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Submitted by Greg on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 22:49
RubberSurfacing.net FAQ
 
Q: What is the average sq ft price for purchasing your materials?
 
A: Our average square ft. price is $2.30 CAD per sq ft.
 
 
Q: If I purchase your products do you offer support?
 
A:  We now offer full support and online training. Our Memberships are now FREE! Register Today! Members receive unlimited online support and contractors pricing discount for repeat orders, if you are an active installer than the savings over the year would be significant. Downloadable forms and photographs (coming soon). Members will also gain access to our fully featured installation video tutorials featuring over an hour of real world professional installations. (coming soon!) If you are going to install a job that is over 200 sq ft. then we suggest you become a member. If you are a contractor than we also suggest you become a member.
 
Q: What is Rubber Surfacing?
 
A: Rubber Surfacing is EPDM (Virgin Rubber) granulated rubber combined with a specially formulated binder. The two components are mixed at a specific ratio to produce a paste-like consistency that can be poured onto virtually any surface. For more information click here to view our article archive
 
 
Q: Where can it be applied?
 
A: Rubber Surfacing can be applied directly over; wood, brick, asphalt, interlocking brick, concrete, steel, roofing membrane, and even over a crushed limestone or A-gravel base.
 
 
Q: What are the most common application types?
 
A: Rubber Surfacing is typically installed onto pool decks, patios, stairs, walkways, garage floors, splash pads, playgrounds, daycare play areas, and many other commercial and residential areas.
 
 
Q: What is the curing time?
 
A: Typically a Rubber Surfacing installation will be ready for foot traffic within 24 to 48 hrs
 
 
Q: How long does it last?
 
A: We have seen active Rubber Surfacing installations almost 28 yrs old. EPDM rubber had an incredible resilience to harsh weather. This is why most vehicle weather stripping is created from EPDM rubber
 
 
Q: How large of an area can be covered in a day?
 
A: A trained installation team of three can cover 500-1200 sq ft in a typical workday. Even higher numbers can be achieved with professional installation crews.
 
 
Q: Is it difficult to install?
 
A: Without the proper training, yes. With proper guidance and training, installing Rubber Surfacing is a walk in the park.
 
 
Q: Does the snow and Ice affect it?
 
A:  You can use a shovel, snowblower, plow, ice melter, and salt without any affect to the rubber. Not convinced? Click Here to see just how tough it is.
 
 
Q: What does oil and gasoline do to the rubber surface?
 
A: Oil and gasoline have no adverse affect to the surface. Simply use soap and water to wash it away. 
 
 
Q: What about Chlorine? 
 
A: Our best surface cleaner is a strong Chlorine base. Chlorine will not affect it but if there is a concentrated spill it should be washed away and not left to stand.  
 
 
Q: Will sun fade the product over time?
 
A: A rubber surface will slightly fade over the course of 8-10 years but the colour will sustain. Most Rubber Surfacing granules are manufactured with UV colour stability agents which maintain the colour for many years.
 
 
Q: I am a home owner and I have an old set of stairs in need of repair, can I do this myself?
 
A: Yes you can. We recommend any installations over 200 sq ft. be considered for trained contractors only, however if you are executing a small job, this can be done with a little patience and the proper guidance by following our basic installation training video which you would gain access to upon ordering.
 
 
Q: Can I buy Rubber Surfacing from the website?
 
A: Yes. We carry only the highest quality materials and our pricing is warehouse direct.
 
 
Q: Where can we view a price list?
 
A:  All pricing is listed under our products link located above within the navigation bar.
 
 
Q: How are the materials shipped?

 

A: Rubber Surfacing Granules are shipped in plastic bags and the weigh 55 LBS each. They are packaged on skids at 40 bags per skid equaling approx. 2000 LBS. Product Binder can come in 5 Gallon pails or large drums for bulk quantity depending on your volume.
 
 
Q: How long does it take to receive an order?
 
A: An order can take up to two to three weeks for delivery. We ship anywhere in North America.
 
 
Q: Can I order samples?
 
A: Yes, we will send a single sample to you through standard mail. Because of the shear number of products we cannot accommodate for multiple samples.
 
 
Q: IS there the possibility of getting on-site training?
 
A: We do offer onsite training for a fee would would have to be negotiated.