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To a young child, few batteryless things are as interesting as the mystical Road Rug. In part, this page serves as a resource for road rug retailers and for those wishing to make their own road rug/mat. If you didn't have one, your parents didn't love you.
For boys and girls alike, these virtual play worlds can spark imaginations, allow for educations various structures, distance, urban and rural concepts, city planning, and keep those young ones occupied and entertained for hours..
About
Ask Design Mom: Matchbox Car Mats
Interactive Play Rug by Little Frogs
'I Am Here' Custom Play Mat by Board Stiff
Inspiration: Decorating With Kids' Road Rugs ohdeedoh.com
A Star To The Teachers Visits Pittsburgh, PA
AKA - Road Rug, Car Carpet, Racetrack Rug, Street Map Rug, Activity Rug, Play Rug, Straße Teppiche (German), Straßenteppich, Spielstraßen Teppich, Rennbahn, Spiel-Teppich, Spielteppich
Road Rugs and Carpets For Sale
There are plenty of road rugs available on the market for various sized rooms. Interestingly enough, different regions in the world seem to have different clusters of road designs available to them. Here are some of the rugs that are readily available out there.
Note that in the US, ASTM F963 Safety Standards (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety) may be important.
Connect-A-Roadway Playmats Canada
Millwood Toys Canada
Lightyear Imports Australia
Preis Roboter Germany
Twenga Germany
Twenga Australia
Twenga UK
Shopwiki UK
XYZmaps UK
Map Stop UK
Paradiso Toys Belgium
Metsker's Maps - can custom print out just about any map
L.A Rugs Supreme Streets Rug qualitytoys.com
CSNRugs.com - Play rugs for home, church, school or library
| 19" x 29" | 1'7'' x 2'5'' |
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39" x 58" |
3'3'' x 4'10'' |
| 51" x 78" |
4'3'' x 6'6'' |
100% Nylon, with foam backing
Fun Rugs Funtime Supreme Collection Streets Gray Rug rugsusa.com
| 19" x 29" | 1'7" x 2'5" |
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39" x 58" |
3'3" x 4'10" |
| 51" x 78" | 4'3" x 6'6" |
Medium Pile Nylon Rug
3003000 and 3003001 magiccarpetswhl.co.uk
| 31.5" x 47.2" |
80 x 120cm |
House of Kids - Play Rug - Roads / Railway (Seaside) 0.8m x 1.2m amazon.co.uk
House of Kids - Play Rug - Roads / Railway (Snow & Mountains) 0.8m x 1.2m amazon.co.uk
Here? Brussels (Belgium)
| 31.5" x 47.2" |
0.8m x 1.2m each |
1001062 and 1001063 magiccarpetswhl.co.uk
39.4 x 59.1" 100x150cm
House of Kids - Play Rug - Roads / Railway / Seaport 1m x 1.5m amazon.co.uk
Where's the airport?
Seen Here also
and Here as seapoortmatlr.jpg and seapoortmatlr.jpg
Port Road Town Le Toy Van Playmat bargainwatch.com.au
John Lewis Playmat nootka.co.uk
John Lewis Playmat kaboodle.com
39.4 x 59.1" 1m x 1.5m
Shaw Living 36"W x 60"L Green My Town Kids Rug lowes.com
36" x 60"
100% Durable Nylon Pile
Creataville Rug - Joy Carpet homelement.com
Joy Carpets Creataville Kids Rug prizehousehold.com
Joy Carpets Creataville Kids Rug mercantila.com
100% high twist premium nylon with 2-ply heat set yarn
| 46" x 64" | 3'10" x 5'4" |
| 64" x 92" | 5'4" x 7'8" |
| 92" x 129" |
7'8" x 10'9" |
We're Not Asking for Directions Rug landofnod.com
High quality blend of Indian and New Zealand wool
100% cotton backing attached with a blend of synthetic and natural latex
| 36" x 60" | 3 x 5' |
| 48" x 72" | 4 x 6' |
| 60" x 96" | 5 x 8' |
| 96" x 120" | 8 x 10' |
Kids Activity Road Rug 100x133cm babybunting.com.au
39.4" x 52.4" 100cm x 133cm
RacinTrack, 2000 modular carpet Manufacturer: Tarkett
