Services · Surfacing
Safety Surfacing & Borders
A full range of surfacing options to cushion falls, plus durable borders that keep the play area neat and contained.
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The Approach
How We Handle Safety Surfacing and Borders
Most playground injuries involve falls, so protective surfacing is one of the most important parts of the plan. Options include engineered wood fiber, wood mulch, shredded rubber mulch, poured-in-place rubber and turf with the right shock-absorbing system.
Per the CPSC’s home playground handbook, loose-fill surfacing should be maintained at a depth of 9 inches for equipment up to 8 feet high, and sand or pea gravel at 9 inches for equipment up to 5 feet high, extending at least 6 feet beyond the equipment. Our Surfacing Calculator turns that into cubic yards.
What You Get
Safety Surfacing and Borders Highlights
Engineered Wood Fiber and Mulch
Loose fill that is easy to refresh.
Rubber Mulch
Shredded rubber that resists washing out.
Poured-In-Place Rubber
Seamless, colorful and accessible.
Turf Systems
Clean-looking surfaces with shock-absorbing pads.
Borders
Durable vinyl or composite borders keep material in.
Depth and Coverage Planning
Volumes planned to the guidance, not guessed.
Free Interactive Tool
Calculate Your Surfacing
Cubic yards, based on the CPSC depth guidance.
Transformations
See the Difference
Drag the handle to compare before and after.
Our Process
How We Work
Tell Us About Your Space
Your yard or site, the ages of the kids and what they love to do.
We Design It
A custom layout with colors, features and a safety zone, often with a 3D rendering.
Delivery and Installation
Professional installation, with the surfacing and finishing details planned.
Play and Support
You enjoy it, and we are a call away for upgrades, maintenance and questions.
How deep should loose-fill surfacing be?
The CPSC advises at least 9 inches of compressed loose fill (wood mulch, engineered wood fiber or shredded rubber) for equipment up to 8 feet high. An initial 12 inches compresses to about 9. Sand and pea gravel are advised only up to 5 feet.
Does equipment with no elevated platform need surfacing?
The CPSC says equipment with no elevated play surface, such as a sandbox or an activity wall, does not need protective surfacing.
How far should surfacing extend?
At least 6 feet beyond the perimeter of the equipment, and further in front of and behind swings.
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Tell us about your yard or site and the kids who will play there. We will send a free quote. Or call now and talk to a playground specialist.
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Playset Kingdom designs, delivers and installs custom vinyl playsets and commercial playgrounds for homes, schools, churches and communities across the United States.
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