Rubber Playground Safety Tiles

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Rubber Outdoor Tiles for Playgrounds

No Fault Surfaces rubber playground tiles are made in the USA from 100% environmentally sustainable recycled rubber. As a clean alternative to loose fill play surfacing, our tiles are engineered to mitigate the risk of serious injury associated with falls from playground equipment. The modular design, made from dense recycled rubber, enables easy maintenance.

No Fault Surfaces Safety Tiles are available in traditional pigmented colors with a 10 year warranty, or the increasingly popular ultra color choices with the industry’s only 15 year warranty! All playground tiles have matching components for transitions, corners and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. Our rubber outdoor tiles are appropriate for new or renovated playgrounds, offering easy installation, low maintenance and superior performance.

 

Our Safety Tiles vs. Poured-in-Place Surfacing

Our Safety Tiles are interlocking, modular tiles. We recommend professional installation, though a dedicated DIY team may be able to install them with proper site preparation and instructions. Tiles arrive at your site as pre-measured, uniform pieces, and are installed with adhesive for a long-term indoor or outdoor solution.

Poured-in-Place (PIP) surfacing is mixed and applied at your site. The first layer is made from recycled rubber buffings. Installers then add a top layer of colored EPDM rubber granules bound with polyurethane adhesive to create a unitary surface.

If you’re comparing PIP and playground Safety Tiles, a No Fault Surfaces professional can assess your site virtually or in person and recommend the right options for your needs. We can provide end-to-end support, from consultation to professional installation by our experienced technicians.

The Benefits of Our Safety Tiles

Rubber tiles work well for playgrounds and indoor areas. You can also choose from different colors and thicknesses for apartment or condo complexes, schools, daycare, playgrounds, dance studios and other settings.

These tiles are designed to support traction, even when wet, and the thickness options offer different levels of fall protection. Unlike a rubber mat for your playground, our Safety Tiles are secured with adhesive or a 4-Corner Lock System, providing a durable, lasting flooring system that supports plenty of play.

Tiles easily customize to your space and interlock, minimizing downtime. Maintenance is simple and cost-effective. You can clean the Safety Tiles with a neutral detergent, a wet/dry vacuum, or an E-Cleaner with a soft nylon pad. If part of the floor is damaged, you may be able to replace the affected tile without resurfacing the entire play area.

Playground Safety Tiles may be more cost-effective up front, depending on project scope and installation needs. Since the tiles interlock, you may also save on installation costs, though this varies depending on project complexity. 

Our Safety Tiles come in a range of colors so you can match them to your brand or play area theme. Pattern layouts, edging solutions and corner tiles give the surface a more polished appearance.

They also enhance your space by reducing noise by up to 18 decibels. This effect can make them a solid choice for indoor play areas in places of worship, schools and other organizations where quiet activities and play take place in the same buildings.

Our Safety Tiles can support accessible playground designs when installed as part of an ADA-compliant play area. They are tested to ASTM F1292 and certified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA).

Made with recycled rubber materials, Safety Tiles support eco-conscious surfacing goals by keeping rubber out of landfills. 

Rubber Playground Tile Highlights & Specifications

  • Indoor or outdoor applications
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved
  • Unique system designed for roof-top applications
  • Installed with full glue down or 4-Corner Lock system
  • Also available in 1″ depth for fitness flooring, decking or walk paths
  • Residential or Commercial
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to maintain

Critical fall height (CFH) refers to the maximum fall height from which a surface is tested to help reduce the risk of serious head injury, based on applicable standards. Different play structures have different fall heights, so CFH ratings help determine which surfacing depth may be appropriate for the equipment. Different thicknesses are available for different critical fall height ratings:

Why Choose No Fault Surfaces Safety Tiles?

The quality of your rubber tiles matters. The right tiles have been designed, tested and installed by professionals who care about end users’ safety. Many organizations choose No Fault Surfaces for our experience. We’ve been helping communities and organizations choose durable play surfacing for decades, and our team has over 100 years of combined experience.

Our certified installation technicians are located across the nation, allowing us to install your Safety Tiles in all 50 states and in many nations worldwide. We’ve invested in certifications, memberships and partnerships that promote your peace of mind. Since we offer a range of surfacing options, we can help you find the right option instead of only offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Our sales team has an average of 15 years of experience, so they can provide you with specific, detailed guidance to support your decision-making.

Safety Tiles FAQs

Our No Fault Safety Tiles are available in a variety of thicknesses to meet your project’s needs. The thickness of the tiles can be varied to meet specific critical fall height requirements. Our teams can advise you on your tile thickness options and the best choice for your surface.

Rubber safety tiles offer several benefits for playgrounds, including:

  • Safety: Rubber safety tiles provide excellent fall protection and are available in various thicknesses to meet specific critical fall height requirements.
  • Durability: They are made from dense, recycled rubber and are designed to withstand heavy use and extreme weather.
  • Low maintenance: Safety tiles are easy to clean and do not require the regular raking or replenishment that loose-fill materials require.
  • Easy installation: They are designed for easy installation and can be installed over a variety of sub-bases.
  • Accessibility: Rubber safety tiles provide a firm, stable, and slip-resistant surface that is accessible to individuals with mobility devices.
  • Aesthetics: They are available in a variety of colors and can be arranged in patterns to create a unique and visually appealing playground.

Yes, our safety tiles are designed to be slip-resistant, even when wet. The dense rubber composition provides excellent traction, making them a safe choice for playgrounds and other areas where slips and falls are a concern.

Yes, our safety tiles can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are a popular choice for indoor playgrounds, gyms, and other recreational spaces for their low maintenance, durability in high-traffic areas, and ease of accessibility.

One of the benefits of safety tiles is that they are easy to replace. If a tile is damaged, our technicians can easily remove and replace it with a new one without replacing the entire surface area’s tiles.

The critical fall height (CFH) protection for rubber safety tiles depends on tile thickness. We offer a variety of tile thicknesses to meet the specific CFH requirements of your playground equipment. Our teams can advise you on the right choice for your area’s safety and fall height needs.

Both rubber safety tiles and poured-in-place (PIP) surfacing are excellent safety surfacing options. Here is a comparison:

  • Aesthetics: PIP offers a unitary appearance, while safety tiles will have visible seams between the tiles.
  • Installation: PIP is poured on-site, allowing for greater design flexibility, while safety tiles are pre-manufactured and installed on-site.
  • Repair: If a section of a PIP surface is damaged, it will need to be patched. If a safety tile is damaged, the individual tile can be easily replaced.

Contact No Fault Surfaces for Play Surfacing

When you’re designing a space that helps more kids play, No Fault Surfaces makes it easy to get started. Request a quote for Safety Tiles today or contact us to discuss your project with a member of our team. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get more updates to support your next project.