What Is The Best Wall Padding For Kids?

Wall padding for kids can help maximize a child’s safety while providing you with valuable peace of mind. Kids wall padding helps cushion kids during an impact, absorbing shock and helping to prevent injuries. Ideal for use in a bedroom, playroom, safe room, calm room, soft play area, gym, climbing venue, and more, this padding is versatile, and you’ll find an excellent range of products to choose from.

Let’s take a look at how to find the best wall padding for kids.

Qualities in the Best Wall Padding for Kids

There are many wall padding products available, and at first glance, many of them look similar. When evaluating kids' wall padding, look for some of these qualities.

Shock Absorption

Padded panels should be made of quality foam, and most are at least two inches thick for adequate impact absorption. Look for panels that are not only soft, but that are also ASTM-rated. The pads should meet ASTM 2440 specifications, ensuring they meet standards for qualities like shock absorption, head injury criterion, and peak deceleration.

Durability

Kids wall padding is an investment, so look for pads that are durable and designed to last. Many of the wall pads that we offer here at Greatmats feature 18-ounce vinyl covers for strength and double-stitched seams for extra durability.

Additional Safety Features

Many wall pads also include additional safety features. For example, you might look for padding that’s crafted from fire-rated foam to meet building codes. Many pads feature anti-mildew, anti-fungus, antimicrobial, and antibacterial protection to contribute to a healthier overall environment for kids.

Ease of Installation

Consider how the wall padding can be installed. Various installation designs are available, from simple hook-and-loop closures to wall-mount designs that are designed to be more permanent. Look for an installation method that works well for your intended use.

Customization

Customization can be a valuable option for all padding. Not only can being able to customize a pad’s looks with your own graphics be helpful, but other customization options, like custom sizes or wall cutouts, can enhance the pad’s use.

The Best Wall Padding for Kids

Let’s explore some of the top padding options available at Greatmats.

Safety Fire-Rated Impact Wall Pad

The Safety Fire Rated Impact Wall Pad is full of safety features. It’s crafted from fire-rated foam and meets NFPA 286 flame and smoke testing, ideal for use in public venues where you need to meet fire codes. The padding is also anti-mildew, anti-fungus, antimicrobial, and antibacterial, supporting a hygienic environment. The pad features a top and bottom nailing lip designed for permanent installation, and it meets ASTM 2440 impact standards to help maximize safety and peace of mind.

Safety Wall Pad with Z Clips

The Safety Wall Pad features a durable 18.5-ounce vinyl cover and is available in 20 color options, so you can match a brand or choose your kid’s favorite shade. The matte vinyl offers a professional look, and the 2-inch polyurethane foam helps absorb impacts for enhanced safety.

This mat features an OSB wood backing for durability, and Z-clips ensure an easy installation that’s ideal for semi-permanent use.

Safety Wall Pad with Lip

The Safety Wall Pad is designed for durability, featuring an 18.5-ounce vinyl cover and 2-inch-thick foam for extra safety. The mat’s anti-mildew, anti-fungus, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties make it a versatile and popular choice that’s suitable for everything from anti-collision protection in a sports environment to creating a safe padded room for kids with autism. This pad features a top and bottom nailing lip for a permanent installation, and the wood backing further enhances its durability.

Safety Indoor Pilaster Wrap

The Safety Indoor Pilaster Wrap helps you fully protect kids, even in spaces with pilasters. The wrap features 2-inch foam padding and Class A fire-rated vinyl, making it suitable for indoor use. You can customize your order, too; choose from square, rectangular, or round options and a variety of sizes to suit your building. The hook-and-loop closure makes for an easy installation and removal as needed.

Dollamur Flexi-Wall Pad Roll

The Dollamur Flexi-Wall Pad Roll is crafted from durable closed-cell cross-linked polyethylene foam for superior performance. The mat helps maximize shock absorption and, though durable, it’s also lightweight. This pad roll easily rolls out for a simple installation, and it can be wrapped around corners and columns for extra protection. Highly versatile, the roll is suitable for semi-permanent or permanent installations, and you can even customize it with your own logos or graphics.

Find the Best Wall Padding for Kids at Greatmats

At Greatmats, we’re proud to offer an extensive selection of kids wall padding products. Whether you need to protect kids from potential injuries from a fall or need to pad a pilaster in case of a collision, we offer versatile products so you can fully outfit your space and maximize safety for children.

Contact our customer service team today with any questions. We’re happy to help you determine which product is best for your needs, plus we can help you place orders for custom products.