{"product_id":"rubber-grass-protection-mats","title":"Grass Protection Mats for Lawns, Paths \u0026 Gardens | 1m x 1.5m | 23mm \u0026 16mm | Grass Grows Through | 100% Recycled Rubber | BS EN 1177 Tested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber grass protection mats stop busy grass turning into mud.\u003c\/strong\u003e They're made for lawns, garden paths, dog runs and the worn patches by gates, sheds and washing lines. Lay them straight onto the lawn, peg them down and the grass grows up through the open honeycomb, so the area stays green while the mat takes the wear. Each mat is 1m x 1.5m and covers 1.5m². Choose 23mm heavy duty or 16mm standard, with or without pegs and ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy use rubber grass protection mats?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo more mud or bald patches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mat spreads the weight of feet, wheels and hooves, so grass roots aren't crushed and the ground doesn't rut or churn into mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays green.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the growing season, grass grows up through the cells within a few weeks and knits the mats into the lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo digging, no sub-base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay the mats on existing grass or soil, peg them and tie them together. Most jobs take an afternoon, and the mats can be lifted and moved later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, non-slip footing in all weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safer underfoot when the ground is wet, and firm enough for wheelchairs, pushchairs, bikes and wheelbarrows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrains freely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain runs straight through to the soil, so the surface doesn't puddle or waterlog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMow straight over them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the grass is through, mow as normal with the blades set a little higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-absorbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 23mm mat is tested to BS EN 1177 for a critical fall height of up to 3.3m, so it can be used under play equipment (see below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from 100% recycled rubber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherproof and frost-resistant for year-round use outdoors. It won't rot or splinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLawn and garden uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGardens and lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e paths across the lawn, worn patches by gates, sheds and washing lines, and dog runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden paths:\u003c\/strong\u003e a firm, mud-free route to the shed, greenhouse, bins or back gate that still looks like lawn once the grass is through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDog runs and pet lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay the mats along fence lines and the routes your dog runs every day, where grass is worn down to bare mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaths and access routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e wheelchair-friendly routes over grass, golf and sports club paths, park and allotment walkways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGateways and field entrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e stops gateways being churned into mud by feet, quad bikes and livestock. For horses, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/horse-gateway-mats\"\u003ehorse gateway mats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRubber grass mats or artificial grass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtificial grass replaces your lawn. Rubber grass protection mats keep it: the real grass grows up through the holes, so the area looks like lawn, drains like lawn and can be mown like lawn, while the rubber takes the wear that would otherwise kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many mats do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mat covers 1.5m². Use the calculator at the top of the page, or go by these common layouts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath to the shed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m x 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m x 9m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5m x 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDog run along a fence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m x 12m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField gateway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m x 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLawn or play area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6m x 6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1m wide path, lay the mats end to end. For a 1.5m wide path, lay them across the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMat only, or with pegs and ties?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mat comes on its own or with ground pegs and cable ties. The pegs anchor the mat to the ground and the cable ties join it to the mats next to it, so nothing shifts, lifts or opens up gaps. We recommend pegs and ties for play areas, slopes, vehicle routes and anywhere the public walks. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eMat only\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already have fixings or are replacing a mat in an existing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaying tips for lawns and paths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMow the grass short first. Fill any hollows with topsoil and seed bare patches, so the mats sit flat and the grass knits in faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButt the mats tightly together and peg the corners so no edge can lift into a trip hazard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay between spring and early autumn if you can. Grass comes through in a few weeks in the growing season, and much more slowly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater the area in dry spells while the grass establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso suitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e under swings, slides and climbing frames in gardens, schools, nurseries and parks. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/playground-safety-grass-mats\"\u003eplayground grass mats\u003c\/a\u003e for full playground guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and overflow parking:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the 23mm mat where cars will cross or park on grass. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavy-duty-rubber-grass-mats-for-car-parks\"\u003erubber grass mats for car parks and driveways\u003c\/a\u003e. For large car parks, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/turf-reinforcement-mesh\"\u003eturf reinforcement mesh\u003c\/a\u003e covers 50m² per roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing them under play equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber grass mats are a popular safety surface for grassed play areas: the grass stays green and there's no bark or loose fill to top up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e23mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e tested by Rapra to BS EN 1177 for a critical fall height of up to 3.3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e made for grass protection. Its critical fall height is much lower (typically around 1m), so choose 23mm under swings, slides and climbing frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the mats on grass or soil. Fall-height ratings don't apply on concrete, tarmac or paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the whole impact area around each piece of equipment, peg and tie every mat, and have new public play areas inspected before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the free height of fall of your equipment and we'll confirm the right mat before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMat size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000mm x 1500mm (1m x 1.5m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5m² per mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23mm heavy duty or 16mm standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% recycled rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen honeycomb grid with a non-slip finish. Grass grows through and water drains through.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCritical fall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23mm: up to 3.3m (BS EN 1177:1998, tested by Rapra)\u003cbr\u003e16mm: typically around 1m. Ask us before using it under play equipment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMat only, or with ground pegs and cable ties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExisting grass or soil, flat or gently contoured. Cut to fit with a sharp knife.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeatherproof and frost-resistant for year-round outdoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccess\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelchair and pushchair friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something else? 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