Recycled Rubber Play Area Chippings – Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds & Gardens

Create a safer, more colourful and comfortable outdoor play environment with our Recycled Rubber Playground Safety Chippings. Designed to provide effective impact absorption, these durable rubber chippings offer a practical, low-maintenance surfacing solution for children's playgrounds, school play areas, nurseries, parks and residential gardens.

Manufactured from 100% recycled rubber and finished with water-based acrylic colour coatings, these chippings combine excellent shock absorption with long-lasting durability. Their weather-resistant properties make them suitable for year-round outdoor use, helping to create a cleaner, softer and more enjoyable play surface.

Available in a selection of attractive colours and convenient 20kg and 500kg bag sizes, these rubber chippings are ideal for both small garden projects and larger commercial playground installations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Impact-Absorbing Protection: Helps cushion falls and reduce the risk of injury in children's play areas.

• 100% Recycled Rubber: Manufactured using recycled materials, providing an environmentally responsible surfacing option.

• Durable & Weather-Resistant: Designed to withstand rain, frost, snow and changing outdoor conditions.

• Low Maintenance: No mowing or watering required.

• Comfortable Underfoot: Creates a soft, flexible surface suitable for playgrounds and recreational spaces.

• Wide Colour Selection: Available in multiple colours to complement different outdoor environments.

• Excellent Drainage: Allows water to drain through the surface, helping to minimise standing water.

• Versatile Application: Suitable for domestic gardens, schools, nurseries, parks and commercial playgrounds.

• Easy to Install: Can be spread across a suitably prepared area to create an attractive, protective surface.

Ideal Applications

These recycled rubber safety chippings are suitable for a variety of outdoor environments, including:

• Children's playgrounds and adventure play areas

• School playgrounds and nursery outdoor spaces

• Domestic gardens and play equipment areas

• Public parks and recreational facilities

• Commercial play areas

• Outdoor activity and exercise spaces

• Landscaping and decorative ground coverage

Product Specifications

Coverage Information

Coverage depends on the installation depth and the total quantity required.

At an approximate depth of 50mm:

• 20kg Bag: Covers approximately 1m².

• 500kg Bulk Bag: Covers approximately 25m².

These figures are estimates and may vary depending on ground preparation, installation depth and surface conditions.

For playground safety applications, the required installation depth should be determined by the equipment's critical fall height and the relevant impact-attenuation test results.

Installation Guidance

For the best performance and appearance, ensure that the installation area is correctly prepared before applying the rubber chippings.

1. Prepare the Ground: Remove weeds, debris and unwanted materials, then level the installation area.

2. Install a Weed Membrane: Lay a suitable landscape fabric to help prevent weed growth and maintain separation from the underlying soil.

3. Fit Suitable Edging: Install a secure perimeter border to contain the rubber chippings and help maintain the required depth.

4. Spread the Chippings: Distribute the material evenly across the prepared surface.

5. Check Surface Depth: Ensure the installation depth meets the requirements of the intended application and any relevant playground safety standards.

6. Maintain the Surface: Periodically inspect, redistribute and top up the chippings where necessary, particularly in high-use areas.

Safety & Performance

These rubber chippings are designed for use in impact-absorbing playground surfaces. The product information references testing relating to BS EN 1177 and BS EN 1176 playground safety requirements.

For installations beneath play equipment, always consult the applicable product test reports and select the appropriate surface depth for the equipment's critical fall height.

Why Choose Recycled Rubber Playground Chippings?

Recycled rubber chippings provide a practical alternative to traditional playground ground coverings such as bark, gravel and natural grass. Their combination of cushioning performance, colour options and weather resistance makes them an excellent choice for outdoor spaces requiring both protection and visual appeal.

Whether upgrading a garden play area or installing surfacing for a larger school or public playground, these rubber chippings offer a durable and versatile solution designed for everyday outdoor use.