Playground Flooring Costs
How much does playground surfacing cost? This question always comes up when budgeting for playground rubber flooring. The overall cost of using rubber products for your playground will vary depending on the type of rubber flooring, the quality of the material you choose, the size of the playground, the installation method, and the desired fall height you want to achieve.
Many different types of playground surfaces exist; however, investing in quality playground flooring will pay off exponentially- enhancing the safety and durability of the playground for many years to come. In this section, we will review the cost of playground rubber flooring and some factors to consider when budgeting for your playground surfacing.
Playground Rubber Flooring Tiles Cost
Rubber tiles are a wildly popular playground surfacing choice due to their cost-effective durability, shock absorption, low maintenance, anti-slip, and weather resistance. Long term, PlaySafe SHOCK rubber tiles are more cost-effective in comparison to pour-in-place rubber playground surfacing. Ultra-durable PlaySafe SHOCK playground tiles keep their shape indefinitely (to maintain protective qualities) and are DIY-friendly- making installation easy and economical over wood, compacted gravel, concrete, or asphalt. PlaySafe SHOCK play tiles can achieve a fall height of 3’ when installed on their own or up to 6’ when 1.5” PlayPad foam is installed beneath- making just about any play area even safer. Critical fall height protection of up to 10’ is available as well, please contact our product specialists to discuss available options.
Attractive PlaySafe SHOCK playground rubber tiles are available in four vibrant colors, making it easy to incorporate engaging patterns into your design, and are durable enough to withstand high-traffic and constant abrasion from playing children for many years to come. The 1-3/16” thick rubber tile offers an inherent cushion for safety and comfort, but PlaySafe SHOCK play place tiles also boast antibacterial qualities- making them an excellent playground surfacing option for any playground.
Playground PlayPad Foam Padding Cost
PlayPad foam playground padding adds an extra layer of fall height protection to any playground surfacing when used as an underlayment for synthetic turf and tiles.
Creating a safe and enjoyable play area for children is a breeze when using PlayPad underlayment! Behaving as a cushion beneath artificial play turf or rubber play tiles to prevent injuries from the inevitable trips and falls, PlayPad foam adds an extra layer of security when the synthetic play turf or rubber play tiles do not meet fall height requirements on their own. Incorporating PlayPad foam padding underneath your playground flooring is a smart choice when creating a safe and enjoyable play area for children. Perfect Surfaces PlayPad foam pads will enhance the safety and comfort of any playground surface, providing peace of mind knowing that your playground has a reliable and protective underlayment. Please contact our product specialists for current pricing!
Things to Note About Playground Flooring Costs
As mentioned, many playgrounds require specific fall height protection to prevent serious injuries to children. PlayPad foam underlayment is commonly required underneath the playground flooring as a cushion to achieve the required fall height protection. PlaySafe SHOCK park-and-play rubber tiles can meet a fall height requirement of up to 10’ when paired with PlayPad foam mats.
Additionally, preparing the subfloor and the associated labor cost of installation are two factors that will impact the overall cost of completing your new playground surfacing. If you have a restrictive operating budget, you may elect to install PlayPad only in the areas where the additional fall height is required to minimize cost. For more information on budgeting for your playground, contact our experts at Perfect Surfaces.
