Water brings life to play areas, whether it's a fountain or a shallow play area. The space beneath our feet contributes to the appearance, feel, and efficiency of the area.
EPDM rubber flooring offers possibilities for combining color, comfort, and creative design with water play areas. However, choosing EPDM flooring for underwater areas isn't solely dependent on the color of the rubber granules. The entire flooring system must be suitable for the water contact characteristics, especially in areas that are continuously submerged.
What is EPDM flooring?EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. It is a synthetic rubber used in many types of flooring. For pour-in-place rubber flooring, colored rubber granules are mixed with a compatible binder and then installed on a prepared base.
Rubber flooring systems for water play areas can be designed for fountain areas, pool surrounds, and water play zones. Manufacturers offer systems that use EPDM or TPV rubber granules in combination with polyurethane binders, with specific water quality and application requirements for each system