Wall padding

Wall padding may go by a variety of names, including; Softwall, Wainscott, Cushion Wall, Safety Padding, and more.

The primary purpose of wall padding is to provide a safe level of absorption for an individual making impact with an established object. Often these objects are walls (hence “wall padding”), but also these pads commonly protect bleachers, stage fronts, I-Beams, goal posts, columns, and fences.

Typical indoor wall panels are 24” wide x 72” high. In recent history however many newly constructed schools and universities have made a push for 84” high padding in their basketball facilities, where athletes are often elevated in motion. In grappling and wrestling facilities pads are regularly 60” since most movement occurs on the ground.

Outdoor stadium padding is 48” wide x 96” high. However, when working with a skilled manufacturer all dimensions can often be easily customized to fit the unique needs of your facility.

Standard quality indoor wall panel will begin with a 7/16” osb (oriented strand board) backer. To that, a layer of foam will be laminated. For indoor panels the standard thickness of foam is 2”, but which type 2” foam is laminated to the backer is the most important part of the pad (see foam). After these steps have been completed a 16 oz. vinyl cover is stapled over the face and onto the back of the pad.

A basic stadium pad, will spend most of its life outdoors, and should always begin with a ½” to ¾” weather durable backer board. Most often plywood is used, but other experienced companies like Mancino Manufacturing use a higher grade backer called extira. To that, a layer of foam will be laminated. For outdoor stadium panels the standard thickness of foam is 3”. Foam should be a minimum 1.8 pound density, with a 50-pound IFD. After these steps a 16o oz. to 17 oz. fabric will be stapled over the face of the pad.

Foam used in manufacturing wall padding is typically a polyurethane based foam, but can vary based on a specification written, or simply customer preference.

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