SUDS BOND
SUDS Bond Safety Surfacing
At Elite Playgrounds, we’re proud to offer SUDS Bond, a water-permeable rubber paving surface made from recycled tyre granules and decorative aggregates. It’s a versatile, eco-friendly alternative to traditional paving, built to support everything from pedestrians and cyclists to wheelchairs, prams and buggies, making it a genuinely accessible surface for community and educational spaces.
Beyond its practicality, SUDS Bond stands out for its drainage performance. Its permeable structure allows water to pass straight through rather than pooling on the surface, helping to reduce the risk of flooding in areas where water runoff is a real concern.
What Does SUDS Bond Offer?
A seamless, joint-free surface
Made from recycled materials
SUDS Bond is formed from recycled tyre granules combined with decorative aggregates, giving old tyres a genuinely useful second life.
Meets recognised drainage standards
Compliant with BS EN 14877 and exceeding recommended water infiltration rates, it’s a tested, reliable solution rather than an approximate one.
Soft and impact-absorbing underfoot
With a high rebound rate and cushioned surface, it’s suited to areas where a safer, softer landing matters, including school and play environments.
Key benefits of Wet SUDS Bond surfacing
Tackles flooding at the source
Traditional paving is largely non-permeable, which drives excessive water runoff and increases flood risk. SUDS Bond lets water drain through the surface itself, often removing the need for additional drainage works elsewhere on site.
Genuinely accessible for everyone
Designed to accommodate wheelchair users, prams and buggies as standard, SUDS Bond makes pathways and play areas easier to use for the whole school or community, not just able-bodied pedestrians.
A safer surface for active play
Its soft, rubber-rich composition absorbs impact effectively, giving children an added layer of protection during play without compromising on durability.
A sustainable choice with lasting value
By repurposing tyre waste that would otherwise go to landfill, SUDS Bond combines environmental responsibility with a resilient, long-lasting surface, built for both people and the planet.
Browse Our Previous Projects
Ace Tiverton School
Kingsdown School
Sandwell Valley School
Northlands Primary School
Kingswood Prep School
Marsh Farm
Wayfield Primary School
Lakeside Primary School – Phase#2
Victoria Park Primary School
How We Install SUDS Bond Playground Flooring
From pathways and adventure trails to school playgrounds, car parks and daily mile tracks, SUDS Bond adapts to a wide range of settings where durability, accessibility and drainage all matter. It’s particularly well suited to high footfall areas and sites where water runoff has previously been a problem.
Installation is typically completed in a single site visit, keeping disruption to a minimum, an important factor for schools and community sites where access needs to be carefully managed.
At Elite Playgrounds, we help you find the right surfacing for your site, whatever the setting. Get in touch to talk through your project and see how SUDS Bond could work for you.
