Shade sail post padding for round steel posts
Post Protector Pads are padded wraps that soften the hard edge of round galvanised steel shade sail posts in childcare centres, schools, playgrounds, pool areas, sports clubs and backyards. Choose your post size and length and get a firm price delivered to your postcode.
- Firm price including freight, shown before you pay
- Full payment with order, or apply for a credit account
- Made to order and dispatched direct from the manufacturer
What is a post protector pad?
A post protector pad is a foam-filled wrap that closes around a round steel post, from the ground up, so a person who runs into the post hits padding instead of bare steel. Ours are made to fit standard galvanised shade sail posts: NB100 (114.3 mm), NB125 (139.7 mm) and NB150 (165.1 mm), in 1.8 m, 2.0 m, 2.4 m lengths.
Post padding prices
Pads cost $395 to $525 each depending on post size and length, plus delivery from $70 for one pad (calculated by postcode at checkout). Quantity discount: 5% off 10+ pads, 10% off 20+ pads. Not registered for GST. No GST is charged.
| Post size | 1.8 m pad | 2.0 m pad | 2.4 m pad |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB100 114.3 mm post | $395 | $425 | $485 |
| NB125 139.7 mm post | $415 | $445 | $505 |
| NB150 165.1 mm post | $435 | $465 | $525 |
Quantity discount: 5% off 10+ pads, 10% off 20+ pads. NB200 (219.1 mm) posts, custom colours and printing are by quote.
Delivery, calculated by postcode
Pads travel by courier, made to order and sent direct to your site. Delivery is one charge per order plus a charge per pad, and it is included in the firm total you see before you pay.
| Delivery to | Per order | Per pad | 4 pads | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | $45 | $25 | $145 | Courier, usually 2–5 business days after dispatch |
| NSW | $45 | $25 | $145 | Courier, usually 2–5 business days after dispatch |
| VIC | $45 | $25 | $145 | Courier, usually 2–5 business days after dispatch |
| QLD | $55 | $30 | $175 | Courier, usually 3–6 business days after dispatch |
| SA | $55 | $30 | $175 | Courier, usually 3–6 business days after dispatch |
| WA | $85 | $40 | $245 | Courier, usually 5–10 business days after dispatch |
| TAS | $65 | $35 | $205 | Courier, usually 4–7 business days after dispatch |
| NT | $95 | $45 | $275 | Courier, usually 5–10 business days after dispatch; remote areas by quote |
Order post padding
Pick your post size, length, colour and quantity, then enter the delivery postcode. The total includes freight. Not registered for GST. No GST is charged.
Will it fit? Post padding sizes
Measure around your post with a tape. About 359 mm is NB100 (114.3 mm), about 439 mm is NB125 (139.7 mm) and about 519 mm is NB150 (165.1 mm). Each size has its own pad.
| Size | Outside diameter | Tape around post (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB100 | 114.3 mm | ≈ 359 mm | Most common shade sail post |
| NB125 | 139.7 mm | ≈ 439 mm | Often called "125 NB" or "139 pipe" |
| NB150 | 165.1 mm | ≈ 519 mm | Structural 168.3 mm pipe (≈529 mm round): ask us |
| NB200 | 219.1 mm | ≈ 688 mm | By quote |
Diameters are standard Australian pipe sizes (AS 1074 / AS/NZS 1163). Circumference = π × diameter, rounded. If your measurement is more than about 10 mm away from these, request a quote and we will confirm the fit before anything is made.
Check your post
Choosing the pad length
- The pad sits from the ground up.
- It must stop below the lowest sail fixing, eye bolt or bracket, with a clear gap so the hardware can be tensioned and checked. The guide above allows about 300 mm (rule of thumb).
- Common choices: 1.8 m (childcare and schools), 2.0 m (general), 2.4 m (tall posts and sports areas).
Step-by-step measuring and fitting instructions: post padding sizes and how to measure.
How deep should a shade sail post be?
As a rough trade guide, a standard 6.5 m galvanised post goes 1.2–2.2 m into the ground, leaving 4.3–5.3 m above ground. Go deeper for bigger sails and exposed sites. This is not engineering advice: final depth depends on sail size, wind region and soil.
