British Recycled Plastic Launches New Sand and Dark Grey Lumber for Specification-Led Outdoor Projects

British Recycled Plastic has expanded its recycled plastic lumber range with the launch of two new colours — Sand and Dark Grey — giving contractors, landscape architects and local authorities greater design flexibility for external works projects.

The new lumber shades join the company’s established Black and Brown ranges, creating a four-colour portfolio designed to support both performance requirements and visual specification needs across public realm, education, housing and healthcare schemes.

The launch responds to growing demand for outdoor materials that not only deliver long-term durability, but also complement surrounding architecture, landscape schemes and planning requirements.

Jason Elliott, Founder of British Recycled Plastic, said:

“We’ve seen a clear shift in recent years towards projects where durability alone isn’t enough — clients also want materials that support the overall design vision. Introducing Sand and Dark Grey gives specifiers more flexibility to achieve the right aesthetic while still benefiting from the long-term performance recycled plastic lumber is known for.”

New Colours for Modern External Works Design

The new Sand shade offers a light neutral finish suited to playgrounds, coastal paths, visitor attractions and holiday parks, where reduced heat build-up and softer visual integration are key considerations.

Meanwhile, Dark Grey has been developed for urban public spaces, contemporary schools, mixed-use schemes and housing developments, providing a clean architectural finish that pairs naturally with steel, concrete and modern paving palettes.

The extended range allows specifiers to align colour choice with project priorities such as:

  • User comfort in exposed sunny areas

  • Blending with natural or heritage settings

  • Contrasting with surrounding hard landscaping

  • Reducing visible dirt in high-footfall zones

  • Meeting modern planning and placemaking requirements

For example, Black remains ideal for subframes and high-traffic structural elements, while Sand or Dark Grey can be used on visible surfaces to create a more design-led finish.

Guidance for Choosing the Right Colour

To support specifiers, British Recycled Plastic has also published a new expert guide: “How to Choose the Right Recycled Plastic Lumber Colour for Your Project.”

The blog helps contractors, architects and local authorities select the most suitable recycled plastic lumber finish based on:

  • project type

  • user interaction

  • maintenance expectations

  • surrounding materials

  • visual scale

  • planning context

This makes it easier to specify the right finish for sectors such as schools, parks, NHS estates, housing developments and public access spaces.

Same Proven Performance, More Design Freedom

Available with a 25-year guarantee, the full recycled plastic lumber range remains rot-free, splinter-free and low maintenance, offering a long-lasting alternative to timber for external works where whole-life cost and appearance are equally important.

The new Sand and Dark Grey colours are available now across British Recycled Plastic’s lumber profiles and made-to-order products.

For colour guidance and specification support, visit the new blog on the British Recycled Plastic website: www.britishrecycledplastic.co.uk

Or contact them on [email protected]/ 01422 419 555