Why Choose Rubber Safety Flooring for Schools?
Rubber safety flooring is essential for educational environments, offering shock absorption, slip-resistance and noise reduction. It protects pupils and staff during play and physical activities, withstands heavy foot traffic and is easy to clean. Our safety flooring complies with BS EN 1177 standards to ensure critical fall height protection.
Types of Rubber Safety Flooring
There are several types of rubber safety flooring suitable for schools:
- Playground tiles: Interlocking rubber tiles provide cushioned surfaces under play equipment to reduce injury risk. They come in various thicknesses, colours and designs to match your playground aesthetics.
- Wet area matting: For pool areas, changing rooms and kitchens, slip-resistant matting with drainage holes prevents slips on wet surfaces. See our anti-slip matting collection.
- Gym & sports flooring: Heavy-duty rubber rolls or tiles create safe gymnasium floors that absorb impact and noise. Browse our gym flooring options.
- Classroom & corridor flooring: Smooth, low-profile rubber sheet flooring provides slip resistance in hallways and classrooms while being easy to maintain.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Proper installation ensures maximum safety and longevity:
- Prepare the subfloor: Clean and level the surface before laying tiles or rolls.
- Use adhesives for permanent areas: For permanent installations, use the appropriate adhesive to secure the flooring. Interlocking tiles are ideal for temporary or modular areas.
- Allow for expansion: Rubber can expand slightly; leave a small gap around edges to accommodate movement.
- Routine cleaning: Sweep or vacuum debris and mop with a mild detergent to maintain slip resistance.
Applications & Use Cases
Rubber safety flooring is versatile and can be used in:
- Playgrounds and outdoor play areas
- Sports halls and multi-use games areas
- Classrooms, nurseries and corridors
- Kitchens, canteens and wet areas
- Accessible ramps and entrances
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to prepare the ground before installing playground tiles? Yes, ensure the ground is level, clean and free of debris. A compacted sub-base such as sand or gravel is recommended for outdoor installations.
What thickness of safety flooring do schools need? For playgrounds, choose tile thickness based on critical fall height requirements. For indoor classrooms, 3–6 mm rubber sheet flooring is typically sufficient.
Can school maintenance teams install rubber flooring? Many interlocking tiles are DIY-friendly, but large areas may benefit from professional installation. Contact our team for advice.
How long does rubber safety flooring last? With proper maintenance, rubber floors can last 10–20 years, even in high-traffic environments.
Get Started with Slip‑Not
Ready to create safer learning environments? Slip‑Not offers a wide range of rubber flooring, playground flooring and anti-slip matting products. Browse our collections or call 01744 520110 for expert guidance. Our friendly team can help you choose the right flooring for your school and provide installation advice.
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