{"id":1872,"date":"2020-04-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?p=1872"},"modified":"2023-04-05T12:05:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T17:05:36","slug":"pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons: Bonded Rubber Mulch for Playground Surfacing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bonded rubber mulch (sometimes called <em>bonded rubber bark<\/em> or <em>resin bound rubber mulch<\/em>) looks like traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/woodchips-are-not-a-good-surface-for-playgrounds\/\">wood chips<\/a>\u00a0(such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/\">landscaping mulch<\/a>). But upon closer inspection, you&#8217;ll quickly realize that it&#8217;s different.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is bonded rubber mulch?<\/strong> Bonded rubber mulch is an artificial playground surface made of shredded pieces of rubber that are stuck together to form a unitary surface. In other words, this playground surfacing option isn&#8217;t loose pieces of <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-rubber-mulch-for-playground-flooring\/\">rubber mulch<\/a> or wood mulch. They&#8217;re compressed and appear to be &#8220;glued&#8221; together (which is why it&#8217;s sometimes called &#8220;resin bound rubber mulch&#8221;).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1888\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1888\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1888 size-medium\" title=\"Bonded Rubber Mulch playground flooring looks like traditional wood mulch, but is stuck together so that individual pieces can't be moved\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bonded-Rubber-Mulch-for-Playgrounds-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Bonded Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bonded Rubber Mulch playground flooring looks like traditional wood mulch, but is stuck together so that individual pieces can&#8217;t be moved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Is Bonded Rubber Mulch the Best Option for Playground Flooring?<\/h2>\n<p>Bonded rubber is a popular choice for playgrounds and other recreational surfaces. It provides a comfortable, soft cushion to walk, run, or play on, and\u00a0complies with ADA standards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncemch.org\/child-care-health-consultants\/Part2\/2-4_playground_surfacing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF<\/a>) for <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/handicap-accessible-playgrounds\/\">handicap accessible playgrounds<\/a>. People who choose this option report the benefits of using it are that it&#8217;s easy to customize and the safety of bonded rubber compared to other mulched materials is superior.<\/p>\n<p>But we all know that &#8220;popular&#8221; doesn&#8217;t make something &#8220;better.&#8221; So,\u00a0let&#8217;s take a closer look at the factors to take into account when you&#8217;re considering installing a bonded rubber playground surface.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#safety\">Safety of Bonded Rubber Mulch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of Bonded Rubber Mulch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#quality\">Quality of Bonded Rubber Mulch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#installation\">Installation of Bonded Rubber Mulch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"safety\">Safety of Bonded Rubber for Playgrounds<\/h3>\n<p>One of the basic and most important considerations for a <a href=\"https:\/\/playgroundsafety.org\/topics\/topic\/fall-height\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">playground is critical fall height requirements<\/a> for the surface, which have to do with shock absorbency.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1909\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1909 size-medium\" title=\"Bonded Rubber Bark is ADA-compliant\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Playground-Swing-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bonded Rubber Bark is ADA-Compliant\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bonded Rubber Bark is ADA-compliant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on the exact product used, bonded rubber mulch can <strong>require 6 inches of material<\/strong> to better protect a child from a 10-foot fall, according to\u00a0American Standard Testing Methods (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html\">ASTM<\/a>), the institution tasked by the federal government with setting industry safety standards.<\/li>\n<li>In terms of both safety and accessibility by those with disabilities, because it&#8217;s a <strong>unitary surface<\/strong>, bonded rubber is a better playground flooring choice than common loose fill materials (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-rubber-mulch-for-playground-flooring\/\">shredded rubber mulch<\/a>, wood chips, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing\/\">sand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring\/\">engineered wood fiber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-pea-gravel-for-playground-surfacing\/\">pea gravel<\/a>, or dirt\/grass).<\/li>\n<li>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-poured-rubber-surfacing-for-playgrounds\/\">poured-in-place rubber<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-rubber-tiles-playground-flooring\/\">tiled rubber playground flooring<\/a>, debris (such as litter, sticks, etc) is unlikely to get buried in the material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pieces can become loose<\/strong> (think &#8220;unglued&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Typically <strong>only a single layer of surfacing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Bonded rubber is surpassed in safety by <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">poured-in-place rubber flooring<\/a>, which is the most shock absorbent of available playground surfacing materials, in addition to allowing for the most mobility by kids who need physical aids (like wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1908\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1908\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1908 size-medium\" title=\"To determine how much an installation of bonded rubber mulch will cost, you'll need to know the fall height requirements for the equipment on your playground\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Playground-Equipment-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cost of Bonded Rubber Mulch Playgrounds\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">To determine how much an installation of bonded rubber mulch will cost, you&#8217;ll need to know the fall height requirements for the equipment on your playground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"cost\">Cost of Bonded Rubber Mulch Playground Surfacing<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on fall height requirements (depth of surfacing needed), color choices, the condition of the existing surface, location, and a few other factors, the cost of covering a playground 1,000 sq. ft. or larger with <strong>bonded rubber mulch can range from $8 to $16 per sq. ft. installed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You can expect bonded rubber mulch to last about 10 years before needing to replace it. However, it <strong>usually requires intermittent patching up<\/strong>. To ensure the surface continues to meet critical fall height requirements, you may find you need to replace sections of the bound rubber mulch material sooner than what is recommended &#8212; especially if the playground is located in an area that does not allow for adequate drainage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"quality\">Quality of Bonded Rubber Mulch Playground Flooring<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1911\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1911 size-medium\" title=\"How long does bonded rubber mulch last before it needs to be replaced?\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Quality-of-Bonded-Rubber-Mulch-Playgrounds-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Quality of Bonded Rubber Mulch Playgrounds\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How long does bonded rubber mulch last before it needs to be replaced?