Proper maintenance is vital to the performance and longevity of Kids Karpet®. To ensure safety on your playground we recommend the following guidelines for maintaining the Kids Karpet® on your playground:

High-traffic Use Zones:
High-traffic areas, such as beneath the swings and slide exits, should be frequently raked to maintain the proper level depth as determined by ASTM F1487. Also be sure to remove any foreign objects from this surface area such as rocks, glass, debris and litter. Concentrating on keeping these areas clean and at the proper surface level will greatly reduce the risk of injury on your playground.

Annual Maintenance and Top-Offs:
In addition to the high-traffic areas you will need to ensure that all Kids Karpet® surfaced areas of your playground are raked level and are free of debris. Depending on your particular climate you will need to determine how often you should refresh the Kids Karpet® to maintain our recommended 12” depth. On average this will occur every two to three years. At this time you will only need to add new Kids Karpet® to the existing surfacing to replenish the material that has been lost due to wear-and-tear and environmental conditions. You may contact a Kids Karpet® representative at any time to help you determine how much material you will need and to make delivery arrangements at 800-2-GARICK.

Drainage and Inclement Weather:
Drainage is extremely important to the long-term performance of Kids Karpet®. Consult a Landscape Architect, Engineer or qualified contractor for information on how to achieve proper drainage on your site and beneath the Kids Karpet® surfacing. Geotextile fabric is required as a separation layer between the Kids Karpet® and the free-draining subsurface.
If the Kids Karpet® becomes completely submerged in water due to excessive rain or flooding, or if it freezes in winter weather be sure to keep all children off of the playground during those times. These conditions affect the total performance of the Kids Karpet®. A fall to the surface during that time could result in a very serious injury.

Contact Information:
If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please contact a Kids Karpet® representative at 800-2-GARICK or by clicking here.