See the full shade sail post depth guide: depth tables for full and half posts, steel cost in the ground vs above, typical galvanised pipe prices, concrete per footing, and fittings (caps, padeyes, brackets, touch-up).
Price, delivery and payment
Firm price, freight included
Your total is calculated for your delivery postcode and shown before you pay. No surprises after the order. Not registered for GST. No GST is charged.
Dispatched direct from the manufacturer
Pads are made to order and sent straight from the manufacturer to your site by courier. We email tracking when they ship.
Lead time: to be confirmed
Full payment with order
Request your order online and we email a PayPal invoice for the full amount. Card checkout is coming. Orders go to the manufacturer once paid.
Credit accounts
Schools, councils, childcare centres and clubs that cannot pay upfront can apply for a credit account. Each application is reviewed personally.
Returns & warranty
Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply. Warranty: to be confirmed with the manufacturer. Full details: Returns & warranty.
Post pads help soften accidental bumps against posts. They do not replace compliant playground surfacing or your own site risk assessment.
Best price promise
5% better Best price promise. Found the same post protector cheaper? Send us a written quote and we'll beat it by 5%.
The quote must be current, from an Australian business, and for an identical product: same size, padding thickness and density, cover material, UV rating, length and colour, with comparable warranty and freight included. Excludes clearance, seconds, trade or bulk deals, and auction or marketplace listings. We decide whether products are equivalent, and we may ask for a sample or spec sheet. One quote per order, made before you buy.
- Get a current written quote, freight included.
- Send it to us with the product details before you buy.
- We check it is the same product and reply by email with your price.
Full wording is also in our terms of sale.
Post padding questions
Do you have a best price promise?
Yes. Found the same post protector cheaper? Send us a written quote and we'll beat it by 5%. The quote must be current, from an Australian business, and for an identical product: same size, padding thickness and density, cover material, UV rating, length and colour, with comparable warranty and freight included. Excludes clearance, seconds, trade or bulk deals, and auction or marketplace listings. We decide whether products are equivalent, and we may ask for a sample or spec sheet. One quote per order, made before you buy. Send the quote using the form on the Best price promise page, or by email.
How much do post protector pads cost?
Each pad is priced by post size and length, and delivery is calculated for your postcode. The current price table is on the home page and the order form shows a firm total, freight included, before you order. Quantity discounts apply to larger orders. Post Protector Pads is not registered for GST, so no GST is added.
Is the price on the website final?
Yes. The total shown in the order form is a firm price for your pads delivered to your postcode, freight included. Post Protector Pads is not registered for GST, so no GST is added.
When do I pay?
Full payment with order. Request your order online and we email a PayPal invoice for the full amount; card checkout is coming. Schools, councils, childcare centres and other organisations that cannot pay upfront can apply for a credit account.
Which posts do the pads fit?
Round galvanised steel pipe posts: NB100 (114.3 mm outside diameter), NB125 (139.7 mm) and NB150 (165.1 mm). NB200 (219.1 mm) and other sizes are by quote. Use the "Will it fit?" guide to check with a tape measure.
What length should I order?
The pad sits on the ground and wraps up the post. It must stop below the lowest sail fixing, bracket or eye bolt so the hardware can be tensioned and inspected. Measure from the ground to the lowest fixing and choose a length that leaves a clear gap.
Who sends the pads?
Pads are made to order and dispatched direct from the manufacturer to your delivery address. We email tracking details when they ship.
How long does delivery take?
Pads are made to order: allow about 4–6 weeks from payment to delivery. The current lead time is shown in the order form. Pads around 2 m long travel by courier, not Australia Post.
Do the pads make a playground compliant with Australian Standards?
No product claim is made about Australian Standards. Post pads help soften accidental bumps against posts. They do not replace compliant playground surfacing or your own site risk assessment.
Can I get my own colour or logo?
Choose from the listed colours. Custom colours, printing and non-standard sizes are by quote.
Can I return pads?
Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply to faulty items or items not as described. Our change-of-mind policy for made-to-order pads is shown on the Returns & warranty page.
Do you install them?
Pads are designed to be wrapped around the post on site. Fitting instructions are supplied with the pads. If you are having a shade sail installed through ShadeSale, ask about adding pads to your quote.
Still unsure? Phone Colin on 0419 415 000.