Safety Pads Play Pad 5
Safety Pads Play Pad 5 Artificial Grass
The Play Pad 5 Underlayment is a 20mm thick, interlocking foam safety pad engineered specifically to provide impact cushioning, fall protection, and drainage beneath playground artificial turf. It delivers a 2-to-5-foot critical fall height safety rating when combined with standard sub-bases, turf, and infill. The 20mm thickness provides a safety cushion rated to dramatically reduce the impact force of falls from equipment up to 5 feet high. The panels are molded with puzzle-style interlocking edges. This locks the pieces mechanically together, preventing them from sliding, shifting, or creating dangerous gaps beneath the turf over time. It provides ample vertical and horizontal fluid drainage. Water flows instantly through the turf and padding rather than pooling, making the playground area usable right after heavy rains. While optimized for synthetic turf, it is stable enough to be utilized as a safety layer underneath rubber playground mulch or installed exposed to the elements. Ensure your sub-base (compacted aggregate gravel or concrete) is flat and free of sharp debris. Lay the panels out early in the morning in an offset (staggered) pattern. Interlock the puzzle edges tightly together without leaving gaps.
Product Information
Review the product overview, technical specifications, recommended applications, installation notes, and warranty information.
Built For Natural Landscape Performance
Brock Play Pad 5 is a premium, engineered polypropylene shock pad panel designed specifically for commercial and residential playground turf installations. It functions as a safety underlayment directly beneath synthetic grass to deliver impact attenuation, meeting critical fall-height safety demands around play structures. Excavate and prepare a fully compacted aggregate stone base. Ensure the base extends at least 6 feet in all directions past the play equipment footprint to comply with standard CPSC playground fall zone mandates. Install the panels early in the morning before peak solar heat to prevent panel shifting during placement. Place the Play Pad 5 panels directly over the smooth, compacted gravel base. Slide the interlocking puzzle-like edges tightly together. Do not leave structural gaps or an intentional 1/8-inch expansion space between panels, as gapping causes the turf to sink, buckle, and wear down prematurely. Use a sharp utility knife to precisely trace and cut the foam panels to fit flush against playground support posts, borders, or concrete footings.
- Natural multi-tone appearance
- Soft realistic blade structure
- Drainage-friendly construction
- Low-maintenance performance
- UV-stabilized color retention
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Recommended Applications
Play Pad 5 (frequently manufactured by industry leaders like Brock USA or distributed through Flooring Inc.) is a premium, 20mm (approx. ¾-inch) thick interlocking foam underlayment engineered specifically for artificial turf safety. Made from high-density, closed-cell recycled cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or polypropylene foam, this pad is certified to deliver critical fall height safety protection up to 5 feet. It replaces thick, dirty loose-fill aggregate or wood mulch systems to create a stable, sanitary, and impact-forgiving base. The primary application for Play Pad 5. Positioned underneath playground turf, it absorbs the impact of children tumbling from playsets, swings, or slides, meeting strict safety compliance codes for head injuries. Installed over indoor concrete slabs or subfloors. Because it is non-toxic and provides excellent thermal insulation, it converts cold basement rooms into cushioned, safe areas for active youth play. Laid directly into excavated soil zones as a base layer underneath rubber playground mulch or wood chips. This ensures that even if children kick away the top mulch under a swing, the permanent, buried 5-foot fall pad prevents direct ground injuries.
- High-Impact, Elite Athletic Applications
- Suited for Professional Sports Stadiums
Installation & Care Notes
Installing Safety Pads Play Pad 5 Underlayment focuses on maximizing playground safety and impact attenuation. Engineered from premium, non-contaminated recycled cross-linked polyethylene foam, these 1-inch or 2-inch thick interlocking panels (typically sized in 4’ x 5’ or 39” x 90” configurations) provide a high-performance safety layer underneath synthetic turf. According to official Play Pad 5 Product Data, the system is ASTM F1292 certified for Critical Fall Height protection. It does not absorb liquids and utilizes built-in macro-porous channels to route stormwater instantly to the subgrade below. Clear away all existing natural grass, root systems, and organic topsoil. Excavate down to a uniform depth of 3 to 5 inches below your target finished perimeter to accommodate the thick safety padding and aggregate layers.
- Professional base preparation recommended
- Use appropriate infill for the application
- Brush fibers periodically to maintain appearance
- Rinse as needed for dust, pets, or debris
- Confirm drainage needs before installation
Warranty & Availability
The Play Pad 5 (frequently designated as a premium 5mm or 5-series landscape safety shock pad) is typically backed by a 2-year to 5-year limited manufacturer warranty. Despite the brief upfront warranty period, the high-density cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or polyolefin foam matrix features an expected underground operational lifespan of 10 to 12 years before experiencing any structural compression degradation. Because the "5-series" profile represents a leaner, high-density gauge optimization, the warranty specifically targets sub-surface stability and structural uniform rebound rather than Critical Fall Height (HIC) safety metrics, which usually require thicker playground cushions. Covers immediate material splits, structural disintegration, or panel edge fraying upon unrolling and alignment during the initial field layout. Full lifetime-of-the-warranty replacement backing ensuring the closed-cell synthetic structure will not absorb water, decay, rot, or harbor toxic mold and bacteria when locked under damp sub-soils.
- Manufacturer-backed product support
- Nationwide shipping availability
- Sample requests available
- Project quote support available
- Installation support available in select markets
Where Safety Pads Play Pad 5 Works Best
A simple application guide to help customers understand where this turf is most commonly used.
Residential Landscapes
Its Realistic Texture and Density make it Ideal for Decks, Rooftops, Patios, and Pet Play Areas.
Pet Areas
Durable Enough for Pets.
High-Impact Facilities
Ideal for high schools, universities, and municipal parks.
Slit-Film Fiber
The unique interlaced structural design holds down the infill material.
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