Whether crawling, swinging, sliding or exploring, kids’ safety is a top priority. That’s why it’s so important to find playground surfacing that’s cushioned, durable and engaging. Poured-in-place (PIP) rubber is an innovative safety surfacing solution, surrounding the areas around your playground equipment with a springy surface that’s perfect for active play.
Playworld Preferred is here to help you compare various playground surfacing types. Let’s explore the benefits of PIP rubber surfacing and help you decide if this is the right option for your school, playground or recreational facility.
What Is Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing?
PIP rubber is a highly durable surfacing option and one of the most popular playground floorings. The smooth, uniform surface provides a comfortable play area that helps lower the risk of serious injury from falls and other impact activities.
This seamless surfacing option consists of two layers:
- Buff layer: Loose rubber granules are mixed on-site with a binder to form a thick, shock-absorbing base layer for superior cushioning.
- Top layer: The thinner top layer is made from finer rubber granules applied over the base, offering color and design customizations.
The result is a durable playground surfacing with superior shock absorption that meets the most crucial safety and accessibility standards.
Benefits of Poured Rubber Playground Surfacing
If you’re tired of loose-fill surfacing that shifts, scatters or becomes uneven over time, it’s time to consider your options. Playworld Preferred can connect your local community with smooth, unitary playground surfacing. Poured-in-place rubber surfacing offers many incredible benefits.
Material Safety
One of the main benefits of poured-in-place rubber is its superior shock absorption. We can install the surface at varying thicknesses to comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) fall height requirements. The material also creates a unitary surface, removing unnecessary trip risks.
Accessibility
Every child should feel like they belong on a playground. Poured-in-place rubber surfacing makes that possible. This surface is smooth, stable and firm enough to be accessible for everyone, even children with wheelchairs and other mobility devices. It complies with the accessibility guidelines set in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Design Possibilities
PIP rubber is highly customizable, allowing you to create an aesthetically pleasing flooring surface. Choose from practically limitless design options, including different colors or geometric shapes. You can even add school colors, logos or educational elements to the design.
Low Maintenance
Safety surfacing is an investment, and you want to know it will last. With proper maintenance, PIP rubber is designed for the long haul, reducing the need for frequent replacement. Plus, it’s weather-resistant and easy to clean.
Applications Beyond Playgrounds
As poured-in-place rubber grows in popularity, its use extends beyond the playground. This durable and accessible surfacing option is ideal for:
- Jogging tracks.
- Pool decks.
- Splash pads.
- Fitness areas.
- Outdoor classrooms.
- A wide range of community spaces.
Contact Playworld Preferred for Surfacing Installation
Make safety surfacing a key element of your playground design. At Playworld Preferred, we carry and install premium poured-in-place surfacing that meets the highest safety standards. Contact us today to discuss your playground surfacing needs in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia or Tennessee.