Questions & Answers — Safe-Play Rubber Playground Tiles
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My backyard is grass and not concrete. What is the safest way to apply on grass?
Our 1" Safe-Play Tiles are installed with dowels. Dowels are little pegs that hold the flooring together. Similar to the pegs used to put furniture together. Our 2.5" and 3.5" tiles are installed with glue. You would place the glue in between the tiles to hold the flooring together.
Was this helpful?I'd like to install this on the floor of our garage, underneath some playground equipment to be hung from the rafters. When not in use, however, we'd still like to park the cars in there. Can this flooring handle the weight of a car?
Our Safe-Play Tiles can handle the weight of a car. Since these are composed of rubber, oil from your vehicle can break down the flooring over time.
Was this helpful?Can 2.5" thick Safe Play tiles be installed on level compact dirt. The play area would be surrounded by curbing but not adhered with glue to any under surface.
Our Safe-Play tiles are recommended to be installed over Concrete, Asphalt and Wood sub surfaces. Since these tiles are porous, any heavy rain may cause the dirt underneath to become compromised and cause your flooring to buckle.
Was this helpful?Can you tell me if the tiles are rated to ASTM F3012? If so are they able to protect against impact when the temperatures drop well below freezing? We live in Alaska and the children use to playground until it's -15.
Our Safe Play Tiles are not rated ASTM F3012 because they are not loose-fill rubber. These tiles will protect against impact in below freezing temperatures.
Was this helpful?What is the average expected lifespan of these rubber tiles if they are being used outdoors?
Our Safe-Play Tiles are made from high-quality rubber and can last for as long as you own the flooring. The warranty on these tiles is five years.
Was this helpful?Does it meet ASTM 1292 test data ?
Yes, this product is IPEMA Certified for independent verification of compliance with ASTM F1292 standards.
Was this helpful?Does a basketball bounce on these. Can I put hoops on either end to play?
We do not recommend this type of flooring to be used for basketball.
Was this helpful?It gets HOT here in Arizona ..someimes as hot as 120. Can this product withstand the heat? Is there a better option?
Yes it can! This product is made from recycled tires so it is extremely durable. These tiles will heat up in the sun, similar to the way a tire would, but can be rinsed with a hose to cool them down.
Was this helpful?Can we mix the tile thicknesses together? We would like to put the 2.5 inch tile under the play structure and then (to save money) expand beyond the main fall area with the thinner tiles. Or, is this not recommended?
We would advise against this as it may create a tripping hazard where the two different thicknesses meet.
Was this helpful?can I put these tiles on a stone patio? we want to put a small play structure on our patio and have this underneath. Would we need glue to install?
Yes they can be installed on stone, as long as the surface is even. Any cracks should be filled out before installing. Our 1" Safe-Play Tiles are installed with dowels that hold the tiles together, so you wouldn't need glue to install these. However, our 2.5" and 3.5" tiles are installed with glue to hold the flooring together.
Was this helpful?Can the 1" tiles be installed over road base, pea gravel or decomposed granite?
Yes, these tiles can be installed on those surfaces.
Was this helpful?I plan to installed 480 sq.ft. of the 2.5" Play-Safe tiles around the play set on top of compacted road base. Will the installation work? Thanks, Albert
You may install our Safe-Play tiles over compacted road base but these tiles are recommended to be installed over hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and wood. Since these tiles are porous, heavy rains may compromise the gravel underneath and cause your flooring to buckle.
Was this helpful?1. question can you cut the tiles to make it fit a smaller area? 2. due they get hot in the sunlights and will a dog tear up the tiles if they're running back and forth? I have a dog run with mulch but the mulch gets everywhere so I was thinking of putting them in the dog run. Please let me know it it would work.
You may cut our Safe-Play Tiles can be cut using a saw to fit your area. These tiles can be hot to the touch in direct sunlight but are cooler than concrete or asphalt. Black would be the hottest in the sun, with the other colors being much cooler. We recommend spraying water over the tiles during the day. These tiles are designed for the playground and hence are able to handle heavy traffic, so your dog running on them wouldn't damage them.
Was this helpful?Do these tiles need to be glued down on concrete to prevent them from moving? I’d like to put them on stamped concrete walkway which is pretty smooth on the surface. I’d prefer to not glue them if it’s not necessary.
Our 1" Safe-Play Tiles are installed with dowels that hold the tiles together, so you wouldn't need glue to install these. However, our 2.5" and 3.5" tiles are installed with glue to hold the flooring together. You could use the 1" tiles for your walkway.
Was this helpful?How many square feet of outdoor flooring tiles do you suggest go under a double stall handicapped swing?
Please use our flooring calculator on the product page to calculate the number of Safe-Play Tiles you would need for this purpose.
Was this helpful?Can you cut a curved border?
You can cut a curved border into our Safe-Play Tiles with a large, sharp bread knife. We would first suggest marking how you would like to cut the tiles and then cut them in the shape that you want.
Was this helpful?Can these be installed over an existing wood deck?
You can install our Safe-Play Tiles over any hard flat surface like concrete, asphalt, crushed granite, plywood, and the like, so yes our playground tiles can be installed over a wood deck.
Was this helpful?The Department of Children, Youth, and Families wanted to know if our playground using your Safe-Play tiles has ASTMF1292-certification. They are the 1-inch (1.5-foot fall) tiles installed in a playground for toddlers.
Our Safe-Play Tiles do have fall height certification under ASTM F1292-17a and are rated for 1.5' fall height for our 1" tiles. If you would like a copy of this testing, please feel free to reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via phone, chat, or email.
Was this helpful?Are your Safe-Play Tiles non-slip - esp in the rain if it gets wet. Need something super safe for a toddler playground.
Our Safe-Play Tiles are very slip resistant and are more slip resistant when wet. These tiles would be perfect for a toddler's playground since they are very shock absorbent. These tiles are rated with a fall height rating which essentially means that your child can fall from a certain height without your child getting seriously hurt.
Was this helpful?I was thinking of installing these under wall to wall carpeting in my indoor gym. Can anyone tell me if there is a very strong rubber smell to this item? I do not want it to stink up my house, but I think it would do a great job as padding for my gym area.
Our Safe-Play Tiles are made for outdoor use, so they will have a stronger rubber smell compared to our rubber products that are made for indoor use.
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