Entrance Mats Guide: The Basics - Whats, Wheres, and Whys.
Have you ever thought “I could really use an entrance mat in this spot” only to then realize you didn’t know what kind to buy exactly? There are so many types of entrance mats available today that choosing which one is right for you can often make for a difficult decision. In this guide we are going to explain where and when entrance mats are most useful, what kind to use, and why they are useful.
The first thing we will explain is Why entrance mats are useful. There are many benefits to using mats in entrance ways and the first and primary reason is to stop the flow of water, dirt, and debris from being tracked into a house, building or generalized area. The second most popular reason entrance mats are used and perhaps the most important reason is to keep people safe from slipping. When the proper mat is used to dry foot wear, interior floors can be kept dry which helps prevent injuries and possible lawsuits. The third most common reason for using interior and exterior entrance mats is to protect the value of your indoor flooring materials and to reduce the daily cleaning time required to keep a place professional and presentable.
Now that we know why entrance mats are beneficial, the next topic we will discuss is Where to use them. The most common place entrance mats are used is obviously at entrance ways to indoor areas. However do you know where to place them at entrances? What is usually recommended for the best dirt, debris, and water catching performance is to have an outdoor rubber entrance mat to help scrape shoes clean and keep the larger dirt and debris outside. Then combine that with an indoor entrance mat with a nylon carpet like surface to further scrape and clean shoes while also drying the bottom of entering people. In addition, entrance mats can be useful in a variety of other places as well. Some other common areas where entrance mats can be found is in commercial or industrial locker rooms, indoor office environments, workshops, lobbies, reception areas, and virtually any other place tracked in dirt and water needs to be stopped to maintain a clean and safe environment.
The final topic to discuss is What types of mat(s) best fit your needs? In order to make this part as easy as possible, we have decided to break our entrance mats down into two subcategories, Outdoor Entrance Mats and Indoor Entrance Mats. From there, we recommend using our simple to use five star rating system in order to select what features, are most important to you. After identifying a few possible solutions, we recommend clicking on the mats that interest you and identifying which mat offers the best possible look, color, and functionality to best suit your needs. Once that is done, measure out the area where you would like to put the entrance mat(s) and pick the size(s) that best fit your needs. From there you can make your purchase directly online with one of our three easy checkout methods and look forward to receiving your mat(s) shortly.
