| 1. What is Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
 Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround is a rubber flooring system made up of a combination of different colour EPDM rubber granules, bonded with special moisture-curing urethane resins, which are then hand-trowelled on location by our own skilled and experienced tradesmen for a flat, seamless and attractive surface unique to each client.
2. Where can Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround be used?
   Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround can be installed either indoors or out, on top of most surfaces making it especially suitable for new builds, pool refurbishments or in making up levels. The flexibility of Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surrounds ensures that the system will bridge most settlement and substrata cracking caused by ground movement and temperature change. If greater depths than the standard 4 - 6mm are required, other materials would be used to make up levels and keep the rubber flooring cost effective.
3. Can I install Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround myself?
  Poolsafe recommends that you use our team of experienced and expert tradesmen to install this product to the high quality finish expected of this type of rubber flooring.
4. Fine Grade (FG) or Standard Grade (SG) - which product is right for me?
Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surrounds are available as either Fine Grade (FG) or Standard Grade (SG).
 ‘FG’ Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround is more compressed and smooth with smaller granules than ‘SG’ (our original product) resulting in a virtually nonporous rubber flooring that is almost maintenance free. Excess water flows over the surface to drains, making it more hygienic and easier to clean and therefore suitable for commercial high-traffic installations either indoors or outdoors such as schools, local authorities, hotels, holiday parks, gyms, reception areas and semi-wet areas like changing rooms etc or where a smoother finish is preferred.
‘SG’ Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround is made up of larger granules so is less compressed than ‘FG’ and porous, both vertically and horizontally. This means water dispersion is efficient and unseen, making this rubber flooring ideal for around pools where the subsurface has been laid to falls (with drainage channels or similar), either indoors or outdoors. 'SG' Grade has been specifically designed for domestic use where there is light foot traffic, for example around home spas / Jacuzzis, swimming pools, patios, corridors etc.
5. What are the benefits of 'FG' Grade Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
being almost nonporous, it is ideal for heavy use commercial installations such as schools, local authorities, hotels, holiday parks etc
suitable for refurbishments or new installations indoors and out
seamless, flexible and easily repairable
flexible in cold and warm temperatures
noise absorbing and warm underfoot
levels out uneven surfaces and suitable for covering concrete, timber, stone, boarding and other similar surfaces
special light-stable resins are used as standard practice with 'FG' installations
a selection of special surface sealer coats are available to make 'FG' more waterproof and even easier to clean
6. What are the benefits of 'SG' Grade Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
specifically designed for domestic use where there is light foot traffic, for example around home spas / Jacuzzis, swimming pools, patios, corridors etc
ideal for refurbishments or new installations
seamless and easily repairable
flexible in cold and warm temperatures
noise absorbing and warm underfoot
levels out uneven surfaces
suitable for covering concrete, timber, stone, boarding and other similar surfaces
special light-stable resins are available for use with lighter shades such as eggshell and beige
7. What colours are available for Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
‘FG’ Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround can be made up from a combination of up to 18 different coloured EPDM rubber granules to give the customer an attractive finish that blends with all surrounding areas.
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| 067 Green |
045 Dark Grey |
084 Bright Blue |
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| 044 Lilac |
083 Bright Orange |
068 Turquoise |
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| 082 Bright Red |
065 Grey |
064 Blue |
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| 087 Bright Green |
089 Bright Yellow |
061 Purple Red |
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| 069 Yellow |
082 Bright Red |
060 White |
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| 046Brown |
066 Beige |
030 Multicolour |
If you wish to design your own mix of colours for your rubber flooring, a colour swatch is available so that you can experiment with different colour combinations. Once a decision has been reached we can make up a sample in our workshop for your final approval.
‘SG’ Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround can be made up of a combination of 12 basic coloured EPDM rubber granules (14 including light grey and sky blue).
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| Aqua Blue |
Beige |
Purple |
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| Dark Green |
White |
Gold |
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| Mid / Light Grey |
Orange |
Purple |
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| Royal / Sky Blue |
Terracotta |
Yellow |
Like with ‘FG’, a colour swatch is available so that you can use the mix of colours to design your own combination. Again, once a decision has been made we can create a sample in our workshop for your final approval.
8. What are the most popular colour mixes for 'FG'?
At the moment, our four most popular mixes for ‘FG’ are:
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Andalucia
Equal parts 045, 060 & 066
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Coral Reef
Equal parts 060, 066 & 084 |
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Beach
Equal parts 060 & 069 |
Ocean
Equal parts 064, 084 & 087
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If you wish to design your own colour combination please contact the Poolsafe office and we can send you a colour swatch and / or a sample.
9. What are the most popular colour mixes for 'SG'?
At the moment, our two most popular mixes for ‘SG’ are:
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Andalucia
Equal parts Eggshell, Beige & Mid Grey |
Coral Reef
Equal parts Eggshell, Beige & Sky Blue |
If you wish to design your own colour combination please contact the Poolsafe office and we can send you a colour swatch and / or a sample.
10. What designs are available for Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
Motifs, skirting, logos and lettering can also be incorporated to complement the finished surface. Please visit the Poolsafe Designs page for more examples.
11. How long does it take to install Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
 Actual installation times depend on a variety of factors but in most cases if the job is less than 100 m² it should only take a day. When the installation has been completed, the pool and rubber flooring are normally ready to use within 48 hours.
12. What are the Quality and Safety Standards of Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround EPDM granules have been tested to comply with performance tests according to BS 7188. When installed to 4 – 6 mm, the system meets the requirements of the IAAF for slip resistance for wet surfaces and impact response. When tested to BS 5696 the Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround complies with slip resistance, either wet or dry, and resistance to abrasive wear.
13. How should I clean and maintain Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround?
Please visit the Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround Care and Maintenance page.
14. Does Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround come with any guarantees?
The design life of the rubber flooring system should be in excess of 10 years and Poolsafe operates a policy of an initial two year guarantee. The first year includes labour and materials and the second year also includes labour and materials but with due consideration to fair wear and tear.
In the unlikely event of the Poolsafe Rubber Pool Surround surface being damaged it is relatively straightforward to do isolated repairs or make good any building repairs or changes.
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