Wet-pour rubber softfall
Wet-pour rubber is poured and cured on site as a seamless surface, with its thickness engineered to your equipment's critical fall height — the greater the potential fall, the thicker the impact-absorbing base layer. Because it's installed as one continuous surface rather than loose material, it doesn't shift, compact or need topping up.
It's also the most design-flexible surface we offer: colours, patterns, logos and games can be built directly into the pour. Use our Rubber Colour Blender to try combinations before you commit — it's the same tool our designers use to spec real projects.
Wet-Pour Rubber benefits
Seamless & accessible
One continuous poured surface — no joins, no loose material, fully wheelchair and pram accessible.
Your colours, your design
Blend colours, add patterns, logos or games markings directly into the surface. Try it yourself in our Rubber Colour Blender.
Engineered to your fall height
Thickness is calculated specifically for your equipment's critical fall height and tested to AS 4422.
Minimal upkeep
No raking, topping up or replacing — an occasional hose down keeps it looking and performing like new.
What wet-pour rubber is made of
Wet-pour rubber is built up in two layers, poured and cured on site. Underneath is a shock-absorbing base of recycled SBR rubber granules bound with polyurethane — laid thick enough to cushion a fall from your equipment's height. Over it goes the wear layer you see and walk on: coloured rubber granules, also bound with polyurethane and troweled smooth.
Because it's poured in place rather than laid in tiles or spread as loose material, it cures into one continuous, slip-resistant surface with no joins or gaps. The base layer's thickness is what's engineered to your equipment's critical fall height, so the finished surface keeps the Head Injury Criterion at 1000 or below under AS 4422.
Two rubber types, dozens of colours
The coloured wear layer comes in two rubber types. We'll help you pick the right one for your colours, budget and site — then try your blend in the Rubber Colour Blender.
EPDM — premium synthetic
EPDM is a premium wet-pour rubber surfacing option known for its superior UV resistance, colour retention and durability. Manufactured with colour throughout the rubber granules, it provides a vibrant, seamless and slip-resistant finish that maintains its appearance over time. Ideal for playgrounds, schools and recreational spaces, EPDM offers extensive colour and design options and can meet Australian playground impact protection standards when installed as part of an appropriately specified and tested system.
Earth Red
Scarlet Red
Tangerine
Ochre Gold
Sunshine Yellow
Green Apple
Storm Sky
Grape Purple
Rainbow Blue
Sky Blue
Island Teal
Rainforest Green
Granite Grey
Ghost Gum
Moonlight
Cream
Cashew
Cocoa Bean
CSBR — coloured recycled
CSBR is a cost-effective wet-pour rubber surfacing option made from recycled rubber granules coated in colour. It provides a durable, slip-resistant and seamless finish, making it ideal for schools, childcare centres and playgrounds. Available in a range of colours, CSBR offers an affordable safety surfacing solution, although its colour may fade or wear over time. When installed to the appropriate thickness and tested system specification, it can meet Australian playground impact protection standards.
Rose
Red
Terracotta
Sand Yellow
Mid Green
Dark Green
Orchid
Purple
Dark Blue
Mid Blue
Aqua
Emerald
Jazz
Grey
Eggshell
Beige
Auburn
Cocoa
Ready-made blends
Prefer a proven recipe? Our Carnivale range is a set of ready-mixed blends — each a mix of CSBR and EPDM granules.
Honey Dew
Baby Blues
Mint Julep
Passion Pop
Pumpkin Pie
Ruby Razz
Coastal
Envy
Ground
Jungle
Oceanic
Phantom
Daintree
Harbour
Pacific
Kakadu
Outback
Keppel
Design options
Colours
A wide range of colours and blends to support thematic or natural designs.
Graphics
Markings, shapes and simple games built directly into the top layer.
3D forms
Small mounds and sculptural shapes for added visual interest and gentle play.
Fall height & surface thickness
Under AS 4422, the surface thickness is set by your equipment's critical fall height — the higher the fall, the thicker the build-up. The guide below shows the typical wet-pour thickness for each maximum fall height.
| Max fall height | Thickness required |
|---|---|
| 600mm max | 15mm single layer |
| 1.1m max | 35mm dual layer |
| 1.3m max | 50mm dual layer |
| 1.8m max | 60mm dual layer |
| 2.2m max | 80mm dual layer |
| 2.7m max | 90mm dual layer |
| 3.0m max | 100mm dual layer |
Single layer = wearing layer only · dual layer = impact-attenuation base + wearing layer. EPDM is rated to 1.5m at 50mm. Indicative guide only — the exact build-up for your site is confirmed by impact testing to AS 4422 (AS 4685 for the equipment and fall zones).
Wet-Pour Rubber FAQs
What is wet-pour rubber?
A seamless, poured-in-place playground surface made from rubber granules bound with polyurethane — a coloured EPDM or CSBR wear layer over a shock-absorbing SBR base — cured on site into one continuous, impact-absorbing surface certified to AS 4422.
What's the difference between EPDM and CSBR?
Both are the coloured top (wear) layer. EPDM is a premium virgin synthetic rubber with the best colour vibrancy and UV stability and the widest bright palette. CSBR is colour-coated recycled rubber — more economical and sustainable, and still durable and slip-resistant. We'll recommend the right one for your colours, budget and site.
How thick does wet-pour rubber need to be?
It depends entirely on your equipment's critical fall height — taller equipment needs a thicker impact-absorbing base layer. We calculate and test the exact build-up as part of your design to meet AS 4422.
How much does wet-pour rubber cost?
Wet-pour is the premium softfall option — as a guide, around $160/m² supplied and installed, though the exact figure depends on the area, site access and the depth your fall heights require. See our softfall cost guide for a full breakdown.
Can we choose our own colours?
Yes — wet-pour is our most design-flexible surface. Try your own colour combinations in our Rubber Colour Blender, and we can add patterns, games markings or logos into the pour.
How long does wet-pour rubber last?
Typically 10–15 years with normal use, though UV exposure gradually affects impact performance over time — checked as part of an annual inspection.
Is wet-pour rubber worth the higher upfront cost?
For most sites, yes — it asks almost nothing of you afterwards, unlike loose-fill surfaces that need regular topping up. Over the life of the playground, total cost is often lower than it first appears.
Other surfacing options
Get wet-pour rubber specified for your project
Fixed-price quotes, matched to your equipment's fall height and certified to AS 4422 — supplied and installed Australia-wide.