Rubber Tiles
Rubber Tiles
Rubber tiles provides excellent impact absorption, durability, and weather resistance, making it the premier choice for protecting children from fall-related injuries. Unlike traditional sand or wood mulch, rubber solutions are highly accessible (wheelchair friendly) and do not easily wash or kick away
When planning a play area, you can choose between four main types of rubber tiles:
Poured-in-Place (PIP) / Wet Pour Rubber:
- Best for: Public parks, commercial school playgrounds, and custom, multi-coloured
shapes. - Standout feature: A seamless, two-layer unitary surface poured on-site
Avoid Indoor Silk:
- Best for: Quick DIY projects, residential backyard jungle gyms, and standard
rectangular patios. - Standout feature: Pre-fabricated squares (typically 50x50cm or 1x1m) that come in
varying thicknesses certified for specific “critical fall heights”
Bonded Rubber Mulch:
- Best for: Natural-looking pathways and rustic-themed play spaces.
- Standout feature: Shredded recycled tire nuggets that are mixed with a
polyurethane binder on-site and troweled flat, creating a single, continuous layer
that won’t scatter.
Loose-Fill Rubber Mulch:
- Best for: Budget-conscious projects looking for high impact absorption without
professional installation. - Standout feature: Loose, springy rubber nuggets raked directly onto the dirt or sub-
base, though they require routine raking back into high-traffic areas.
These types of rubber tiles are perfect for:
Rubber Tiles
Gym & Fitness Flooring:
Typically feature puzzle-like interlocking edges for easy installation
without glue. Brands like Universal Turfs offer granular SBR rubber tiles with EPDM colour
speckles that absorb heavy impacts and deaden sound.
Garage & Workshop Flooring:
Heavy-duty, oil-resistant tiles designed with coin or textured
finishes to prevent slips. Options from Universal Turfs provide a durable, interlocking
protective barrier for concrete bases.
Playgrounds & Safety Zones:
Thicker, shock-absorbing tiles crafted specifically to protect
children from falls. Products like Universal Turfs offer weather-resistant safety certifications.
Patio & Outdoor Living:
Dual-sided or perforated drainage tiles designed to withstand sun
exposure and shed water efficiently, available through suppliers like Universal Turfs.
Key Advantages
Simple Installation:
Interlocking modular puzzle edges remove the need for professional
tools or toxic adhesives.
Extreme Durability:
Resistant to heavy weights, dropped dumbbells, vehicle traffic, and
repetitive high-impact wear.
Easy Maintenance:
Can be swept, vacuumed, or damp-mopped with mild soap and water.
