Indoor Column Padding

  • Pre-engineered designs improve safety and appearance
  • Factory produced corners eliminate gaps and ensure impact resilience
  • Available in two-sided, three-sided, four-sided, and tapered configurations
  • Customized to satisfy dimensional requirements of each application
  • Offered with the same performance attributes as indoor wall padding
  • Optional high resolution digitally printed graphics / lettering

 

Description

Exposed columns are a common feature in gymnasiums, field houses, and recreation centers, but they can present a real safety risk in active environments. Indoor column padding by Sportsfield Specialties provides a protective barrier that helps reduce the risk of injury during play, training, and everyday facility use. By covering hard structural elements with impact-absorbing foam, these pads create a safer space without disrupting the function or layout of the facility.

Each pad uses high-quality foam wrapped in rugged, Class A fire-rated vinyl. The result is a system that absorbs impact while standing up to daily wear in high-traffic environments. Pads are custom-fit to the dimensions of each column, ensuring full coverage and a secure installation that stays in place over time.

For facilities with additional exposed structural elements, column padding can be used alongside indoor I-beam padding to create a more complete protection system. This approach helps ensure consistent coverage across beams, supports, and other high-risk areas, improving overall safety throughout the space rather than addressing isolated points.

Flexible mounting options make installation straightforward, whether pads are permanently secured or designed for removal when access is needed. Available in a wide range of colors with optional custom graphics, indoor column padding can also support branding while maintaining a professional appearance. From school gyms to multi-sport facilities, it provides a dependable solution for reducing risk and improving player safety.

Documentation

COPHI - Standard Indoor column padding - attachment lips

COPZHI - Standard indoor column padding - z-clip top and attachment lip bottom

COPZTBHI - Standard indoor column padding - double z-clip attachment

COPZTBXFR - Standard indoor column padding - double z-clip attachment

COPXFR - ProSafe premium indoor column padding - attachment lips

COPZXFR - ProSafe premium indoor column padding - z-clip top and attachment lip bottom

Frequently Asked Questions

Will indoor column padding interfere with existing equipment or attachments?

No, Sportsfield can design pads with cutouts or adjustments to accommodate items like outlets, scoreboards, or mounted equipment. This allows you to maintain functionality while improving safety.