water draining floor mats
Entrance mattingTypes of carpet-like entry floor mats
If you are in the beginning stage of your research about mats and not quite sure what to get your options are:
 Indoor Entrance Mats Used to stop soil and moisture at the doorway of building; also used to protect flooring, attenuate sound and for decorative purposes. Made of nylon, recycled tires or recycled drink bottles. Some have raised/reinforced surface texture to more aggressively scrape shoes while others are a cut pile that serves in more of a wiping capacity to dry moisture. Available in vinyl, rubber, latex or recycled content backing. Select mats available with gripper nub backs to assist in stopping mat movement when placed atop carpeted floors. Most are treated to withstand UV sun damage such as fading.  Outdoor Entrance Mats Used to stop debris and some wetness before entering building; usually water proof and UV stable. Also prevent slips and falls on pavement. Usually beveled ramp edges to prevent tripping. Used to stop soil and moisture at the doorway of building; also used to protect flooring, attenuate sound and for decorative purposes. Made of nylon, recycled tires, vinyl, recycled tires or recycled drink bottles. Available with custom logos in most models. First line of defense; the bare minimum a public establishment should supply for pedestrian traffic.  Recessed Foyer/Vestibule Mats Constructed of rigid frames either aluminum or vinyl with drainable strips of various scraping and/or drying materials. Recessed area underneath mat contains particles between mat maintenance dates. Used to stop soil and moisture at the doorway of building; also used to protect flooring, attenuate sound and for decorative purposes. Made of nylon, recycled tires, PVC, aluminum, vinyl or recycled drink bottles. Different levels of recess depth to chose from depending on amount of traffic and/or maintenance schedule.  Logo Mats Printed or molded images representing a brand name or other message are made into mat. Available in both scraper and wiper mats. Used to stop soil and moisture at the doorway of building; also used to protect flooring, attenuate sound and for decorative purposes. Made of nylon, recycled tires or recycled drink bottles. No art charge for mat set up. Treated to withstand fading from UV rays and frequent moisture. Rubber or vinyl backing, cleated or smooth. Chose any image or words for your customized mat.  Carpet Tiles Square pieces of flooring made of either nylon or recycled material meant to be installed with adhesive as a permanent laid mat. Replace one piece at a time as needed. Used to stop soil and moisture at the doorway of building; also used to protect flooring, attenuate sound and for decorative purposes. Made of nylon, recycled tires or recycled drink bottles. Various fashion colors and surface pattern designs to suit all decor and tastes. Used much like wall-to-wall carpet in vestibules and entire buildings. Highly customizable as they are easily cut on-site to fit unusual shaped areas.  Scraper Mats Made of either rubber or vinyl; mats that primarily function to dislodge rocks and other small debris from shoes. Raised molded patterns trap particles in valleys until mat can be cleaned. Most noted for their ability to clear shoes of hard particles. Made of nylon, recycled tires or recycled drink bottles. Some have open back for drainage while others have a closed back to contain the mess. Easily cleaned by hosing or power-washing, sweeping, shaking out, etc. Often also serve as wiper mats since the surface is somewhat absorbent. |