When DIYing your own playground flooring or indoor and outdoor playgrounds in theme parks, you need to consider many factors, such as the price of amusement equipment, safety, etc. The following is an analysis of the factors that need to be considered for the Cheapest playground flooring option, I hope it will be helpful to you.
Playground Surface Pricing Factors
Playground materials
The cost of different floor materials varies greatly. For example, rubber floor tiles have good elasticity and anti-slip properties, but their relatively high cost will increase the price; while ordinary cement floors have a lower cost and the price will also be relatively low. If it is some high-quality imported materials, the price will be higher.
Construction difficulty
The construction difficulty of the playground floor will also affect the pricing. If the site is complex and requires more manpower and technical input, the cost will increase, and the pricing will also increase accordingly. If the site construction is not difficult, the pricing will be lower.
Quality and maintenance cost
Floor materials with good durability and low maintenance costs may be more expensive to buy at the beginning, but they are corrosion-resistant and not easy to damage. Good quality can save costs for the playground, so the pricing will also be affected. Some floor materials that are easy to wear and require frequent maintenance have high maintenance costs in the later stage. After comprehensive consideration, the overall pricing will be at a certain level.
Safety performance
The playground floor needs to have good safety performance, such as anti-slip, shock absorption, etc. The floor material with higher safety performance has a higher cost and the pricing will be higher accordingly. For the floor under some more stimulating amusement facilities, higher safety performance is required, and the pricing will also be affected.
Aesthetics
A beautiful floor can enhance the overall image and atmosphere of the playground, create a more cheerful and interesting environment, and meet the visual needs of tourists, but the cost of such materials is high, which will increase the price of the floor.
Regional differences
In economically developed areas, land costs are high, labor costs are expensive, and building material prices may also be high, so the price of the playground floor will be correspondingly higher; while in relatively backward economic areas, various costs are lower, and the price of the floor will also be lower.
Cheapest playground surface
PVC plastic floor
It has the advantages of anti-slip, wear-resistant, easy to clean, etc., which can meet basic usage needs. The price of ordinary PVC plastic floor is 40-60 yuan/square meter.
EPDM rubber particle floor
It has good elasticity, anti-slip and weather resistance. The price of EPDM particles of average quality produced by ordinary manufacturers may be around 70 yuan/square meter.
Suspended floor
The price is usually more than 30 yuan per square meter. It uses edible environmentally friendly polypropylene, which is odorless, green and environmentally friendly. It has low requirements for the foundation, is easy to install, can be disassembled and assembled repeatedly, and has good drainage and wear resistance.
Playground mats
The price range is wide, generally ranging from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan. It has good elasticity and cushioning performance, which can effectively reduce the injuries caused by children falling during play. It is non-slip, wear-resistant, pressure-resistant and corrosion-resistant.
Natural sand
It is cheap and can be made from local materials. Children can play games such as building sand castles and digging sand pits on it, which increases the fun. It has good drainage performance and is natural and environmentally friendly, but it is easy to dirty children's clothes and needs to be cleaned regularly.
Loose fill materials
Including wood chips, bark chips, nut shell chips, fine sand, smooth pebbles, etc., the price is relatively low, providing cushioning for falls, and allowing children to play a variety of games; pine bark plays a role in maintaining soil moisture, absorbing dust, and regulating temperature.
Best ground cover for playground
Safety
Safe materials are important. For example, rubber materials such as EPDM rubber granules and rubber mats have good elasticity and anti-slip properties, and have sufficient cushioning properties to reduce the impact of tourists when they fall or fall, and reduce the risk of injury. They are suitable for playgrounds.
Durability
Playgrounds have a large flow of people, and the ground will be frequently trampled and pressured by various amusement facilities, so it is necessary to choose materials that are wear-resistant, pressure-resistant, and not easy to damage.
Maintenance cost
Choosing materials with low maintenance costs can save long-term operating costs. Some materials may need to be waxed, maintained, or replaced regularly, which will increase maintenance workload and costs.
Environmental protection
Prefer non-toxic and odorless EPDM rubber granules to ensure that they will not cause harm to the health of tourists, especially for children's playgrounds.
Aesthetics
You can choose colorful plastic floors, artistic floors with patterns, etc. to add appeal to the playground.
Difficulty of construction
Choosing relatively simple and quick installation can shorten the construction period and reduce the impact on the operation of the playground
Cost
Try to choose cost-effective materials. If the budget is limited, you can choose more economical materials in some non-critical areas and use better performance materials in key amusement facilities areas.
Applicable scenarios
Soft and elastic materials, such as rubber mats, are suitable for children's play areas; while the ground under large amusement facilities such as roller coasters needs to withstand greater impact, so solid concrete or special shock-absorbing materials can be used.
Solution
While ensuring certain safety performance, try to control costs. When choosing, you need to comprehensively consider the specific situation of the playground and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of various materials to determine the most suitable and affordable solution. At the same time, you must also consider the long-term maintenance costs and replacement cycles to ensure that the cost-effectiveness is maximized throughout the use process.
I hope the above suggestions and information will help you make a better choice. If you don’t understand or need to buy indoor equipment, you can contact me at any time.