RacinTrack carpet modular system Style Hive
21 Radical Rugs and Must-See Mat Designs weburbanist.com
A modular carpet system allowing an infinity of combinations from only two different patterns (straight or curved stripes)
Brawny Tough Trike Tracks - Set of 9 Squares ecmdstore.com
9 squares 25 1/2"W x 27"H each
Stain-resistant nylon, skid-proof backing
Learning Carpets Play Carpets Ride On Squares Multi Kids Rug (Set of 9) - LC 204 studentmarket.com
Ride On Squares (9 Pieces matsmatsmats.com
26" x 26" 2'2" x 2'2"
Otto play mat kidsmodern.com
Mvos Otto Playmat bobbyberkhome.com
59.1" x 35.4" 150 cm x 90 cm x 0.5 cm
Felt Rubber backing
Pottery Barn Race Track Rugs - first one is 2 of 7 sections that allow for various sized tracks
pottery barn kids racetrack rug rochester.iclassifieds.com
pottery barn kids racetrack rug- 7 pieces iclassifieds.com
RACING PIT STOP CAR TRACK ROADS CHILDRENS RUG MAT lightyearimports.com.au
39.4" x 52" 1000 x 1320mm
Learning Carpets Play Carpets Race Track Multi Kids Rug - LC 205 babycribsplus.com
Learning Carpets Race Track Play Carpet amazon.com
Learning Carpets Play Carpets Race Track Multi Kids Rug - LC 205 studentmarket.com
3' x 6'8"
37 x 80 x 1 inches
Inspiration: Decorating With Kids' Road Rugs ohdeedoh.com
We Play on the Mat ozmummy.blogspot.com
| 55" x 52" |
4'7" x 4'4" |
140cm x 133cm |
100 % nylon Backing: Latex
undi 500 - Fiat 500 slippers
Neighborhood daycaremall.com
4’1” x 5’10”
5’10” x 8’4”
8’4” x 11’8”
City Map Rug tts-group.co.uk
240x200cm
100% polyester
Kizzuragu road track design en.item.rakuten.com
Kizzuragu road track design! [Roadmap] rug carpet 190x190
Childs road playmat / rug 39' x 59'
190x190cm
Mega Huge Carpet Road Way Playmat Rug toyssfancydress.co.uk
100cm x 190cm
Flagship Carpets Educational Collection Places to Go Multi Rug rugsusa.com
3'x6'
6'x6' Round
6'x9'
12'x6'
12'x8'4"
100% Nylon
Tiny Town Bold Multi Road Carpet kidcarpet.com
CLOSEOUT KID AREA RUGS owencarpet.com
| 64" x 82" | 5'4" x 7'8" |
| 82" x 129" | 7'8" x 10'9" |
| 129" x 158" | 10'9" x 13'2" |
Pattern Repeat = 81" x 90"
Nylon
Learning Carpets Town and Country Kids Play Rug - LC189
3' x 6'8"
Fun Rugs Funtime Collection Country Fun Multi Rug rugsusa.com
1' 7" x 2' 5"
3' 3" x 4' 10"
4' 3" x 6' 6"
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection Hometown Multi Rug rugsusa.com
2' 2'' x 3' 4''
3' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection Giant Road Multi Rug rugsusa.com
2' 3'' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection My Neighborhood Multi Rug rugsusa.com
3' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection Ride The Train Multi Rug rugsusa.com
3' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection Under Construction Multi Rug rugsusa.com
3' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Learning Carpets Around Town Collection City Multi Rug rugsusa.com
3' x 6' 8''
100% Nylon
Childrens road map rug therugseller.co.uk
100x133cm (4’5"x3’10")
100x200cm (6’8"x3’10")
100% Polypropylene Pile
Childrens Playmat Roadmap Rugs abbey-carpets.co.uk
95cm x 200cm
polyproplyne
Straßenteppich Big City tolle-geschenke.com
150x200cm
200x200cm
200x250cm
200x300cm
200cm rund
100% Polyamid, Feinschlinge (100% nylon, fine loop)
Kids (playground) arteespina.com
Arte Espina Kids 4025-61 rugmerchant.co.uk
10x160cm
100% Espirelle
All Over Town Play Rug kidsdecor.net
38"W X 79"L
100% Nylon Carpet
Durable Latex Gel Skid-Proof Backing
Hasbro Tonka Truck Jumbo Interactive Green & Blue 3 Ft. 6 In. x 4 Ft. Scatter Rug homedepot.com
