Playground safety surface and rubber tiles

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 08-05-2013, 13:32

Are there any members in this trade or can advise on supply and or fitting/laying.

I have an area of our garden about 20 square metres under some swings and looking
for an all weather safe surface. In past had grass and bark.

Was looking at astroturf and rubber beneath but suspects costs are up there with
rubber tiles. Have searched web and ebay, prices seem to vary and it doesnt seem
all rubber tiles are suitable for protection for kids falls.

rayf3262 · 08-05-2013, 13:46

Rubber chippings?
http://www.playsmartuk.co.uk/product...FWXJtAodxnYAnQ

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 08-05-2013, 13:56

thanks but dont fancy chippings, can see kids kicking them about, and into the
adjacent trampoline pit. Whilst our dogs don't use the area theres always chance
could try to eat them.

arcascomp · 08-05-2013, 14:59

Bare ground and plasters. Kids are meant to have skinned knees.

rustic · 08-05-2013, 18:37

Wicksteed, the play ground manufacturers and suppliers, of Northampton actually make the material, it is made from recycled car tyres, and it is rolled out like tar macadam.

But, I don't know if they sell or install, but they would know a man who can.

It does feel strange to walk on though.

Rustic

(RIP) PLANK · 08-05-2013, 19:46

the friction burns from falling on astro turf are horrible!

melissachels · 08-05-2013, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcascomp

Bare ground and plasters. Kids are meant to have skinned knees.

nowt wrong with skint knees... they learn not to do it again...unless they're my daughter who just doesn't fall again then tries even higher

she's no even 2 yet

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 08-05-2013, 22:28

hmmm

not just my kids, mrs is ofsted registered child minder so looking for something equivalent
to wrapping 'em in bubble wrap!

Been to Wicksteed twice with the Club on national rallies, will go-ogle.

solarman216 · 08-05-2013, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

hmmm

not just my kids, mrs is ofsted registered child minder so looking for something equivalent
to wrapping 'em in bubble wrap!

Been to Wicksteed twice with the Club on national rallies, will go-ogle.

Please do not wrap kids in bubble wrap they will suffocate, seriously it was not what nature intended, fall off something it hurts, will not do it again, that is the best learning curve for all kids, Rick

96terrano · 08-05-2013, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Please do not wrap kids in bubble wrap they will suffocate, seriously it was not what nature intended, fall off something it hurts, will not do it again, that is the best learning curve for all kids, Rick

Yeah, im 17 and still fall off things

but I refuse to grow up

96terrano · 08-05-2013, 23:04

Joking apart, my primary school used to have soft outdoor floor tiles, hard to explain what they were like, but they were like a rubberized tarmac tile, very soft and bendy

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	hmmm not just my kids, mrs is ofsted registered child minder so looking for something equivalent to wrapping 'em in bubble wrap! Been to Wicksteed twice with the Club on national rallies, will go-ogle. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

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rayf3262 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14 Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002 Posts: 1,549	Rubber chippings? http://www.playsmartuk.co.uk/product...FWXJtAodxnYAnQ

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arcascomp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Vehicle: 96 Mitsubishi Challenger! Posts: 775	Bare ground and plasters. Kids are meant to have skinned knees.

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(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	the friction burns from falling on astro turf are horrible!

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96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Joking apart, my primary school used to have soft outdoor floor tiles, hard to explain what they were like, but they were like a rubberized tarmac tile, very soft and bendy