What is Rubber Mulch?
What is Rubber Mulch? – Recycled Safety Mulch What is rubber mulch? This rubber surfacing material 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. Often used in gardens and sustainable landscaping due to […]
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 […]
What is wet pour?
What is Wet Pour? – Surfacing Guide Our clients often ask: “What is Wet Pour?”. Our wetpour surface- RubbaSmart- is a popular surfacing choice for playgrounds and outdoor areas across the country. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from other rubber surfacing? Wet pour is a rubber surface that provides a […]
Grass mats vs artificial grass
Difference Between Grass Mats and Artificial Grass? – Customer Guide Grass mats and artificial grass are two of the most popular products in the playground safety marketplace. But what is the difference between grass mats and artificial grass? Our clients often ask us this question. Therefore, here are five key areas where these two products […]
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 thick. The […]
PlaySmart become sole FlexCourt distributor for the UK
PlaySmart becomes sole UK FlexCourt distributor It is our great pleasure to announce that PlaySmart will become the sole FlexCourt distributor for the UK, supplying and installing their interlocking sports surfaces. We’re really excited to start installing these high-performance multigame sports surfaces at schools, sports clubs and public recreational areas throughout the UK. Why Choose […]
Wet Pour Playground in Wychavon: Case Study
Wet Pour Playground – Wychavon Case Study PlaySmart recently installed a 32sqm area of wet pour playground surfacing at Tibberton Play Area for Wychavon District Council. The council asked for a blue colour to match their district logo colour. They also wanted to save on costs for the small space. To reduce costs, we suggested a […]
Grass Mat Standards
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 […]
10 Reasons to Choose Synthetic Playground Surfacing
10 Reasons to Choose Synthetic Playground Surfacing Synthetic playground surfacing are products including bonded rubber mulch, rubber wet pour, artificial grass, and rubber grass mats. Why choose these playground materials for your developments over more ‘natural’ choices? Rubber is a natural material, but it is the engineering and manufacturing processes that really make all the […]
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 […]
