Plastic Pegs — The Simple Fix for a Mat That Stays Put

If you’re laying SafaGrass rubber grass mats, a good peg is what keeps the job looking right a year down the line. The SafaGrass Plastic Peg is purpose-made for the job: a straight plastic shaft with a circular head that drops neatly into the hollow rings of the mat and anchors it firmly to the ground.

Once tapped home, the head sits flush with the mat surface — no raised edges, no trip hazards, and nothing to snag a boot or a lawnmower blade once the grass has grown back through.

Key Features

• Purpose-made for SafaGrass mats: The peg head is sized to sit neatly inside the hollow rings of the SafaGrass 23mm Rubber Grass Mat.
• Flush finish: No protrusions once installed — safe for playgrounds, pathways and walked-over surfaces.
• UV-stabilised plastic: Won’t weaken or crack from sun exposure, so the fixing holds up season after season.
• Simple installation: A few firm taps with a rubber mallet and the peg is in — no specialist tools needed.
• Multi-purpose: Also handy for pinning down weed membranes, landscape fabric, geotextiles and ground protection mesh.

How Many You’ll Need

As a guide, plan for 4 pegs per 1m² grass mat, placed around the perimeter to lock the edges down. For high-traffic areas, gateways, or exposed installations where wind lift is a concern, increase this to 4–6 pegs per mat. If you’re joining several mats together, you’ll also want Black Cable Ties to lock adjacent mats to each other.

How to Install

• Lay your grass mat in position and check the alignment.
• Place the peg through one of the hollow rings along the mat’s perimeter.
• Tap the peg into the ground with a rubber mallet until the head sits flush with the mat.
• On hard or stony ground, drill a pilot hole first to make driving the peg easier (and to avoid snapping the plastic).
• Repeat around the edges until the mat is fully anchored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use these pegs for other mats? A: They’re designed for SafaGrass hollow ring rubber grass mats, but they also work well for fixing down weed membranes, landscape fabric, geotextiles and ground protection mesh.

Q: How many pegs should I buy per mat? A: A minimum of 3 per 1m² mat, placed around the perimeter. For gateways, high-traffic areas or very exposed spots, allow 4–6 per mat.

Q: Will the peg head stick up and cause a trip hazard? A: No — the circular head sits flush inside the hollow rings of the SafaGrass mat when tapped home correctly.

Q: What if the ground is really hard or stony? A: Drill a pilot hole first with a cordless drill before inserting the peg. This saves the peg from snapping and makes the job much quicker.

Q: Can I re-use the pegs if I lift a mat? A: In most cases, yes — provided the peg hasn’t been damaged during removal. Take them out gently with a claw or lever rather than pulling from the head.

Q: Where can I buy SafaGrass Pegs in Ireland? A: Direct from Creative Landscaping Works in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. We deliver across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Small Part That Makes the Big Job Work

Fixing pegs don’t seem like much until a mat starts lifting in a gale or an edge trips someone at the gate. SafaGrass Plastic Pegs do the job they’re meant to, they’re cheap insurance on a proper installation, and they keep your rubber grass matting looking like part of the lawn for years. Available from Creative Landscaping Works, Ireland’s Outdoor Playstore for landscaping, play area surfacing and outdoor living supplies.