20mm Coloured Playground Rubber Chippings – Rubber Mulch & Play Bark

Our coloured playground rubber chippings — also known as coloured rubber mulch — are a durable, low-maintenance recycled rubber surface available in seven shades for play areas, playgrounds, gardens, schools and landscaping projects across the UK. Made from recycled rubber, these 20mm chippings hold their colour, drain freely and outlast bark mulch without rotting or breaking down.

Coloured Rubber Chippings and Rubber Mulch

Coloured rubber chippings and coloured rubber mulch are the same recycled rubber surfacing in a choice of shades. They give you the durability and drainage of standard rubber mulch with a decorative finish for gardens, borders, pathways, play areas and recreational spaces.

Available Colours

Choose from seven colours:

• Black — classic, hard-wearing playground finish
• Summer Blue — bright blue rubber chippings for play areas and feature borders
• Moss Green — natural green rubber mulch that blends into garden landscaping
• Rustic Red — warm red rubber chippings for pathways and decorative areas
• Slate Grey — modern grey finish for patios and contemporary schemes
• Woodland Brown — natural bark-look brown without the rot
• Camo — mixed green and brown blend for a natural, broken-up finish

Please check your selected colour carefully before ordering.

Rubber Mulch for Play Areas, Playgrounds and Gardens

These coloured rubber chippings suit garden play areas, school and nursery playgrounds, pathways, borders, recreational spaces and decorative landscaping. As a coloured play area rubber mulch they create a softer, cleaner surface around swings, climbing frames and trampolines, while adding colour to gardens and outdoor projects. Suitability depends on the intended use, installation method and required depth.

Bulk Bag Sizes and Coverage

Supplied in bulk bags from 100kg up to 2000kg, plus a small sample option in every colour. Approximate coverage at 50mm depth:

Coverage is approximate and varies with depth, ground conditions and compaction.

Playground Safety and BS EN 1177

Coloured rubber chippings provide a softer surface than gravel, soil or hard landscaping and can help cushion impact in general play areas. Important: beneath swings, slides, climbing frames or any equipment where a child could fall from height, surfacing must be assessed against the required Critical Fall Height (CFH) and, where applicable, meet BS EN 1177. For muddy patches, pathways, flat play spaces and decorative landscaping, rubber chippings are an effective, durable surface in their own right.

Rubber Chippings vs Bark Mulch

Unlike bark mulch, coloured rubber chippings don't rot, decompose or need regular topping up, and they hold their colour far better in changing weather. That makes them a lower-maintenance, longer-lasting choice for decorative and high-traffic areas. Read our full comparison: rubber chippings vs bark for play areas. Prefer standard black in larger bulk sizes? See our playground rubber chippings range.

Installation and Maintenance

For best results, lay over a prepared, level base with a suitable weed membrane underneath. Spread evenly to the required depth — typically 30–50mm for landscaping, with greater depth where fall protection is needed. Maintain with occasional raking and by clearing leaves or debris with a garden blower.

Delivery Information

Lead times for rubber chippings are currently 5–10 working days to UK mainland addresses. Some postcode exclusions or additional charges may apply depending on location.

Please make sure there is suitable access for delivery and enough space for bulk bag unloading.

Bulk and Trade Orders

Need a larger quantity for a school, nursery, park, landscaping or commercial project? Contact us for a custom bulk quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colours of rubber chippings are available?
Brown, red, blue, green and black. Coloured chippings are ideal for play area zoning, decorative garden borders and creating visual interest.

Do coloured rubber chippings fade in sunlight?
The colour is bonded into the rubber and is UV-stabilised, but some gradual fading is normal over several years of direct sun exposure. Top up with fresh chippings periodically to maintain vibrancy.

Can different colours be mixed?
Yes. Mixing colours creates a unique decorative finish — popular for rainbow play areas, garden paths and feature borders.

Are coloured rubber chippings safe for children?
Yes. The same recycled rubber as natural-colour chippings, with non-toxic colour bonding. Widely used in schools, nurseries and public playgrounds.

How do coloured chippings compare to natural brown?
Same material, same safety performance, same coverage. Coloured chippings typically cost slightly more due to the colour bonding process.