Advantages of EPDM Rubber Floor in Kindergarten
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In the construction of kindergarten environment, the choice of floor material is crucial. EPDM rubber floor has become the first choice of many kindergartens with its excellent performance.
Today, let’s introduce the advantages of EPDM rubber floor in kindergarten in detail.
Good elasticity: scientific buffer design
EPDM rubber floor has excellent elasticity, which can effectively reduce the impact force of children when running and jumping. 70% of falls during exercise of young children will be concentrated on the knees and elbows. EPDM floor achieves dynamic protection through a double-layer structure: the bottom elastic cushion layer can absorb 60%-70% of the impact force, and the surface particles are densely arranged to reduce the risk of abrasions. Experiments show that the impact force of falling on the EPDM runway is 1/3 of that of the cement floor, truly realizing “falling without injury”.
Bright and lasting colors
The EPDM rubber floor in kindergarten has rich and diverse colors, and can be personalized according to the overall style of the kindergarten and the preferences of the children. Moreover, these brightly colored rubber floors have good weather resistance and are not easy to fade. Whether in direct sunlight or in a windy and rainy environment, it can maintain bright colors for a long time. This not only adds a lively atmosphere to the kindergarten, but also stimulates children’s imagination and creativity.
EPDM’s coloring freedom far exceeds that of traditional materials, and more than 200 color numbers can be mixed. Kindergartens often design the floor into rainbow color rings, letter mazes or animal footprints, for example:
Blue wavy lines guide children to balance training;
Red number squares are integrated into mathematical enlightenment games;
Green plant patterns stimulate interest in natural exploration.
This “functional aesthetics” design turns the sports space into an open classroom.
Excellent anti-slip performance
For lively and active children, the anti-slip performance of the floor is very important. EPDM rubber floor has good anti-slip properties, which can ensure the safety of children’s walking even in wet environments. Whether children are running in the rain or accidentally spilling water on the ground, it is not easy to slip. This provides reliable safety for children’s daily activities.
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic
The raw materials of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) have been internationally certified for environmental protection and do not contain harmful ingredients such as phthalates. During its production process, the “high-temperature hot vulcanization” technology is used to control the volatile organic compound (VOC) content to a level close to zero. Compared with the pungent smell that may be released by traditional PVC tracks, EPDM can reach an odor-free state 48 hours after laying, which is especially suitable for the sensitive respiratory system of young children. During the installation process, no harmful substances will be produced, ensuring the quality of indoor and outdoor air in the kindergarten.
Long-term and durable use
EPDM’s anti-ultraviolet layer can resist 8-10 years of sun aging, and its weather resistance is 3 times higher than that of ordinary plastics. Its seamless one-piece molding process eliminates dust accumulation in cracks, requires daily washing with clean water, and reduces maintenance costs by 60%. The actual case of a provincial demonstration park in Shanghai shows that after 5 years of using EPDM tracks, the breakage rate is still less than 2%, which is far better than the silicon PU venues laid during the same period.
Excellent weather resistance [-30℃ to 80℃]
Shrinkage rate ≤0.5% in low temperature environment, avoiding cracking;
Surface temperature is 15-20℃ lower than asphalt when exposed to high temperature, preventing burns;
Water permeability is 5-10mm/s, and it can be used 20 minutes after heavy rain.
Choosing EPDM floor is essentially the kindergarten’s deep understanding of “child-friendly environment” – safety is not a cage that restricts activities, but the cornerstone of releasing nature. When children run freely on the colorful track, they gain not only a strong body, but also a childhood memory of being gently supported.
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