3 Ft. 6 In. x 4 Ft.
50% acrylic & 50% polypropylene
Natco My Town 3 Ft. x 5 Ft. 6 In. Kids Play Mat homedepot.com
3 Ft. x 5 Ft. 6 In
Giant Road Carpet youngexplorers.com
3’ x 4 1/2’
Tonka Playmat with Truck costco.ca
Tonka Playmat with Truck sears.ca
101.6 cm x 101.6 cm
(40 in. x 40 in.)
100% nylon
PRESCHOOL SPORTS DAYCARE KIDS GAME PLAY ROAD AREA RUG ioffer.com
52x75"
100% NYLON
RESCHOOL POLICE DAYCARE KIDS GAME PLAY ROAD AREA RUG ioffer.com
52x67"
100% Nylon
G.A. Gertmenian & Sons 48"L x 24"W Disney Cars Game Kids Rug lowes.com
48"L x 24"W
G.A. Gertmenian & Sons Tonka Game Rug lowes.com
Juvenile Stocked Rugs 7688W.91.54 City L rugsmart.com
53"X83"
Giant Airport & Highway Playmat (59 X 39 inches) amazon.com
39" x 59"
http://www.e-quip4education.co.uk/acatalog/Educational_Play_Mats.html e-quip4education.co.uk
1000 x 1000mm
ROAD PLAYMAT earlyyearsresources.co.uk
134 x 100cm
100% nylon loop pile carpet with an anti- slip backing
Road Rug iblogthe90s.blogspot.com
Road Track Town Kids Rug - EasyBuy buysterfurniture.com.au
TOWN ROADS CAR TRACK CHILDRENS PLAY MAT LARGE SIZE lightyearimports.com.au
1000W 7H 15000D mm
Was available at Target
70.0" x 52.5"
100% Nylon
Airport Town Learning Carpets LC-158 qualitytoys.com
3' 0" x 6' 8"
100% Nylon
Unknown Rugs
ludo ergo sum - voyager.blogs.com Please let me know where you can find this.
http://fccia.com/VTWebsite/Wendy/wendy.html
Road/Car Play Mats
Play mats are generally more portable and easier to sanitize. These are great for part time fun while traveling to allow for different themes in a single play area.
Car Playmat mysmallworld.co.uk _ Closeups
Le Toy Van Car Playmat amazon.com
Le Toy Van - Car Play Mat goldenkeytoys.com
59"L x 39"W 1x1.5 metre
polyester and has a safe non-slip backing, machine washable to 86 degrees Fahrenheit
51-Pc. Foldable City Play Mat ltdcommodities.com
36" sq
Down Town Play Mat with 25 Cars jcpenney.com
27-1/2x31-1/2"L
Driving Around Town Foldable Car Play Mat 60" x 48" mylullabug.com
47.75" x 59.75"
Floor Playmat, Car Set, and Carrying Case mileskimball.com
50"x62"
Vinyl
Play Mats toysofusa.com
2 mats each - 5/32" x 44-7/8" x 30"
Boys Cars Playmat City Edition wooden-toys-direct.co.uk
W79 x L117.5 cm
Vehicle Playmat Set elc.co.uk
Elc Vehicle Playmat Set letsbuyit.co.uk
100x100cm
Alex 36" X 36" Vinyl Padded Playmat amazon.com
36" X 36"
Vinyl
Fast Lane Large Carpet Playmat toysrus
27.5"L x 39.4"W
Your neighborhood custom map play mat - MEDIUM - I am Here Custom Road map of neighborhood etsy.com
Small - 3 ft by 1 1/2 ft (small size makes great childhood keepsake)
Medium - 4 ft by 2 1/2 ft
Large - 6 ft by 2 1/2 ft
10oz vinyl (15oz vinyl is available for an added fee)
Bear Holiday Guide: Joey Boey Play Mats
Joeytown Playmat vinyl joeyboey.com
4ft x 6ft
layered vinyl
Matchbox Sto & Go Playmat www.buy.com Pursestring closure
Matchbox Sto & Go Playmat amazon.com
Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Disneyland-Disneyworld Mini Adventures Exclusive Playmat takefiveaday.com
It's a map of Disneyland
Neat-Oh Roadville Large 2-Sided Playmat ZipBin zipbin.com amazon.com jayz.co.nz Double Sided roll up
28.5 W 22.5
ZipBins zipbin.com - folds into box - many types of bins
Review: ZipBin Play Mat and Storage Bin thingamababy.com
8.0Lx8.0Wx7.0H"
