The Benefits of Rubber Playground Surfacing

Go to Blog
flower beds with bonded rubber mulch

Playgrounds are the perfect place for kids to be creative, express themselves and socialize through physical activity and play. Mindful design makes all these things possible, ensuring every feature is fun and safe. 

Proper surfacing is a key factor in playground safety. Rubber surfacing is one of the best options for creating a durable and safe space that meets regulations and allows kids and parents to focus on play.

The Importance of Safe Surfacing

Kids are curious and challenge themselves to do new things while they play. Surfacing is an understated feature that makes a playground a fun and enriching place for kids to enjoy themselves safely. Qualities like shock absorption to mitigate falls are key to designing a safer playground.

What Is Rubber Playground Surfacing?

Rubber surfacing is made of recycled rubber materials designed to absorb impact and provide a cushioned base. It’s used in various applications due to its durability and adaptability to different layouts and designs, from loose-fill mulch to unitary poured-in-place installations. 

Advantages of Choosing a Rubber Playground Surface

Poured rubber is a safe, durable and soft surfacing option for playgrounds. The key benefits of including it in your playground design are:

  • Safety: Rubber surfacing is soft and durable, preventing injuries from splinters and crumbling, which are common to other playground surfacing options. It is shock-absorbent and can cushion falls from up to 12 feet, meeting ASTM safety standards. It is also free from harsh chemicals, metal and other materials that can irritate kids with sensitive skin.
  • Durability: Poured-in-place rubber surfacing typically lasts 10 to 15 years before needing major maintenance, depending on foot traffic. Its durability reduces long-term costs.
  • Maintenance: Maintaining rubber surfacing is as simple as removing debris to keep the space clean. You can extend its life span with spot repairs and additional top layers in high-traffic areas. Worn areas may need resurfacing after 10 to 15 years to maintain performance.
  • ASTM and ADA Compliance: These standards were created to build safe and accessible environments where kids can enjoy themselves with minimal risks. Rubber surfacing is designed to cushion falls and provide a smooth, accessible space for kids with and without disabilities. 

Why Work With No Fault Surfaces?

No Fault Surfaces has worked to create safer playgrounds for decades — our certified installation crews and high-quality materials have made us a leading presence in the industry. We have serviced parks, schools, places of worship and many other clients with innovative surfacing that gives kids a safer, more inclusive experience while they play.

Our poured-in-place surfacing is a unique combination of materials that creates a unitary, slip-resistant and porous finish. Our professionally installed surfacing can be customized to create fun designs and patterns for a better and more enriching experience. Through our innovation and expertise, we are committed to building playgrounds that minimize risks and maximize fun.

Contact our team online and get a quote for rubber surfacing for your playground today.

Previous ArticleThe Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Turf