Puzzle mats are very popular in interior designs for all ages. They fit perfectly in the rooms of babies, children, and adults. Not long ago, this type of flooring was dedicated to children, but the new tatami has surpassed age barriers, and now we see it transforming rooms into spaces for sports activities.
Parents like to use these puzzle mats as protection for the play surface and also in children's education because they help them learn colors and develop tactile senses. However, the advantages of puzzle mats do not end with their versatile use. In this small guide, we talked about the Waterboyz puzzle mat and listed the most important buying criteria for you.
CONTENTS:
• Buying criteria for the EVA puzzle mat
• Advantages of a puzzle mat
• Frequently asked questions about puzzle mats
Buying criteria for the EVA puzzle mat
Before purchasing the ideal puzzle mat, we have summarized some buying criteria to consider when you intend to buy.
• Field of use
• Material
• Dimensions and thickness
• Design and colors
• Quality and durability
Field of use
As we have already mentioned above, puzzle mats can be used in many different ways and in different spaces, so it is recommended to correctly identify their use. Do you want a puzzle mat for toddlers and kids or for sports and fitness? Are you using it for the child's room, kindergartens, or playgrounds?
Material
The Waterboyz puzzle mat is made of EVA foam, which is also better known as foam rubber. EVA is a blend of ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymers and is simply a foamed and durable plastic. The foam itself has no effect on health, so it does not create problems and is harmless. Often, puzzle mats can have a strong smell after unpacking, but this will quickly disappear if they are fully aired.
Dimensions and thickness
The tiles for the Waterboyz puzzle mats are 100x100 cm in size with a thickness of 2 cm. Thanks to this generous thickness, the Waterboyz puzzle mat is ideal for kindergartens, playgrounds, and home destinations as well as for fitness rooms or intense physical activity rooms such as gyms or martial arts.
Design and colors
Because the mobile pieces from the classic puzzle mat (with cutouts) are dangerous for children, Waterboyz only sells the simple puzzle mat version, without cutouts, in pastel colors: pink, yellow, blue, purple, and green, and for adults, we have prepared the gray or beige puzzle mat, particularly popular colors.
Quality and durability
Since babies spend a lot of time on the puzzle mat, quality is a crucial criterion.
The Waterboyz indoor puzzle flooring is free of harmful substances, without small parts that can be swallowed by babies, and can be recognized by European certifications and standards, such as EN 71, EN 1176, and EN 1177.
Advantages of a puzzle mat:
• Thermal insulation. This is one of their most important advantages. They perfectly insulate the child from a cold floor and maintain a comfortable temperature regardless of the time of year. The child will not catch a cold while playing or lying on his tummy.
• Safety. An extremely important feature for any piece of furniture or accessory designed for children's rooms. Play mats are soft, elastic, and have a non-slip surface. Therefore, they provide the necessary safety even for a small child who is just learning to walk, making them suitable for babies from the age of one year. Plus, our models do not have small pieces, so babies will not be able to put them in their mouths, and there is no risk of suffocation.
• Sound insulation properties. Tatami mats have very good sound insulation properties. Your little one can jump on the floor, and you can exercise your desired physical exercises anytime, and the puzzle mat will absorb all the sounds.
• Mobility. As we mentioned, these mats are mobile. To assemble and disassemble them, you don't need much time. Puzzle mat tiles are easy to transport or store.
• Easy transformation. You can first purchase a smaller play surface and later enlarge it according to the child's needs, purchasing additional tiles to increase the covered area, so the puzzle mat will grow with the child.
• Durability. The puzzle mat retains its shape, vibrant colors, and neat appearance for a long time.
• Environmentally friendly. The Waterboyz puzzle mat does not emit volatile substances that can cause poisoning or allergies in children. The composition and production method of these materials make them hygienic, preventing the appearance of various bacteria and fungi.
Frequently asked questions about puzzle mats
We have answered and summarized the most important questions about puzzle mats for you. In this way, we offer you a better perspective on our product before and after purchase.
What is a puzzle mat?
Tatami, or the puzzle mat, is the most versatile colorful flooring that can be used as a play mat or protective mat and is the ideal solution for kindergartens, playgrounds, children's rooms, or gyms. The colorful foam flooring tiles are applied simply and quickly like a puzzle, by pressing, without the need to use glue or any other type of instrument.
Its main purpose is to protect the floor and the user through its anti-shock material. Thus, a puzzle mat cushions falls and blows, and children do not get bruises after a fall. Plus, a mat is thermally insulating and protects against cold surfaces. If you have a small home gym, you will surely want to use puzzle mats as a base for sports equipment.
How to care for a puzzle mat?
The great advantage of these mats is that they are easy to clean. The most practical way to clean them is with a damp cloth and detergent. You don't have to worry about dirt, and you can place the mat in the garden or on the terrace. With careful cleaning, puzzle mats can be used for several years without problems.
Can I combine puzzle mat tiles?
Waterboyz tiles for puzzle mats have a standard size of 100x100x2 cm for all available colors, so you can easily combine and assemble them according to your needs and design ideas.
Is the puzzle mat dangerous for children?
No, the Waterboyz puzzle mat is not toxic, does not have a persistent unpleasant smell, does not contain ammonia, latex, phthalates, or other chemicals dangerous for children or adults.In conclusion, the puzzle mat offers protection for the floor and also for the user.
The important purchase criteria are the field of use, material, as well as thickness and quality of foam mats. The choice of design is entirely up to you.
Compared to other solutions, puzzle mats are very cheap, and together with proper care and cleaning, they can be used for years without problems.
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