RubberBond Elevate begins where safety starts—below the surface. Our proprietary hybrid foundation engineered for impact performance that standard PIP systems simply cannot match.
RubberBond Elevate is a 5-inch system, built from the ground up to deliver consistent, dependable protection everywhere a child might land. Traditional poured-in-place surfacing adjusts thickness based on equipment height, often resulting in uneven safety zones and inconsistent performance. RubberBond Elevate delivers the same certified protection across the entire installation. Every square foot. Every fall zone. Every use case.
What Makes RubberBond Elevate Different? The Hybrid Bi-Layer System
RubberBond Elevate is built from two distinctly engineered layers that work together to create a safety system unmatched in the PIP industry:
- 1.5″ EPDM Wear Course – A premium, high-performance top layer designed for traction, visual quality, and long-term resilience.
- 3.5″ Binder-Free Rubber Mulch Cushion Layer – The heart of the system. This cushion layer is binder-free, allowing it to remain soft, responsive, and impact-absorbing for years, unlike traditional PIP cushion layers that use binders that can stiffen or compress over time.
The bi-layer construction delivers:
- A uniform, full 5-inch depth—consistent across the entire play area
- Reliable, predictable safety performance no matter where a fall occurs
- Long-term impact absorption that doesn’t degrade prematurely
- Proven compliance with ASTM, IPEMA, and CPSC standards
- Full ADA accessibility throughout the site
- Up to 14 feet of fall-height performance, depending on design and application
This is not just a PIP surface. This is an engineered safety system.
How RubberBond Elevate Integrates with RubberBond Elements
RubberBond Elements—the 2D and 3D graphics, themed environments, interactive play zones, and custom color installations—are only possible because Elevate provides the foundation to support them.
Elevate is required because it:
- Ensures reliable, uniform impact attenuation across every inch of the design
- Provides optimal bonding strength for graphic and decorative layers
- Guarantees fall-height compliance from edge to edge, not just below equipment
- Supports the weight, dimension, and structural complexity of custom themes and 3D features
- Prevents shifting, cracking, or uneven performance over time
RubberBond Elevate Redefines What PIP Surfacing Should Be
RubberBond Elevate delivers a certified foundation—engineered, tested, and proven to perform at levels standard systems cannot replicate. Its consistent 5-inch thickness, binder-free cushion layer, and hybrid construction deliver a level of safety, shock absorption, and long-term resilience that sets a new standard for playground surfacing.
RubberBond Elevate is the beginning of a safer, smarter, more durable playground environment. When paired with RubberBond Elements, it becomes the foundation of interactive, beautiful, and high-performing spaces built to inspire.
Contact us today to learn how the RubberBond surface system can transform your space.
