Raised Playground Safety Mats – Installation Guide

Raised playground safety mats are rubber surfaces designed to enhance child safety on playgrounds. They are 23 mm thick and available in:

• black

• green

Safety Mat Dimensions

• width : 1000 mm

• length : 1500 mm

• height : 23 mm

Tools & Safety Equipment

Required Tools

• protective gloves

• safety goggles

• ear protection

• scissors or cutters for rubber mats

• cable ties (“zip ties”)

• rubber mallet

Installation Steps

1. Secure and mark off the installation area.

2. Remove debris, metal fragments and branches.

3. Cut grass, uproot bushes.

4. Sketch the mat layout to minimise cutting.

5. Ensure ground slopes ≤ 5 %.

6. On soft ground, install ground stabilising mesh or hard base.

7. Sow grass if planning turf under mats.

8. Place mats starting from the longest straight edge.

9. Connect mats with cable ties every 20 cm; use two at corners.

10. Trim excess tail of cable ties.

11. Fold the outer edge of the mat 15–20 cm inward; cut a 5 cm trench.

12. Fix mats with stakes: four at each corner + one in the centre.

13. Backfill edges with soil and optionally reseed for visual finish.

14. Water thoroughly to aid grass establishment.