Straßen-Teppich in der Tasche mit 5 Autos zum M... de.dawanda.com familienleben.ch
Straßen Teppich in der Tasche mit 5 Autos, 1 Ha... de.dawanda.com familienleben.ch
33cm diameter
Cotton
Drive and Discover Roadway Play Mat with Personalized Carry Bag etsy.com
Little Miss Race Car Driver Roadway Play Mat with Personalized Carry Bag etsy.com - PINK
34" square
Sewn
Safari Playmat Large millwoodeducation.co.uk
50 X 100cm
100% heavyweight polyester felt
Santoys - ROAD PLAY MAT thekidswindow.co.uk
150 x 100cm
3 Dimensional Rugs
Beyond the tactile benefits of these interactive rugs, they just look cool. Unfortunately, they are difficult to come by and can be pricey.
Play carpet with multiple perspectives - littlefrogs.com wool
Email: jens.peter.de.pedro@gmail.com
Mobile: +46-(0)739-333 222
Address:
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117 31 Stockholm
SWEDEN
Bei Regen auf den Spielteppich zwillingswelten.de
Interactive Play Rug by Little Frogs ohdeedoh.com
Cars seen at amazon.com and Plantoys.com
90x135cm = W4.5" L2.11"
126x189cm = W6.3" L4.2"
Turkish company IVI rug - ivi@ivi.com.tr
Danish by Design And Here And Here And Here And Here And Here And Here And Here too 3D City - Australia
3D Play Rugs for Kids from Danish by Design nicedecors.com
Creative Kids Play: 3D Rugs growingyourbaby.com
IVI Traffic Rug - Blue - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
100cm x 150cm
134cm x 180cm
Interactive 3 Dimensional Play Rug - Farm - Danish by Design metromum.com.au 3D Farm - Australia
100x150cm
134x180cm
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Racetrack Rug habitat.co.uk
W120 X L180cm
100% wool.
HABITAT rug bournemouth.gumtree.com
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Big-game Miles Carpet from Balouga France
Hand-tufted virgin wool
insourceoutsource.blogspot.com
Angela Adams Collection: Tapestries and Rugs apartmenttherapy.com
THE BIRDS AND THE BEES angelaadams.com bmcdonald@angelaadams.com (800) 255 9454
DIY Road Rugs and Mats
After reviewing the examples of rugs and mats above, you have most likely came up with some ideas of what you would like to have in your own rug or mat. And whether you have something in mind that just isn't available, or you are looking to same money, a DIY Road Rug project is right around the corner. Now you can see how others have approached making their own Road Rugs and Mats.
Visit our DIY Road Rug Page for information and examples of many DIY approaches.
Play Surface Scale
Proper scale doesn't seem to be that important to children and their imaginations should allow for everything to "fit".
If you are concerned about scale, there is a scale calculator in our Zen Mini Castles Page. There you can plug in your numbers and get whatever measurements you like.
Matchobox vs MicroMachines Viper
MicoMachines are just over N scale which is 1:148.
Hot Wheels were originally 1:64 scale. The 1970s Gran Toros were 1/43rd scale and the Hot Wheels Classics are 1:18 scale. They have also made models in 1:12 scale.
Matchbox regular size 1-75 series are often classified as 1:64 scale and ranges from 1:100 to much larger than 1:64 scale. The "King Size" Speed Kings or Super Kings series are 1:43 scale.
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