At Gallant Sports & Infra Ltd., we supply and install flooring for children’s play areas at schools, housing societies, and indoor play zones across India. Founded in 2016 in Gurugram, Haryana, we have completed approximately 800 sports infrastructure projects. Our play area range includes rubber flooring, synthetic grass, and interlocking foam tiles, with shock pads available for added cushioning.
Children fall. It’s part of learning to climb, run, and test what their bodies can do. What the adults can control is the ground they land on, which is why a play area’s surface deserves as much thought as its slides and swings.
We help schools and facility managers choose a surface that suits the children using it, the equipment on site, and the conditions it has to handle, then manage the installation through to handover.
Well-designed play areas help children build physical fitness, coordination, and gross motor skills, and they encourage healthy habits from a young age. Three things shape how well a play area does that job.
Safety first. The surface material and its shock absorption are central to reducing the impact of falls during play. No surface can prevent every injury, but the right one can make falls less severe.
Durability. Play areas face constant use, and outdoor ones also have to handle Indian weather. Durable materials hold up for longer and can make better financial sense over time.
Stimulating design. Colour, shapes, and layout can capture a child’s imagination and encourage active play, exploration, and creativity.
An impact-absorbing surface that’s widely used in playgrounds. It helps cushion falls and is a common choice for areas around play equipment. See our pre-fabricated rubber flooring range.
A low-maintenance surface that’s soft underfoot and comes in a variety of colours. It suits general play and activity zones, and can be paired with shock pads for extra cushioning. If it will go under play equipment, the full system should be assessed for fall protection.
A cushioned tile system for indoor play areas, offering comfort and protection for young children. It suits preschools, activity rooms, and indoor play zones.
Shock pads sit beneath the surface to add cushioning, and we offer them in 10mm or 20mm thickness. The right build depends on the surface and the play equipment on site.
Thickness alone doesn’t tell you how much protection a surface offers. Fall protection is usually described using critical fall height, which is the upper limit of a surface’s effectiveness in reducing head injury from a fall. It’s established by testing the surfacing.
European standard EN 1177 sets out how this is measured, and EN 1176 covers playground equipment. When planning a play area, compare the highest point a child can fall from with the tested rating of the complete surface. We can help you work through this for your equipment and site.
Schools and preschools need play areas that can handle daily use by large groups of young children, with surfaces that are simple to keep clean.
Housing societies add play areas as a shared amenity for families, usually outdoors and with low upkeep in mind.
Indoor play zones and activity centres rely on cushioned flooring for younger children, particularly in soft-play and activity rooms.
Public parks and community spaces need outdoor surfaces that can handle heavy use and all kinds of weather.
Gallant Sports has completed approximately 800 sports infrastructure projects in various states across India. Our project list includes a children’s play area at BGS International School, delivered as part of a wider campus build that also covered a football field, cricket nets, and basketball and badminton courts.
We handle site assessment, surface recommendation, base preparation, and installation as one team, so schools and facility managers have a single point of contact from planning through handover.
PVC vinyl is a strong choice for most multi-purpose halls because it is durable, cushions players, and also suits events. Wood, PU, and modular tiles can be a better fit depending on the sports, budget, and how often the hall hosts functions.
Yes. PVC vinyl is built to handle chairs and equipment as well as sports. For larger events or heavy staging, we can advise on how to protect the floor.
Badminton, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis all work well with the right flooring and markings. A hall of about 33m x 18m can fit four badminton courts or one full basketball court.
Design guidance recommends at least 7.6m over badminton courts and at least 7m for most team games, including basketball and volleyball. Higher-level competition may need more, so we check this during the site visit.
Very important. The floor has to handle sports equipment, chairs, and daily use, so a durable surface stays in good condition for longer.
It is durable, can be customised, suits both sports and events, and is easy to maintain.
PVC vinyl is easy to clean and needs minimal upkeep, while wooden flooring generally needs more care over its lifespan, including periodic refinishing.
Yes. PVC vinyl can be printed with designs and patterns to match the look of your hall.
Cost depends on the flooring type, the hall area, and the condition of the base. Share your site details and we’ll prepare a quote after a site assessment.
Yes. Our indoor work includes the Maren Indoor Sports Complex in Manipal, Karnataka, and our team travels for site assessment and installation across India.
Play Area Planning | Guide |
Surfacing Standard | EN 1177 (measures critical fall height) |
Equipment Standard | EN 1176 |
Where Impact Surfacing Is Generally Needed | Under equipment with a fall height above 0.6m |
How to Match a Surface to Equipment | Tested critical fall height should meet or exceed the highest point a child can fall from |
Coverage | Across the full fall zone, not only directly under the equipment |
Shock Pad Options | 10mm or 20mm |
Match the tested rating of the surface to the height of the equipment, and cover the full area where a child could land.
Synthetic surfaces can get hot under strong sun. Shade and surface colour are worth considering for outdoor play areas, especially in peak summer.
Outdoor play areas need a properly prepared base so water doesn’t collect on the surface after rain.
Regular cleaning and checks for wear, lifting edges, or damage help keep the surface safe to use. We provide maintenance guidance specific to the surface installed.
