Playground Flooring Trends
Everyone loves a great playground. Aside from the good looks of a vibrant and inviting aesthetic, a great playground should be safe for children of all ages. Rubber flooring has become a go-to option for residential and commercial playgrounds due to its safety, durability, sustainability, and design flexibility. Rubber floors also have shock absorption properties, which reduce pressure on children’s ankles, knees, and joints when running and playing—and for the inevitable falls!
Rubber play tiles and artificial play turf are a few playground flooring trends to watch out for this season. We’ll dive deeper into these playground flooring trends below.
Trend 1: Playground Rubber Flooring Tiles
Rubber tiles are a popular trend in the playground sector. Our PlaySafe SHOCK park and play rubber play tiles are durable and comfortable for children of all ages. They’re slip-resistant and tough enough to withstand severe weather conditions and constant abrasion. The innovative X-Connector interlocking system makes these rubber tiles easy to install and stay connected. Our rubber playground tiles are equally easy to clean, easy to maintain, and bacterial resistant – making them an ideal option for outdoor playground rubber tiles, backyard rubber play tiles, outdoor gaga ball pit rubber tiles, outdoor swing and slide rubber tiles, and more.
If playground noise from kids jumping and running around is a concern, rest assured that our rubber tiles offer shock and sound absorption to reduce vibration and sound transmission to minimize noise disturbances from children playing. Many of Perfect Surfaces’ rubber products are also produced from post-consumer recycled rubber material, keeping unnecessary waste out of landfills and reducing our carbon footprint. In addition, our rubber play tiles are DIY-friendly and easy to install. If you are considering rubber tiles for your playground, contact us today! Our product specialists at Perfect Surfaces will be happy to help you make the best choice for your play space based on your specific needs.
Trend 2: Playground PlayPad Foam
Another notable trend in the playground arena is adding PlayPad foam underlayment beneath play tiles or artificial turf in playgrounds to create a comfortable and safe cushion, adding an extra layer of protection for our kids. When installed beneath genuine PlaySafe SHOCK tiles, 1.5” PlayPad foam padding can provide a fall height of up to 6′ – exceeding the fall height requirement for most playgrounds. Custom thicknesses are also available for additional fall height requirements, up to 10’. Perfect Surfaces PlayPad foam padding will also increase the critical fall height protection of playground turf, with the height determined by the type of turf used. We recommend using PlayPad Foam underlayment in designated areas throughout your playground for a safe and durable playground surface.
Trend 3: Interactive Rubber Flooring Tiles for Playgrounds
Creating an interactive play environment with rubber tiles is another creative trend to try out in your next project. Perfect Surfaces rubber PlaySafe SHOCK playgrounds are available in a variety of bold colors, making a unique installation pattern stand out or match any play area theme. Artificial playground turf can also be added to your playground to create a natural feel and align with your design preferences.
PlaySafe SHOCK playground tiles are a great option to introduce interactive play surfaces for kids such as hopscotch, snakes and ladders, and twisters. Custom designs can also add color and fitness to your playground. If you have a unique playground pattern, we recommend hiring a professional to install the flooring for a beautifully professional finish.
