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Installation
Easier than you think to install
No special crew, no heavy machinery. Measure, prep, lay fabric, and spread — most projects are a fun weekend with the family.
- DIY-friendly
- Most installs = one weekend
- We'll help you plan
Five simple steps
Grab a rake, a wheelbarrow, and a free Saturday — that's really all it takes.
1
Measure & plan
Grab your length, width, and depth, then use our calculator to order the exact amount.
2
Prep the area
Clear the space and level it out. Edge it with borders if you want clean lines.
3
Roll out fabric
Lay landscape fabric to block weeds and keep your base tidy for years.
4
Spread the mulch
Pour and rake to an even depth — 2″ for landscaping, 3–6″ for play areas.
5
Enjoy!
Step back and enjoy a safer, cleaner space that lasts for years.
Anyone can do this
No heavy equipment
Just basic tools you already own — a rake, gloves, and a wheelbarrow.
Weekend-friendly
Most residential projects wrap up in a day or two.
Family project
Safe and simple enough to make it a fun job for everyone.
Hard to mess up
No mixing, no curing — measure, spread, done. We're here if you get stuck.
Videos & Resources
Helpful videos, product guides, and tips to help you choose, install, and get the most from your SK Playscapes products.
Playground Design
Where to Install Your Playground
SK Playscapes explains some of the key things to consider when choosing a location for your playground, including available space, drainage, slope, surrounding structures, and the space needed around playground equipment.
Playground Design
Best Weed Spray for Playgrounds
SK Playscapes takes a look at weed control around playground areas and some of the things to consider when choosing a weed control product.
Borders
How to Install Rubber Playground Borders
SK Playscapes shows how rubber playground borders are installed and how they help define the play area and contain playground surfacing.
Rubber Mulch
How to Open a Bag of Rubber Mulch
SK Playscapes shows you how to properly open a bag of rubber mulch and prepare it for playground installation.
Playground Design
How to Grade & Slope Your Playground
SK Playscapes explains why playground grades and slopes matter for safety, drainage, and the long-term performance of your playground area.
Landscape Fabric
Choosing the Right Landscape Fabric for Your Playground
SK Playscapes explains why choosing the right landscape fabric is an important part of playground installation. Proper landscape fabric can help with weed control, drainage, and maintaining a cleaner playground surface.
Playground Design
How to Set Up a Playground Buffer Zone
SK Playscapes explains what a playground buffer zone is and why having enough open space around playground equipment is important for creating a safer play environment.
Pour-In-Place
The Pour-in-Place Installation Process Explained
Transform your outdoor space with professional Pour-in-Place rubber surfacing from SK Playscapes.
Rubber Mulch
Wood Chips or Rubber Mulch? Here's the Difference
Compare rubber mulch and traditional wood chips to help you choose the best option for your playground, landscaping project, or DIY backyard makeover.
Rubber Mulch
Does Rubber Mulch Protect Kids from Falls?
How rubber mulch helps reduce injuries by providing a cushioned surface designed to absorb impact from falls. That's one of the reasons rubber mulch is a popular choice for playgrounds, schools, parks, churches, and backyard play areas.
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Stuck on your install?
Send us your measurements or a photo of your space and we'll tell you exactly what to do — and exactly what to order.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (801) 989-7282