If you are running any kind of business, chances are you will need mats. To find out which
mats would be best suited for your business, take a look at our handy guide.
There are many different kinds of mats from the simple outdoor/indoor mats used to wipe
your feet when you enter a premises to those for industrial purposes, promotional purposes
and even those for health purposes.
1. Entrance Mats
Entrance mats can be used outdoors or indoors. Placed at the entrance of your building
their purpose is to stop water and dirt being tracked inside. Having a mat at the entrance
can help prevent slips and falls drastically as it will help keep the surface of your floors
cleaner. A few good choices for entrance mats are:
- Logo Mats – can become a promotion tool as they will look elegant while having the
business’s logo on them. Having a Logo Mat can elevate the look of your business
while helping to keep it clean and safe. - Rubber Anti-slip Mats – designed to prevent slips from happening. These mats are a
perfect solution for rainy or snowy periods. They can also be used in Industrial
settings and throughout the building depending on your business needs. - Coir Coconut Matting – one of the most popular mat types for entrances. This
matting has a traditional appearance and is great for scraping dirt from shoes. It is
easily cut to size making it perfect for matwells.
2. Industrial Mats
Industrial mats are used throughout your business and can help minimise risks of slipping,
falling and collision of heavy machinery. If you have people operating machines like forklifts
or vans coming in and out of your building it is a good idea to invest in the right mat. Mats
can dry the wheels as the vehicle enters the building, preventing it from skidding due to wet
tyres. Here are mats that are used throughout an industrial business:
- Rubber Anti-slip Mats – as we already mentioned these mats are designed to
prevent slips from happening, which makes them a perfect solution for rainy and
snowy periods. Having them throughout your business can reduce slips and falls due
to slippery surfaces or due to spills. They are also great for commercial kitchens as
they will not only make it safer for the workers but can prevent damage from falling
equipment. - Heavy duty entrance mats – designed specifically for places with a lot of footfall.
These mats are durable and perfect as an entrance mat to an industrial building. - Anti-Static Mats (ESD) – designed to prevent static shocks to employees and
equipment. Can be used on workbenches, tabletops and floors. - Tacky Mats – keep fine particles of dust and dirt from entering the premises. Those
are ideal for entrances to sterile premises. - Cutting Mats – ideal for tabletops and workplaces where knives and other cutting
equipment is used. These mats prevent damage to the surface underneath and are
easy to clean with just water or detergent since they are waterproof and resistant to
chemicals. - Office chair Mats – prevent scuffing to the floor from the chair’s legs or wheels. It
also keeps your chair from rolling too much on slippery floors.
3. Anti-Fatigue Mats
Anti-Fatigue Mats are great for commercial businesses as they can reduce health problems
among employees. The anti-fatigue qualities of these mats help reduce problems usually
associated with standing on hard floors for an extended period of time like joint pains, flat
feet, varicose veins, bad posture and others. Reducing those problems helps employees stay
healthy and boosts their consecration and productivity.
4. Leisure Matting
Leisure matting has a broad range of applications. It is used around wet areas, on
playgrounds, in leisure centres and gyms. Leisure mats have been especially designed for
such areas, made out of rubber for shock absorption or made out of PVC for use around wet
areas. Here are a few different leisure mats to choose from.
- Swimming Pool Mats/ Changing Room Mats – ideal for use around swimming pools
and changing rooms, they provide a non-slip environment and prevent mould and
bacteria from spreading. Swimming / changing room mats for wet areas are normally
found as rolls, tiles or individual mats. - Rubber Gym Mats – are durable, designed to prevent damage to the floor and falling
equipment. They have good shock absorption and prevent loud impact noises. Great
for home and professional gyms. - Rubber Playground Mats – designed for playgrounds and the safety of kids, these
mats are good to cushion falls and reduce the chances of slipping while running and
playing.