Playgrounds and playing areas are places to enjoy and have
fun, which is why they need to be as safe as possible for children. Using
playground safety surfacing can help provide children with safe spaces to play
and ensure that playgrounds are the colourful and accessible places they should
be.
At Matta UK, we stock a variety of safety surfaces made from
up to 85% recycled materials. From Play Matta to Pathway Matta, we have
everything you need to create safe spaces for children, with little
environmental impact.
But which type of Matta is best for you? Below we go through
the options in detail to help you make the right choice for your needs.
Play Matta
Play Matta is designed to be a fantastic alternative to wet-pour
and rubber mulch playing surfaces. With great features and many designs
available, they’re a reliable choice for children’s play areas.
What are the benefits of Play Matta?
Some of the benefits of Play Matta include:
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Unique safety surface matting solution made from
100% recycled materials.
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Cost-effective solution for safety flooring.
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Available in 15 different colours that can be
mixed and matched in any combination to create unique play areas. Create
different zones for different activities to create a stylish, welcoming play
area.
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10-year guarantee, ensuring long-lasting
results.
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Flame retardant to avoid damage caused by arson.
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Critical Fall Height of up to 4.5m.
Playground surfaces can also harbour bacteria, fungi, or insects that can lead to infections. Some children might also experience allergic reactions to natural surfaces like wood fibre. Regular cleaning can help mitigate these risks, but the choice of material plays a significant role in minimizing these concerns.
Who is Play Matta suitable for?
Play Matta is suitable for outdoor playing areas, and can be
used in parks, schools, community centres and other spaces requiring a long-lasting
and safe surface. They’re ideal for use with play equipment such as climbing
frames and swings, and they offer children the chance to play freely, letting
their imaginations do the rest.
Safety Matta
Safety Matta are our rubber grass mats, which act as a
unique grass protection mat style surfacing product. They are very versatile
and can be used for playing fields, seating areas and much more.
What are the benefits of Safety Matta?
Some of the benefits of Safety Matta include:
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Safety Matta creates a naturally grassy surface
for optimum safety.
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Looks natural, with grass blending in within a matter
of weeks.
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They can be used across a variety of areas to
create playing surfaces and much more.
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Critical Fall Height of 2.9m, increasing to 4.5m
when combined with Play Matta.
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Available in black and natural green to create
different looks.
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Fits securely to the ground to prevent lifting
or moving. Fully lugged and glued
500x500mm.
Who is Safety Matta suitable for?
Safety Matta provides a unique and subtle way of protecting
surfaces, making them suitable for a range of purposes. While they are a
popular choice for playgrounds and sports surfaces, they are also ideal for
seating areas and other outdoor spaces that could benefit from safety flooring.
Recover Matta
Recover Matta is a unique solution to help give old or
damaged surfacing a new lease of life. It can restore a damaged playground,
making it safe once again.
What are the benefits of Recover Matta?
Some of the benefits of Recover Matta include:
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Helping repair old and damaged playing surfaces,
providing long-lasting repairs. This can reduce the environmental impact of
having to fully replace damaged surfacing.
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It’s a cost-effective way to replace damaged
surfaces, ideal for limited budgets.
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Its durability means it won’t need replacing for
some time, providing long-term safety assurance.
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Saves time compared to a complete removal and
replacement of existing playing surface materials.
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Free draining and Critical Fall Height values
are increased.
· Great range of shaded colours.Great range of shaded colours.
Who is Recover Matta suitable for?
Recover Matta is suitable for anyone dealing with damaged or worn playground surfacing. When surfacing becomes damaged, it poses a safety risk, but Recover Matta provides a fast and effective solution that is cost-effective - ideal for those faced with low budgets for repairs and maintenance.
Pathway Matta
Pathway Matta is another important type of surface that can
provide a lot of benefits to children using playing areas. Designed to be safe
and anti-slip, they can connect different areas of playgrounds, as well as
provide safe perimeters for children and adults alike.
What are the benefits of Pathway Matta?
Some of the benefits of Pathway Matta include:
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Helping to cushion falls and prevent serious
injuries.
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Can be installed over existing hard flooring to
improve safety.
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Helps rejuvenate rundown pathways.
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Long-lasting alternative to mulch pathways.
Who is Pathway Matta suitable for?
Pathway Matta is suitable for parks, playgrounds, care
homes, retirement homes, hospitals, schools and more. Designed to prevent slips
and falls, it not only has an anti-slip coating, but the cushioned surface can
also prevent serious injuries from taking place. As they’re easy to install
over existing flooring, Pathway Matta is a simple, cost-effective solution for
making spaces usable again.
Matta products are designed with safety in mind, and we’ve
supplied playgrounds all over the UK with our colourful, hard-wearing and safe
playing surfaces. If you’re interested in finding out more about Matta and how
it can transform your space, contact
us today.