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The Complete Guide to Playground Rubbber Surface Repairs

The Complete Guide to Playground Rubbber Surface Repairs

Poured in place rubber surfaces are made up of two layers:  1)  base layer, made from long strands of recycled...
aliphatic sealant for your rubber surface

Why pick an aliphatic sealant for your rubber surface

We all have seen granulation on poured in place surfaces. It is amost a natural progression in a system that...
Benefits of rubberizing your boat deck

Benefits of rubberizing your boat deck

The last few years have seen a significant rise in rubberizing all sorts of boats: Fishing boats, recreational vehicles, small...
What happens when a poured in place rubber hole is not primed well before fixing.

Why it is important to prime before fixing holes in your playground rubber surface

What happens when you don't prime repair area in your rubber safety surface I often get asked this question, even from...
Summary points from our last zoom poured in place rubber class taught by Hal Gourad

Summary points from our last zoom poured in place rubber class taught by Hal Gourad

The following is a summary of our last zoom class on poured in place rubber, taught by Hal Gourad:   ...
Playground HIC and GMAX test

How playground surface HIC and GMAX tests are done

A playground surface drop test or more specifically HIC (Head injury Criteria) or GMAX test is conducted to determine if...
Installing Poured in Place  Rubber over rubber tiles

Installing Poured in Place Rubber over rubber tiles

In a previous post, I have talked about using our patch kits to fill the gaps that appear sometimes between...
Why are loose rubber granules appearing in my pool filtration system?

Why are loose rubber granules appearing in my pool filtration system?

Rubberizing a pool deck has several advantages: The surface is cooler to walk on. The surface is slip resistant. The...
The ambering effect of Aromatic binders

The ambering effect of Aromatic binders

Here is a phenomenon that has perplexed many new installers of poured in place rubber surfaces. You mix and trowel...
How to properly prepare your site for playground unitary safety surfacing

How to properly prepare your site for playground unitary safety surfacing

The longevity of any playground unitary safety surface ultimately depends on the quality of the material and install, but also...
How do I trowel EPDM granules on a vertical surface?

How do I trowel EPDM granules on a vertical surface?

Troweling poured in place rubbervertically can be a challenge. There are a few ways to accomplish this: The first way...
Cleaning tools and mixers in a poured in rubber install

Cleaning tools and mixers in a poured in rubber install

I am always asked the question: What. is the best way to clean my trowels and mixer in a poured...
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