of proven health benefits. Our clients often ask for our recommendations for outdoor running tracks. The article below will take you through everything you need to know. Why install an outdoor running track at […]

Four Of The Easiest Safety Surfaces To Maintain

Surface Maintenance – Easiest Upkeep Play Flooring Here at PlaySmart, we pride ourselves on top-of-the-range, high-quality surfaces that are easily maintainable to ensure year-round, long-lasting products that don’t cost the earth. We know that surface maintenance can be a concern to some of our clients. After all, the last thing on your mind when enjoying […]

Problems with grass mats

Problems with Grass Mats – And Solutions! Grass mats are a fantastic solution and an excellent surfacing choice for many customers. However grass mats aren’t for everyone, and if you choose a low-quality product, you may find there can be problems with grass mats. In our opinion, there are five key problems with grass mats; 1. Sinking Low-quality […]

Rubber grass mats vs plastic grass mats

Rubber Grass Mats vs Plastic Grass Mats Here is your guide to the top differences between different grass mats in a comparison of rubber grass mats vs plastic grass mats. This ultimate comparison guide highlights and key benefits of EcoSmart grass mats… 1. Size Our EcoSmart grass mats measure 1m by 1.5m and are 23mm […]

Grass Mat Standards

EcoSmart Rubber grass mats with grass growing through the gaps

Grass Mat Standards – Testing for Safety Surfacing Does your grass mat surfacing conform to the standard? Our clients often ask us these sorts of questions. And honestly, it’s a question that all buyers should be asking when it comes to safety in playgrounds. We aim to answer the most common questions you have about […]

SmartPlay installation process

SmartPlay installation process

SmartPlay Installation Process In this case study, we are going to go into the details of the SmartPlay installation process. You may be asking, what is SmartPlay? Well, SmartPlay is our patented foam shock pad, which when used in conjunction with our EcoSmart grass mats becomes the SmartPlay System.SmartPlay has a range of benefits, including enhanced […]

What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)?

What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)?

What is Critical Fall Height (CFH)? What is Critical Fall Height? Quite simply, Critical Fall Height is the maximum height of fall from play equipment to the ground. It is the distance from the ground up to the highest platform a child can reach or stand on. Safety surfaces do not prevent injury, however when […]

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 […]

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 […]