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Many manufacturers of bonded rubber mulch guarantee that it is <strong>made with safe materials<\/strong> that are free of contaminants and chemicals that could irritate sensitive skin.<\/li>\n<li>Bonded rubber mulch comes in a <strong>variety of colors<\/strong> that make for an aesthetically pleasing playground or recreational area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s not expected to last as long as <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-poured-rubber-surfacing-for-playgrounds\/\">poured rubber playground surfaces<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Because the material resembles wood fibers and other natural materials, it <strong>cannot accommodate the stenciled games or intricate designs\/patterns<\/strong> as you might find in <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">poured rubber playground surfaces<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not all installers use premium materials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you choose bonded rubber mulch for your playground, find an installer who uses only <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/our-surfacing-materials\/\">premium rubber materials<\/a>, like EPDM, SBR, and natural materials. You\u2019ll want to know it\u2019s guaranteed to be free of wire, wood, and other contaminants.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"installation\">Installation of Bonded Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bonded rubber mulch is on the <strong>easier-installation<\/strong> end of playground surfacing choices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick for professionals to install<\/strong>. Depending on the size of the playground, professional installers are typically able to complete it in about one day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/surface-prep-base\/\"><strong>Surface preparation<\/strong><\/a> for bonded rubber mulch installers can increase the time (and cost) of the installation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation isn\u2019t a once-and-done type of thing<\/strong>. Bonded rubber mulch needs maintenance in order to maintain its safety qualities. If you do not maintain the specific installation depth on a playground, children who fall are at risk of serious injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1906\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1906 size-medium\" title=\"Kids love slides... especially those with a comfortable landing area\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kid-Playing-on-Slide-at-Playground-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Playground Fun\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kids love slides&#8230; especially those with a comfortable landing area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to also consider factors such as climate in your area, budget, product availability, and location constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Bonded rubber playground mulch (which we don&#8217;t install) <strong>isn&#8217;t the only rubber playground surfacing option<\/strong>! For larger playgrounds (at schools, parks, daycare centers, and other public playgrounds), we recommend considering a different uniform rubber surface (like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">poured-in-place rubber<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\">rubber playground tiles<\/a><\/strong>). The reason we only install those is because we <i>honestly<\/i> believe they\u2019re some of the best surfacing options for your playground.<\/p>\n<p>Again, we don\u2019t bonded rubber playground surfacing (because we don\u2019t think it\u2019s the best option for kids or parents). You probably still have questions \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/contact-us\/\">contact adventureTURF<\/a> for answers! We\u2019d love to help you design the safest, most accessible playground surface possible! If you\u2019re ready to take the next steps to choosing the right type of playground surfacing for your situation, reach out to us to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/get-a-quote\/\">request a free quote<\/a> (for poured rubber or rubber tile playground surfacing). We\u2019d love to help you create a place for adventure!<\/p>\n<p>With so many different qualities and characteristics to consider, choosing a playground surface can be bewildering. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-playground-surfacing-and-flooring-materials\/\">an ultimate guide of all the pros and cons of 11 of the most popular playground surfaces<\/a>, from wood chips to recycled rubber mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block faq container-fluid white normal \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header center\"><h2 class=\"header\">FAQ<\/h2><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex \">\n            <div class=\"accordion col-12\" id=\"faq-block_c9b1f6c40a74a4530850e045e25e3c4b\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading0\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse0\">\n                                        <span>How much does bonded rubber mulch cost?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_c9b1f6c40a74a4530850e045e25e3c4b\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>The cost of covering a playground 1,000 sq. ft. or larger with bonded rubber mulch can range from $8 to $16 per sq. ft. installed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface\/#cost\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                        <span>Is bonded rubber mulch a safe playground material?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_c9b1f6c40a74a4530850e045e25e3c4b\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Bonded rubber mulch can require 6 inches of material\u00a0to better protect a child from a 10-foot fall, according to\u00a0American Standard Testing Methods (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html\">ASTM<\/a>). Pieces can often become loose, and typically a single layer of surfacing is used.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface\/#safety\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                        <span>How do you install bonded rubber mulch?\u00a0<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_c9b1f6c40a74a4530850e045e25e3c4b\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Bonded rubber mulch is quick for professionals to install. Depending on the size of the playground, professional installers are typically able to complete it in about one day. However, installation isn\u2019t a once-and-done type of thing. Bonded rubber mulch needs maintenance in order to maintain its safety qualities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface\/#installation\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function($){\n\n        var initializeBlock = function( $block ) {\n            $('#faq-block_c9b1f6c40a74a4530850e045e25e3c4b').collapse();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ Initialize each block on page load (front end).\n        $(document).ready(function(){\n          initializeBlock();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ Initialize dynamic block preview (editor).\n        if( window.acf ) {\n            window.acf.addAction( 'render_block_preview', initializeBlock );\n        }\n\n    })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n            \t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"mainEntity\": [{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much does bonded rubber mulch cost?\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The cost of covering a playground 1,000 sq. ft. or larger with bonded rubber mulch can range from $8 to $16 per sq. ft. installed.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-bonded-rubber-mulch-for-playground-surface\/#cost&#039;&gt;Learn More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;h2&gt;&lt;\/h2&gt;\n\"\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is bonded rubber mulch a safe playground material?\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Bonded rubber mulch can require 6 inches of material\u00a0to better protect a child from a 10-foot fall, according to\u00a0American Standard Testing Methods (&lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html&#039;&gt;ASTM&lt;\/a&gt;). 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