Epdm rubber flooring for outdoor children’s playgrounds

EPDM rubber flooring is one of the most popular flooring types used today for outdoor children’s playgrounds. Thanks to its outstanding properties, it brings values ​​in terms of quality and aesthetics to the playground.

1. Structure of EPDM rubber floor

EPDM rubber flooring has 2 basic layers: SBR cushion layer and EPDM color layer. The particles are mixed with PU Binder glue to create an adhesive bond. The floor thickness varies from 10mm – 100mm depending on the needs and budget of the customer to choose the right one.

– SBR granules: Name: Styrene Butadiene Rubber, brand name: Soflex, origin: Malaysia. SBR granules are recycled rubber granules from tires. They are black and used as a cushion for rubber floors to increase elasticity, durability and save costs for rubber floors if you want to make large thickness. Because they are recycled rubber, SBR granules are much cheaper than EPDM granules. However, the value they bring to rubber floors is extremely wonderful.

– EPDM granules: Name Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. It is the original rubber granules, granule size: 1-4mm, brand name Soflex, origin Malaysia. This is the main rubber granule that creates the quality of rubber floors. With many colorful colors, it is easy for you to design according to your preferences. EPDM granules account for 80% of the value of the floor, so the price is high. Normally, only a 10mm thick surface EPDM layer is standard. It saves costs but still ensures quality.

– PU Binder glue: Name Polyurethane Binder, brand name Soflex, origin Malaysia. This is a specialized glue used to mix rubber granules for floor construction. The glue has good adhesion, high durability, does not make rubber granules inert, and does not yellow.

1. Characteristics of EPDM rubber floors

– High elasticity: EPDM rubber flooring is known to have extremely good elasticity. Because it is a rubber material, the elasticity can protect children from falling without injury. At the same time, it creates softness for children when playing and running.

– High friction: In addition to maximum elasticity, EPDM rubber floors also have high friction. Because the structure of EPDM rubber floors is from rubber particles mixed with glue and flattened, there will be gaps between the particles to create roughness and friction for the floor. With friction, it will help prevent slipping when playing, ensuring absolute safety for children.

– Good drainage: Rubber floors have good water permeability, so there is no water stagnation on the surface. Rubber floors absorb water into the concrete floor below. Therefore, to ensure the quality of rubber floors, concrete floors need to have drainage and a water collection funnel to avoid water stagnation below, affecting the life of EPDM rubber floors .

– High color fastness: EPDM rubber particles are in the original form of rubber when produced, the color is mixed from the beginning and not sprayed on the outside of the particles. Therefore, the color fastness is high from 7 to 10 years, and depending on the storage conditions as well as the purpose of use, it can be more durable or fade sooner.

– Diverse colors: EPDM rubber floors have more than 30 different colors from bright to dark. Suitable for customers to choose and design according to their needs and preferences. In particular, colors can be mixed together in proportion to create more texture as well as make the floor more vivid. Usually the color mixing ratio is 30:70, 20:80 or 50:50.

2. Why choose Dreamlife MT to install EPDM rubber flooring?

If you are wondering which supplier and  EPDM rubber floor  is reputable and quality assured, Dreamlifemt is a great choice for you. We have many years of experience in the profession and are construction partners for many large corporations. Along with that is a team of enthusiastic staff committed to bringing satisfaction to you.