Did you know surfacing takes up 50-90% of the space at aquatic centers? That makes flooring the largest feature with the most potential for engagement. While spray fixtures and structures add 3D elements that create depth, flooring provides visual interest and completes any thematic design.
Slide towers, play structures, and spray fixtures add appeal to waterparks and splash pads, but surfacing is often overlooked. When the default choice is concrete, a massive canvas of design potential goes untapped. In fact, aquatic safety surfacing can become a play feature on its own with many benefits or add unique themed motifs that complete any attraction.
Games such as hopscotch, treasure hunt pathways, search-and-finds, and other imaginative elements can be designed into a surface like Life Floor to allow for more engagement opportunities. Spray fixtures typically only allow one or two children to use them at a time, but everyone plays on the surface at the same time which provides venues with a large return on investment and positive guest experience.
Beyond the added play value aspect of well-designed surfaces, there are safety benefits that are provided by surfaces certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 such as Life Floor. Certified surfacing products are cushioned, slip-resistant, durable, and non-abrasive.
In addition to providing facilities with beautiful designs and elevated safety, aquatic flooring tiles such as Life Floor will improve safety and increase inclusivity for all ages and abilities. To learn more about how to specify Life Floor in Canada, please contact Polyvalens.