Why do hotels need commercial entrance matting?
First impressions matter, especially in the hospitality industry. The entrance to your hotel is the first thing guests see, and it sets the tone for their experience.
High-quality entrance matting not only enhances the visual appeal of your hotel but also plays a vital role in safety, cleanliness, and floor protection. Unlike standard doormats, commercial entrance mats are designed for high foot traffic. They provide a slip-resistant surface for foot and wheeled access in high-traffic areas.
Entrance matting works hard to create cleaner and safer entry areas while maintaining the longevity of your floors. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of entrance matting and how to choose one for your hotel.
What are the benefits of entrance matting for hotels?
Functional and aesthetic, commercial entrance matting offers a multitude of benefits for hotels:
- Enhances the appearance of your hotel lobby while maintaining the overall cleanliness of your entrance area
- Reduces the risk of slip and fall accidents by trapping moisture and debris at the doors
- Protects your flooring by minimising constant exposure to debris, dirt and moisture
- Improves indoor air quality by trapping dirt, dust and other pollutants often caught in the bottom of shoes, before entry
- Reduces the amount of time and money spent on floor cleaning and maintenance
How do I choose the right entrance mat for my hotel?
Often one of the first design elements that visitors will see upon their arrival, choosing the right entrance mat can enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your space. Here are 5 key considerations when choosing an entrance mat:
- Foot traffic
Hotels experience high foot traffic, so it’s important to choose a heavy-duty mat that can withstand frequent use.
- Walking pathways
Identify the most common walking routes within your hotel facilities and place matting in primary entrances and high-traffic circulation areas.
- Type of matting
Depending on the usage, you can choose between scraper, aluminium, modular tile or carpet-style matting. Scraper and aluminium matting are heavy-duty and suitable for outdoor use. Carpet-style and modular tile matting are suited to indoor settings, can be customised to match your interiors, and provide a plush feel.
- Design and aesthetic
Choose an entrance mat that complements your hotel’s decor both in terms of colour and texture.
- Durability
An entrance mat is a long-term investment. You need high-quality materials and sturdy installation. Choose entrance matting products from a trusted provider, like Classic Architecture Group, to minimise repair or replacement costs in the future.
What is the best material for hotel entrance mats?
To choose the right entrance mat for your hotel, you’ll have to consider whether it’s for indoor or outdoor use.
Exposed to changing weather, outdoor entrance matting needs to be hard-wearing and weather-resistant against rain and heat. It also needs to have scraper properties to remove any heavy soil or debris, keeping the surface free of any hazards.
Similarly, indoor entrance matting needs to support exterior matting by further removing any damaging debris while capturing fine dust and moisture. You’ll also want to select materials with quick-drying properties, such as nylon fibres. Lastly, don’t forget that indoor entrance mats need to match the aesthetics of your decor and design.
What size should the entrance matting be?
Given that people usually don’t stop to wipe their feet when entering public buildings, it’s essential to have enough matting to achieve optimal moisture-wiping performance. The chosen matting should be long enough to capture the maximum amount of moisture and debris as people enter, which is why a minimum of approximately six footsteps is recommended.
The length of matting required also depends on the amount of daily footfall. Use the below as a general guide:
- Low (less than 80 people per hour) = a minimum of 3-4 metres
- Medium (up to 400 people per hour) = a minimum of 6-7 metres
- High (around 800 people per hour) = a minimum of 8-12 metres
- Heavy Duty (around 2,000 people per day) = a minimum of 9-12 metres
With hotels typically attracting high levels of traffic, we’d recommend entrance matting with a minimum of 8-12 metres in length.
Which colour of entrance matting is good for the main door?
Classic’s architecturally-designed entrance matting range is available in a range of colours to seamlessly complement your hotel entryway’s overall look and feel.
You can use Classic’s 3D/AR visualisation tool to help make your entrance matting selections. Simply select your floor surface and preferred entrance matting, then make your matting colour selections. For aluminium matting options such as Classic Integra Verse and Vantt, you can customise both the aluminium colour and the matting colour. For carpet-style matting options like Classic Integra Zone, you simply need to select the matting colour.
What are the best doormats for trapping dirt in Australia?
To trap dirt and debris, we always recommend a zoning system when choosing front door entrance matting for your hotel.
Zone 1 – Exterior Entrance Matting
To be effective, outdoor entrance matting must withstand weather conditions. It should also accommodate the types of footwear and wheels from wheelchairs or luggage and have strong scraper properties to remove heavy soil and debris before people enter the building. Open construction entrance matting is particularly effective.
Zone 2 – Primary Interior Entrance Matting
Interior entrance matting must be durable and resilient to complement the work of exterior matting by effectively eliminating grit and moisture.
Zone 3 – Secondary Interior Entrance Matting
Secondary interior entrance matting is essential for final drying and dust removal. In instances where clients have limited budgets that do not permit a zoning system, we would suggest opting for primary interior entrance matting as a minimum requirement.
If in doubt, Classic can assist you with allocating a zoning system and recommending the best commercial entrance matting for each zone.
Choosing the best commercial entrance matting solution for your hotel
Perfectly tailored to your hotel’s requirements, the Classic team can help you create an architecturally-designed floor safety solution that complements your building’s aesthetic. We offer an extensive collection of high-end mats for hotels Australia-wide, including both recessed and surface mount options.
Below are our most popular high-traffic entrance matting options for hotels.
| Product | Image | Features | Suitable for | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Integra Verse – Reversible Aluminium Matting |  |
Featuring double-sided functionality and engineered to withstand the toughest and most demanding of hotel environments. | Indoor & Outdoor Hotel Applications | High Pedestrian & Wheeled Traffic |
| Classic Integra Vantt – Roll-Up Aluminium Matting |  |
A breeze to maintain, the Vantt range features an alternating pattern of aluminium scraper bars for high-quality slip resistance. | Indoor Hotel Applications | Medium to High Pedestrian & Wheeled Traffic |
| Classic Integra Zone – Carpet-Style Matting |  |
With exceptional dirt and moisture barrier properties, the Integra Zone range is a perfect alternative to coir matting. | Indoor Hotel Applications | High Pedestrian & Wheeled Traffic |
| Classic Integra Link – Modular Interlocking Matting |  |
Creating a warm feel, the Integra Link range features an open, yet heel-proof and wheelchair-friendly design. | Indoor & Outdoor Hotel Applications | Medium to High Pedestrian & Wheeled Traffic |
View our entire range of commercial matting solutions.
Classic can help you to create a memorable experience for your hotel guests
Depending on your hotel’s requirements, Classic has entrance matting options for both indoor and outdoor applications. Designed with heavy-duty durability in mind, we can also customise your entrance matting to seamlessly complement your hotel’s decor for a cohesive look.
To ensure your compliance with Australian Standards, complete your project with Classic’s architecturally-designed range of stair nosings and tactile indicators. We also offer bike racks, skate deterrents, and car park safety systems to enhance the accessibility and appearance of your outdoor areas. Contact us at 1300 244 377 to speak with an expert.
