Stop the grass under swings, slides and climbing frames wearing into bare mud. Rubber grass mats tested to BS EN 1177 protect the turf where children land and run, keep the area usable through wet weather, and let the grass grow back through so the school field or play area stays green. Interlocking rubber tiles cover yards and patios, with ramped edge strips to remove trip edges.
Which product do I need?
Playground rubber grass mats: 1m x 1.5m mats in 16mm or 23mm, laid straight onto the grass under and around play equipment.
23mm rubber grass mats: general grass protection for gates, paths and worn corners of the school field.
Rubber grass mat rolls: 1m x 10.5m continuous runs for trim trails, daily-mile tracks and paths between equipment.
The right surfacing depends on the fall height of your play equipment. 16mm suits low toddler equipment; 23mm gives more cushioning for higher platforms, climbing frames and adult swings, and takes mowers without damage. Tell us what you are installing and its fall height, and we will advise on a suitable option and how far the matting should extend before you order.
Why schools choose rubber grass mats
No excavation, no closure and no contractor: the site team can lay a play area in an afternoon. The holes drain so there are no puddles after rain, the grass keeps growing so the field stays green, and a single damaged mat can be replaced without resurfacing the whole area. Every mat is 100% recycled rubber.
Quick answers
Do I need a sub-base? No. Grass mats lay straight onto existing grass, pegged down and tied together.
How long before the grass grows through? Usually a few weeks in the growing season (spring to early autumn), and more slowly in winter.
Buying for a school, academy, nursery, council or club? Call 01282 270214 or email us for trade pricing on larger orders.
