Kids Can Be Kids Indoor Playground Upgrade with Foam & Carpet Tiles

When Donato prepared to open Kids Can Be Kids, an indoor playground for kids up to age seven, he was working with a large structure that had cold, hard, and worn concrete flooring. Donato, who was new to the indoor playground industry, faced the challenge of finding indoor playground flooring that could convert the concrete floor into a safe and comfortable space for children. He found the solution in two flooring products at Greatmats.


Kids Can Be Kids is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida, and just opened in January of 2025. While searching for indoor playground flooring, Donato found Greatmats through a Google search. ''Once I found Greatmats flooring, the problem was solved immediately,'' he says.

Donato appreciated Greatmats' wide selection of flooring, as well as the affordable prices. Among our playground flooring products, Donato found that play mats were DIY-friendly and could be installed over concrete. The interlocking mats could create a soft playroom flooring that, most importantly, is safe for kids.

Donato found that combining two products would create an ideal floor for the playspace. He purchased the Foam Kids and Gym Mats Premium 5/8 Inch x 2x2 Ft. in blue and yellow, as well as the Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile 5/8 Inch x 2x2 Ft.. ''Your product was the perfect solution,'' he says. ''Because of the easy installation, we were able to open our business on schedule.'' Additionally, by installing the flooring himself, he was able to save on installation costs, an important perk for any small or startup business.

He explains that he appreciated the fact that Greatmats offered these products in a variety of colors and notes that our prices were also the best in the market. ''An added benefit is that the foam flooring interlocks with the carpet tile we purchased from your company,'' says Donato. ''We were able to integrate the carpet and the foam tiles with no misalignment.''

He installed the carpet tiles in a large area within the play space, and then he installed the foam mats under and around a play structure. Donato placed yellow mats beneath the play structure, transitioning to blue mats in the larger play space. The result is a colorful, aesthetically pleasing indoor playground.

While working to prepare a business for its grand opening can be stressful, Donato describes his experience ordering from Greatmats as being simple and easy. ''It was the most trouble-free experience I have ever had with flooring products,'' he says. ''The ordering process was fast, and the delivery was just as fast.'' He says the process was ''trouble-free and easy from start to finish.''

Why Interlocking Tiles are Ideal Indoor Playground Flooring

Donato faced a challenge that’s common when creating an indoor playground: how to make a concrete floor safe and inviting for kids. Whether you’re creating a commercial space like his or just want to convert a basement into a playspace, concrete floors are common, and they aren’t at all ideal for kids. Interlocking play mats are an ideal solution for several reasons.

Increased Safety

Foam and carpet mats offer excellent shock absorption and cushion, helping prevent injuries after a fall or tumble and also creating a soft, comfortable floor that kids can sit, play, kneel, and run on. The tiles also provide valuable buffering properties, creating a warmer surface than the cold that can travel up through a concrete floor.

Reduced Noise

By choosing foam and carpet tiles, Donato also helped reduce the overall noise level in a larger space like an indoor playground. Hard, flat surfaces like concrete floors can cause noise to echo, but the tiles help absorb some of that noise, creating a more enjoyable environment.

Available Finishes

Foam indoor playground flooring is also available in several finishes, giving you plenty of options for your play space. As Donato discovered, the Foam Kids and Gym Mats were ideal for the larger play space because their surface is easy to clean. For a slightly softer surface texture, the Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile features a foam layer topped by a carpeted surface, maximizing comfort.

Durability

In commercial spaces, like Donato's indoor playground, the flooring must be durable enough to withstand significant wear and tear. Foam and carpet tiles can offer that durability. Plus, since products like the Foam Kids and Gym Mats are reversible, you can flip over a worn or damaged tile to maximize its lifespan.

Ease of Installation

Most importantly, interlocking tiles are easy to install. They’re lightweight, so a single person can carry and quickly install them entirely on their own. The puzzle-style edges allow the mats to easily fit together, and the tiles can be removed and repositioned again if needed. These qualities make for a fast installation, saving you the time and cost associated with hiring a professional installer. Many customers find the tiles are so easy to install that their kids can help, making the installation a family project.

Shop Indoor Playground Flooring at Greatmats

We carry a wide selection of indoor playground flooring at Greatmats. Contact us today with any questions. We’re happy to provide product samples and shipping quotes and to help you choose the flooring that’s best for your playground.

Donato M.

Kids Can Be Kids

Fernandina Beach FL 32034