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How Much Does It Cost To Install Rubber Playground Flooring?

By Paige Cerulli

Created: Feb, 2024

What Can You Expect To Pay For Rubber Playground Flooring?

Rubber playground flooring is a highly popular choice. Rubber is durable, offers great shock absorption, can withstand extreme weather and temperatures, and can offer fall height protection to help keep kids safe. As you plan out your playground, it’s helpful to understand rubber playground flooring cost and how that flooring will fit into your budget.


Cost will depend on several different factors, including the type of installation required, the size of your playground, and the type of rubber flooring product that you choose. We’ll take a look at rubber tiles, rubber mulch, and poured rubber costs for a 75-square-foot playground to help you plan your project.

Rubber Tiles Pricing

Rubber tiles are a very popular playground flooring choice, and you’ll find them at park, school, and church playgrounds. Suitable for outdoor installations, these tiles create a flat, even surface and are available in multiple texture options. Rubber tiles are available in multiple thicknesses and tile dimensions, and they often have a soft and comfortable feel underfoot. Fall height protection varies depending on the tile thickness.


At Greatmats, we offer a fantastic variety of 2x2-foot rubber playground tiles offered within a reasonable price range. Installation prices are in addition to the tile purchase prices listed below.

1. StrongPlay Playground Tiles


StrongPlay Playground Tiles are made of recycled rubber and feature a four-foot fall height rating. They’re slip resistant for safety and a porous design lets water quickly drain away.

These tiles measure 1.75 inches thick. It would cost approximately $975 to floor a 75-square-foot playground using these tiles.

1.75 inch black rubber playground tile



2. Blue Sky Rubber Playground Tile


The Blue Sky Rubber Playground Tile features a six-foot fall height rating and is designed for commercial playgrounds. The tiles are resistant to fading, mold, mildew, and UV rays, and they’re rated for use in all climates.

The tiles are 2.75 inches thick, and are also ADA compliant when paired with ADA compliant ramps. Flooring a 75-square-foot playground would cost approximately $1,125 with these tiles.

Blue Sky thick Rubber Playground Tile



3. Sterling Playground Tile


The Sterling Playground Tile is a 3.25-inch-thick tile backed by a lifetime warranty. The tile features a six-foot fall height rating and is weather resistant for outdoor use. The interlocking design makes for a secure installation, and the tiles are made of eco-friendly recycled materials.

Flooring a 75-square-foot playground with these tiles would cost approximately $1,500.

3.25 inch thick rubber playground tiles



4. Sterling Playground Tile Solid Colors


The Sterling Playground Tile Solid Colors measures 4.25 inches thick and offers an eight-foot fall height rating. These highly durable tiles are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. They’re slip resistant, ideal for wet conditions, and are crafted with eco-friendly recycled rubber.

Flooring a 75-square-foot playground with the Sterling Playground Tile Solid Colors would cost approximately $1,250.

colorful 4.25 inch thick Sterling Playground Tiles



5. Sterling Playground Tile 95% Premium Colors


The Sterling Playground Tile 95% Premium Colors measures five inches thick and offers a 10-foot fall height protection. This outdoor tile is weather-resistant and crafted from eco-friendly recycled materials. The tile is highly durable and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

You would pay approximately $1,750 to floor a 75-square-foot playground using these tiles.

Sterling Rubber Playground Tiles Bright Colors

Rubber Mulch Pricing

Rubber mulch offers a soft, forgiving surface for kids to play in. This loose mulch rubber can be easily installed, but because it’s loose, it can be quickly kicked out of high-traffic areas, such as under swings. Rubber mulch can also potentially conceal objects, like sticks and rocks, so it’s not always the best choice for playgrounds.


Installing rubber mulch in a three-inch depth is suitable for residential playgrounds with a five-foot fall height. A 75-square-foot playground would require 488 pounds of rubber mulch for a three-inch depth. Retailers sell 500 pounds of rubber mulch for about $250, plus delivery and shipping fees.

Commercial playgrounds with a 12-foot fall height will need rubber mulch installed to a six-inch depth. A 75-square-foot playground would require 975 pounds of rubber mulch to achieve that six-inch depth. You can buy 1,000 pounds of rubber mulch for about $500, but keep in mind that delivery or shipping fees will be in addition to that cost.

Poured Rubber Pricing

Poured rubber creates a single solid “floor” surface. There are no seams within the surface, and the flooring is soft and offers great shock absorption. While poured rubber is durable, it can become hard over time when used in colder climates and will last for about a decade before needing to be resurfaced. Poured rubber requires a professional installation, and there’s a significant upfront cost.


The cost per sq ft for poured rubber is about $10 to $15, so a poured rubber surface for a 75-square-foot playground would cost $750 to $1,125. Your price may vary depending on installation prices and the installation company you choose.

Buying Your Rubber Playground Flooring

The cost of installing rubber playground flooring is a major factor to consider as you plan out your playground. While it’s important to choose a flooring product within your budget, you also want to make sure that you get maximum value and safety out of the product you choose. Contact the Greatmats customer service team with any questions. We’re happy to provide shipping quotes and help you choose the best product for your playground.