Rubber Playground Surfacing
We make playground rubber from quality truck tires in Galion, Ohio. It’s all-black material. The two products we get asked for most on playground work are 1/4 inch recycled rubber and our all-black rubber mulch made from semi tires.
People pick rubber because it lasts longer than wood chips. Wood breaks down and gets thin.
Playground Safety Surfacing and Fall Height
Every piece of playground equipment has a fall height, and the surfacing under it has to be deep enough for that height. Ask us for a spec sheet on the rubber you want to install.
Fall-height ratings come from the playground specification and from testing of the installed surface.
ASTM F1292 and Surfacing Depth
ASTM F1292 is the test method commonly used to measure how playground surfacing absorbs impact, and to relate that result to fall height. Designers, installers, and owners use it when they specify and check a surface. If you need a product spec sheet for the rubber you want to install, ask and we’ll send it.
1/4 Inch Rubber and All-Black Rubber Mulch
1/4 inch recycled rubber is a coarser sized product. It’s a common ask when a loose-fill playground spec names that size. Our rubber mulch is a separate product, also all black, made from semi tires.
Some playground or landscape jobs call for crumb rubber instead of a larger chip. In that case we can quote 10/20 mesh or another crumb size. Custom sizes are available on request.
Equestrian Arenas and Other Loose-Rubber Jobs
The same coarser rubber that shows up on playgrounds is also used in some horse-arena footing mixes. If you’re building or refreshing an arena, send the size your footing contractor specified. We’ll tell you what we can load.
Packaging, Freight, and Ordering
Playground rubber ships in bulk bags or bulk loads, by truckload nationwide. When you request a quote, tell us which product you need, how much, and where it’s going. Email sales@willigtire.com or use the contact form. Our plants are in Galion, Ohio (North, 352 South St.) and Hamilton, Ohio (South).
Frequently Asked Questions
What rubber do you sell for playgrounds?
We supply 1/4 inch recycled rubber, made from truck tires, and all-black rubber mulch made from semi tires. Some playground specs call for crumb rubber instead. The material is all black.
What is ASTM F1292, and is your rubber certified to it?
ASTM F1292 is the test method used to measure impact attenuation of playground surfacing and to relate that performance to fall height. The playground designer and installer use F1292 and the equipment height to set depth. Ask us for a product spec sheet.
How deep should playground rubber be?
Depth depends on the fall height of the equipment and the surfacing specification. Ask us for a product spec sheet.
Is your playground rubber all black?
Yes. We make 1/4 inch recycled rubber and our rubber mulch from truck tires and semi tires. The material is all black.
How do you ship playground rubber?
In bulk bags or bulk loads, by truckload nationwide. Tell us the product, the quantity, and the delivery location when you request a quote.
Request a Quote
Tell us the size, how much you need, and where it’s going. We’ll confirm availability and how we can load it. You can also email sales@willigtire.com.