Why do you need floor mats?
Floor mats are more than just a pretty decoration to attract customers’ attention as they enter your building. They serve a range of practical purposes.
The entrances and exits of your buildings are high traffic areas with a lot of footfall. These are also the areas where goods and stock pass through. This traffic can lead to inevitable wear and tear on your floors, especially carpets. This wear and tear in turn provides a safety risk as it increases the risk of slips and falls. Sturdy non-slip mats help protect both your floor and your customers and staff. They are especially important in areas where slippages are likely. Don’t forget the costs you could incur if customers or staff have a fall in your business premises.
In addition, the mats can reduce the noise levels as people walk in and out of your premises, by cushioning the foot fall. This also protects people’s feet from the hard floors, a particular benefit if your staff have to spend a lot of time standing during their job.
Mats also can help improve the general appearance of your premises. Outdoor mats can reduce the amount of dirt, grime, liquid or muck that people carry into your shop on their soles of their shoes or boots. And indoor mats can enhance the attractiveness of your interior space. Remember you can use the mats to advertise your brand or products too!
As well as protecting your floor and your staff and customers, floor mats can help you protect the environment. Environmentally friendly mats that use recycled materials make a clear statement about your company’s commitment to its green responsibilities.
What are the main types of mat?
When decided what type of mat to use, you can choose either:
Entrance Mats
The entrance mats are constructed of constructed from a revolutionary 100% recycled, stain resistant fibre paired with an innovative temperature resistant rubber backing, ensuring your mat lays flat. They’re also perfect for placing in high traffic areas, such as corridors, in front of vending machines or by water coolers to further help reduce the risk of slips and trips, while prolonging the life of your flooring.
Where should it be placed?
They’re also perfect for placing in high traffic areas, such as corridors, in front of vending machines or by water coolers to further help reduce the risk of slips and trips, while prolonging the life of your flooring.
Message /Logo Mats
A message mat can provide an instant eye catching appeal that can set the right first impression, while helping to protect your floors , promote your brand and create a lasting impression. Having a message mat within your company will also contribute to health and safety, as well as reducing your cleaning and maintenance costs in trapping any unwanted dirt and water from being carried and deposited around the premises.
Where should it be placed?
Ideally placed in high traffic areas such as receptions, showrooms and corridors, the branded mats help to create a notable visual impact on your visitors.
Rubber Mats
The rubber mats are constructed to prevent accidents and injuries occurring in wet and slippery environments such as gym changing rooms, where standing water from shower areas can cause a potential slip hazard.
Where should it be placed?
They are ideally suited to be placed in pub kitchens and bars where spillages of food and drink can occur, with the thick rubber floor mat construction also providing anti fatigue support for legs and feet.
Anti Fatigue Mats
The anti fatigue mats s have been designed to aid long periods of standing which can cause joint pain, backache and tiredness.
Where should it be placed?
Anti fatigue mats are ideally suited for customer service counters, reception desks, supermarket counters and workstations.
Outdoor Mats
The construction of the outdoor mats allow liquid to quickly drain away through its specially designed drainage holes, while its suction cup backing ensures the rubber mats stay in place.
Once people are inside the building, they can use wiper mats to remove any remaining dust or dirt from their shoes as they walk around.
Obviously, you should consider deploying all three types of mats in your premises in order to ensure an effective dirt-management system.
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