The Meadows Case Study
Wet Pour Repair – The Meadows Case Study PlaySmart recently did a large scale wet pour repair for The Meadows school in Oldbury The school used to have some play equipment in a dedicated wet pour area, but this was removed some time ago. The removal of the equipment left some ugly wooden stumps and […]
PlaySmart Launches Green Frog Artificial Grass
PlaySmart Launches Green Frog Artificial Grass PlaySmart is proud to present: Green Frog Artificial Grass! Here at PlaySmart, we have always had a focus on quality – providing products that not only look amazing, but also stand the test of time. Our brand new synthetic grass products are no different. This artificial grass brand is […]
Umberslade Farm Park Case Study
New Wet Pour Rubber Surfacing at Umberslade Farm Park We have recently installed RubbaSmart in the newly renovated Indoor Play Barn at Umberslade Farm Park. RubbaSmart is our Wet Pour Rubber material that creates a smooth, secure surface. At Umberslade, young children can enjoy the opportunity to bottle feed newborn lambs and calves. They can also […]
Pros and Cons of Using Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds
Pros and Cons of Using Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds Rubber mulch is one of the most popular products available on the playground surfacing market. Made from shredded recyclable tyres, it’s a water permeable safety surface with the look of natural bark. We’ve seen our own brand of rubber mulch, JungleMulch, continue to grow in popularity over […]
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 and FireSmart grass mats. SmartPlay’s primary purpose is […]
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 […]
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 […]
