Playground Matting
13 products
13 products
Description
Playground matting gives children a safer surface to land on and protects the ground around play equipment. This range covers rubber safety tiles, rubber grass mats, playground mats and rubber chippings for schools, nurseries, parks and gardens.
Choosing playground matting
- Rubber safety tiles (30 mm) – 1 m x 1 m tiles for a solid, cushioned surface under swings, slides and climbing frames, in black, grey, red, green and blue.
- Rubber grass mats (16 mm and 23 mm) – 1.0 m x 1.5 m open mats laid on grass. The grass grows through, so the area stays green while the ground is protected. Available with pegs and ties.
- Playground mats and tiles – 36 x 36 in rubber mats and interlocking tiles (16–17 mm) for smaller areas and play corners.
- Rubber chippings – loose-fill rubber mulch for play areas, paths and planting beds.
Critical fall height and BS EN 1177
BS EN 1177 is the standard for impact-absorbing playground surfaces. A tested surface has a critical fall height: the highest free fall it is shown to protect against. Match this to the free height of fall of your equipment, and extend the surfacing around the equipment as set out in BS EN 1176. Check each product's critical fall height before ordering, and contact us if you need test details.
Laying playground matting
Rubber grass mats are laid on level, closely mown grass and fixed with pegs; the grass grows through within a few weeks. Rubber tiles need a firm, level and free-draining base such as concrete, tarmac or compacted sub-base.
Playground matting FAQs
Which thickness do I need?
It depends on the fall height of your equipment. Thicker surfaces protect against higher falls, so check the critical fall height for each product before you order.
Can playground mats go on grass?
Rubber grass mats are designed to be laid directly on grass. Rubber tiles need a hard, level base.
How long do rubber playground surfaces last?
Rubber is hard-wearing and weatherproof, and individual tiles or mats can be replaced if damaged. Inspect the surface regularly and keep it clear of debris.
Related ranges: playground safety mats, rubber grass mats, rubber chippings, rubber tiles and outdoor matting.
