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To protect turf and grass, lay 12–15 mm HDPE mats (or smooth tread for finished lawns) over the traffic route, ideally on geotextile when ground is wet, and remove promptly after the event. HDPE spreads foot and tyre load so soil compaction and rutting are minimised. For heavy vehicles on grass, use 18 mm+ and limit dwell time. The key is load spread + short exposure — grass recovers fully when neither is exceeded.
A ruined lawn is the fastest way to lose a client or a permit. Mats are cheap insurance against exactly that.
Best Mat by Situation
| Use | Mat | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pedestrian event | 12 mm smooth | Flat, grass-friendly |
| Marquee / stage | 12.7 mm tongue-groove | Seamless floor |
| Light vehicle on grass | 15 mm | Add geotextile if wet |
| Truck / plant on grass | 18 mm+ | Limit dwell, prep base |
Layout & Recovery Tips
- Route, don't scatter — concentrate traffic on a defined mat path.
- Geotextile underlay on wet/saturated turf stops mud pumping.
- Overlap edges so wheels never hit bare grass at a seam.
- Remove same day where possible; long dwell = compaction.
- Aerate after — a pass with a spike aerator speeds recovery.
Why HDPE Beats Plywood for Turf
Plywood splinters, rots, and its square edges cut into grass; HDPE is smooth, reusable, and flexes to follow the contour, spreading load without slicing the sward. For repeated events, HDPE pays back in seasons of reuse.
Wet-ground warning
On saturated lawns even 18 mm mats can punch through. Always geotextile + limit loads, or postpone heavy traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness protects grass best?
12–15 mm for foot/light use; 18 mm+ for vehicles. Smooth tread spares the sward; add geotextile on wet ground.
Will mats kill the grass?
Not if removed promptly and traffic is routed. Brief, spread load lets turf recover; long dwell compacts soil.
HDPE or plywood for lawns?
HDPE — smooth, reusable, flexes to contour, no splinters or rot. Plywood cuts grass and is single-use-ish.
Where do I get turf-protection mats?
Order 12–18 mm HDPE mats for lawn and event use at rdmats.com.
Protect Your Lawn with HDPE Mats
Get turf-safe 12–18 mm HDPE mats for events, sports fields, and worksite lawns at rdmats.com.
Get a Quote for HDPE Ground Protection Mats
RUIYANG manufactures HDPE, UHMWPE and FRAS composite mats for construction, oilfield, mining, events and civil projects worldwide. Tell us your load, ground and quantity — we reply with specifications and factory-direct pricing.
🌐 Website: rdmats.com