Rubber Matting UK: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide — Types, Uses & How to Choose

These mats allow grass to grow through the apertures while providing a stable, impact-absorbing surface that can meet critical fall height requirements (tested to BS EN 1177) for children’s play equipment.

How to Choose Rubber Matting: 5 Key Factors

Choosing the correct **rubber matting** (7) requires balancing performance needs with environmental constraints. Before making a purchase, evaluate your project against these five essential criteria.

1. Application and Environment

Where will the matting be installed? Outdoor environments demand high UV and ozone resistance to prevent the rubber from cracking and degrading over time; E