These 5mm thick outdoor mats for under slide areas in a playground are available in three sizes. Depending on the size of the area you want covered, the three options will offer an effective layer that is easy to install or remove due to their light weight. This mat is made from materials that are UV and weather resistant. Since these rubber mats are made from reclaimed and natural rubber products, they offer the maximum protection from these elements that a rubber product can offer. Playground slide mats are made for the landing area in a commercial playground. As the landing area of a slide is commonly subject to wear and tear, a rubber slide mat will add a coating of protection in these areas. This surface protection for the end of a slide run is necessary since oncoming foot traffic is coming towards the landing area with speed and will cause extra abrasion to the surface of the playground’s floor. If your playground surfacing is made of rubber tiles or pour-in-place rubber, the cost of repairs far exceeds the cost of a rubber slide mat. Moreover, the slide’s landing area could have already suffered some damage and in that case covering it up with a rubber mat will make the floors aesthetically more pleasing and reduce any further damage. Under the slide rubber mats also mark the landing location and allow others in the playground to notice where to avoid. Having foot-traffic enter the area that the slide’s run will end can be a safety concern and having a proper rubber mat that marks the location will help in identifying this. These rubber mats for the bottom of slides are also water resistant and that helps in diverting moisture away from the base of slides. Excess moisture and possible puddles at the bottom of slides areas can be a cleanliness concern. Having a rubber mat there will help alleviate some of these concerns. As these rubber mats are water resistant, they are also very easy to clean with soap, water and other non-corrosive households cleaners.