What Are The Top Playground Flooring Materials at Greatmats?
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What are the Top Playground Flooring Materials at Greatmats?
At Greatmats, we've carefully selected the best playground flooring materials and playground safety mats. These products are durable, are easy to install, and many offer valuable fall height protection to help keep kids safe. We've included our top materials below, including foam, PVC, turf, and rubber options. These products are available in numerous colors and, with options suitable for indoor and outdoor installation, they’re suitable for many different playgrounds.Indoor Playground Foam Tiles
For indoor playgrounds, our Indoor Playground Foam Tiles offer a safe, forgiving, and waterproof surface. This foam playground flooring features a 4-foot ASTM fall height rating to help keep kids safe. The tiles are lead and latex free, and are waterproof and non-absorbent for easy cleanup. They feature a no-burn tatami surface that helps to prevent rug burns if kids fall, tumble, or crawl on the surface.
These tiles are a great option for indoor playgrounds because they're lightweight and easy to install. The tiles interlock and each tile includes 4 border strips so you can create a clean, finished edge. There's no adhesive required for installation, though you can use a double-sided tape or contact cement for more permanent installation. The tiles are reversible and removable, ensuring you get plenty of use out of your flooring investment.
PVC StayLock Tiles
If you're considering using plastic playground flooring, then our StayLock Tiles should be at the top of your list. These durable tiles are 20-inch fall height rated, and are equipped with a non-slip surface for maximized safety. Many people choose these tiles for outdoor playgrounds, because the tiles are perforated and designed to quickly drain water away. This plastic playground flooring is equipped with 224 small holes in each tile, so water flows through the tile and into the base. The design helps to prevent standing water from gathering on the tiles' surface.
This plastic playground flooring has a locking connector system, so installing the tiles is easy. You can add or remove tiles at any time, and installation is quick and easy. These plastic playground tiles measure 1x1 foot and a single person can handle the entire installation if needed. These tiles are also available in black.
Play Time Playground Green Turf
For a versatile playground flooring that offers an eye-catching appearance, consider our Play Time Playground Green Turf Roll. This playground turf can be used both indoors and outdoors, and feels very similar to real, natural grass.
Unlike natural grass, this artificial turf roll requires almost no maintenance. There's no weeding, fertilizing, or mowing to worry about. You can flush it with water to clean it, or use a vacuum for indoor installations. There's no downtime after a rain, and no mud to worry about. Kids and parents can enjoy the beautiful look of grass without any of the hassle that comes with playing on actual grass.
The turf is designed for safety; it features an 8-foot ASTM fall height rating. It’s equipped with a 2.25-inch foam layer that creates a natural and soft feel. It’s an excellent choice for a padded playground surface and the turf is easy to install, since there's no infill needed for indoor installations. Its dual layered woven style gives it plenty of body,
Sterling Playground Tile
The Sterling Playground Tile offers supreme durability for your outdoor or indoor playground. This tile is backed by an impressive lifetime warranty. The rubber tiles provide fall height protection up to six feet, and they’re weather-resistant. Crafted from eco-friendly materials, the tiles are wear resistant to withstand high amounts of foot traffic, so they’re ideal for public playgrounds, residential playgrounds, public parks, and businesses.
The tiles have a low-maintenance design, ideal when your facility has limited staff or a small maintenance budget. They interlock together for a secure installation and are available in five color options.
Blue Sky Interlocking Playground Tile
The Blue Sky Interlocking Playground Tile is a highly durable rubber tile. This commercial quality playground flooring tile features an eight-foot ASTM fall height rating. It’s an excellent choice for outdoor play spaces, such as daycare, parks, churches, and school playgrounds.
The rubber tile is designed to resist wear and tear, including ultraviolet light, fading, mold, and mildew, contributing to a safer and more hygienic playground space. It’s also non-absorbent, so it delivers an optimal performance even in inclement conditions.
This tile is crafted from recycled rubber buffings or crumb rubber from reground automotive tires, making it an eco-friendly option. The tiles tightly interlock together to create a cohesive playground surface to optimize safety. They’re available in seven color options, so you can customize the look of the playspace.
How to Choose the Right Playground Flooring Material for Your Needs
When it comes to choosing from the numerous playground surface materials available, you'll need to consider some specific details about your playground. For instance:- Are you looking for flooring for indoor or outdoor use?
- What is the overall appearance that you want your playground to have?
- If you are installing a commercial playground, how is the accessibility? Does the playground flooring need to comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
- Do you need fall height protection, and if so, what is the height of the tallest piece of equipment on the playground?
- Do you need special playground surfacing features, such as fast-draining flooring or flooring that's UV resistant?
- Are certain qualities, like shock absorbing features, important in the space?
- Are you looking for a temporary installation of your playground area?
- How large is the play surface area you need flooring for?
- What kind of playground equipment will you be installing?