Mixed Color

The colours on this page are not single shades, they are pre-blended combinations, several tones of EPDM rubber granule mixed together at a fixed ratio before they ever reach you. That is what makes mixed color rubber granules different from anything in our Solid Colors range: instead of one flat colour, each blend layers grey, tan, black, and accent tones together for a textured, natural stone look rather than a painted one. Every pre mixed EPDM granule blend we sell, Ash, Colorado, Concrete, Sahara, all of them, arrives already combined to a tested ratio. Nobody on site is guessing proportions or hand mixing anything.

That matters more than it might sound like it should: because the blending happens at scale in manufacturing rather than bag by bag on a jobsite, an installer working through a large driveway or a full commercial rollout can trust that pallet twelve looks exactly like pallet one. Hand blending solid colours to chase that same natural, quarried look is technically possible, but pre blended EPDM granules get you there faster and more reliably, and a multi color EPDM granule mix beats a DIY combination almost every time. It is also, frankly, why most of our customers end up picking a blend over a single shade once they see both side by side, a mixed finish just reads as something that occurs in nature rather than something a factory produced.

How a Mixed Blend Is Actually Put Together

Every blend on this page is built the same basic way: two, three, or occasionally four base colours combined at a specific percentage before packaging. Look closely at several of the product photos and you can actually confirm this yourself, small colour chip labels sit in the corner of each swatch, spelling out the exact ratio, something like CH-07 at 17 percent, CH-57 at 33 percent, CH-15 at 40 percent. An installer or specifier is not guessing from a photo here, they know precisely what is in the bag before it ships.

Ash leans toward greys and blacks for a slate-like finish. Sahara and Sienna lean warm, browns and tans that read closer to natural stone or mulch. Sea Glass and Sarasota bring in a bright accent colour, teal or blue, against a neutral base, which shows up often on pool decks and playgrounds where a pop of colour is the point. Because the blend ratio is fixed at production rather than mixed loosely on site, reordering the same mixed color EPDM granules blend for a second phase of a project, or a repair down the line, produces a colour match instead of a close guess. It is exactly that predictability that gets contractors specifying a blend by name instead of attempting to fake the look by combining solid colours on their own.

Ask who buys what and a pattern shows up fast. Homeowners doing a driveway or patio gravitate toward the quieter end of the range, Ash, Concrete, Frost, Dakota, because the surface is supposed to sit comfortably next to existing stone and landscaping, not compete with it. Commercial and municipal buyers go the other way more often, reaching for higher contrast options like Sea Glass or Mesa, especially on playgrounds, splash pads, and sports courts, where the flooring itself is meant to be noticed rather than fade into the background.

If you are stuck deciding, our four best sellers, Steel City Grey, Siesta Slate, Savannah Clay, and Saffron Drift, are a reasonable place to start since they sell almost equally well across both residential and commercial jobs.

Mixed Color EPDM Granules: Common Questions

What is the difference between mixed color and solid color rubber granules?

Mixed colors blend two or more base tones together in a fixed ratio for a natural, speckled look, similar to what you would see in quarried stone or granite. Solid colors are a single uniform shade throughout instead. Both use the same EPDM base material and install the same way, the choice is purely about the finished appearance you are going for.

Can I request a custom mixed color blend?

Our standard blends cover most projects, but larger commercial or municipal jobs sometimes call for a custom ratio, matching a facility's branding or an existing surface elsewhere on the property. Contact us directly to discuss options, lead times, and minimum order quantities for a custom pre-blended granule mix.

Will every bag of a mixed blend look exactly the same?

Within a single production run, yes, ratios are fixed and controlled at manufacturing. Minor natural variation between different manufacturing runs is normal with any rubber product, which is why we recommend ordering full project quantities from the same batch where colour matching matters most.

Which mixed color blends work best for pool decks?

Lighter blends like Frost or Concrete stay cooler underfoot in direct sun, while Sea Glass adds colour without going as dark as some of our other options. Slip resistance is comparable across every blend on this page since that comes from the surface texture rather than the colour mix. Check our installation guidance for pool deck surface prep before finalizing a blend.

How much mixed color EPDM granule do I need for my project?

Coverage depends on installation thickness and total square footage. Use our calculator to estimate materials before ordering.

Do you offer bulk pricing for contractors ordering mixed color blends?

Yes. Certified installers and contractors ordering on a repeat basis can set up a trade account for volume pricing on any blend shown here, log in or contact us directly for current rates.