From Playgrounds To Fitness Centres: Answering Your Questions About The Play Matta Range

Play Matta offers a diverse array of tile solutions designed for various needs, whether it's creating a safe play area, resurfacing an existing surface, or providing durable flooring for indoor spaces.

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What is Play Matta Original?

Play Matta Original is a two-layered system of durable modular tiles over impact absorbing shock pads, which couples the cushioning layer with the exceptional durability of safe flexible PVC.

What is the life cycle of Play Matta Original?

A well-installed and maintained Play Matta playground (this requires a Play Matta certified installer), will last 10+ years. We have lifted and relayed, or repurposed product well over 15 years old.

How is Play Matta installed?

Play Matta Original can be installed on either compacted base, or existing concrete / asphalt. While Play Matta Original can be self-installed, installation by a certified installer is required for product and installation warranty accreditation.

What is Play Matta Re-Cover?

Play Matta Re-Cover is a unique, cost-effective playground resurfacing programme that quickly transforms cracked, shrinking and worn-outpoured-in-place – and save it from landfill.

How is Play Matta Re-Cover installed?

The existing PiP surface is typically "skimmed" to ensure an even and compliant surface. Following this, Play Matta Original tiles are installed directly on top, welded together and the perimeter pinned. This process utilises and preserves the fall height properties of the underlying PiP, while giving the top surface a brand-new look and feel.

How much maintenance is involved?

Play Matta Re-Cover is very low maintenance. Regular cleaning will prevent the build-up of dirt and grime ensuring the surface performs and looks at its very best.

What is Play Matta Kids?

Play Matta Kids tiles provide versatile safety flooring with light weight tiles, half the size and thickness of other Play Matta tiles. Closed and open surface options available, Play Matta Kids are perfect for environments such as childcare facilities, where hygiene is a priority, and children’s hands may be in direct contact with the floor.

What are Play Matta Kids tiles made from?

Play Matta Kids tiles can be made from either recycled or virgin PVC, depending on colour and application.

Can Play Matta Kids tiles be relocated?

Yes, at half the size and thickness of other Play Matta tiles, Kids tiles can be easily rolled up, relocated or reconfigured as suits.

Can I use Play Matta Kids tiles around pools?

Yes, Play Matta Kids Open tiles are free-draining and anti-slip and suitable for wet areas including pool parameters. Moderate exposure to chlorine will not adversely effect the tiles, although some colour fade may be experienced.

What is Play Matta Safety?

Play Matta Safety tiles are self-draining and ideal for any grassed environment where heavy use causes degradation, or where surface water and mud are problematic.

Perfect for providing fall height attenuation, extra traction and grass protection for areas such as walking tracks, slopes, flying foxes or public access trails.

How do you grow and maintain grass with Play Matta Safety?

Healthy soil, a good initial seed sowing process, light and water will ensure good grass growth up and through the Play Matta Safety tiles. The tiles can be regularly mowed thereafter, ensuring rotary blades do not connect with the product, which may cause damage.

Can Play Matta Safety tiles be used with Play Matta Original?

Yes, Play Matta Safety tiles can join with Play Matta Original tiles and can be used interchangeably.

What is Play Matta Rebound?

The Play Matta Rebound tile is a modular tile which provides a smooth and seamless surface for indoor play spaces, gyms and fitness centers. The smooth top is hygienic and easy to clean, providing good traction underfoot, and indoor sound control.

What is the life cycle of Play Matta Rebound tiles?

Play Matta Rebound tiles come with a 6-year manufacturer's warranty. The unique design and robust injection-molded construction is extremely durable and easy to clean. All Play Matta tiles can be recycled at the end of their life.

How do you clean Play Matta Rebound tiles?

Common household and most commercial cleaners can be used. For super stubborn stains the solvent methyl ethyl ketone is effective.

Will Play Matta Rebound tiles meet indoor fire requirements?

Play Matta Rebound tiles are self-extinguishing and compliant with most international standards – if you have a specific standard or concern, please contact us for more information.

What are Play Matta Scuff Pads?

Play Matta Scuff Pads seamlessly integrate with surrounding loose fill surfacing such as woodchip or sand, providing years of compliant, low maintenance performance in high use areas, such as under swings and slides.

Do Play Matta Scuff Pads come in different sizes?

Yes, Play Matta Scuff Pads can be as small as 1 sqm/11 sq ft to accommodate equipment entry/exit points, right through to full equipment footprint coverage.

Do you have any additional questions or would like to get a quote?

Email us at sales@mattaproducts.com and one of our sales managers will get back to you.

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