What is commercial entrance matting?
Entrance matting is an essential requirement for any public building and one of the first architectural elements visitors will see when entering your facilities. By trapping moisture and debris at the door, commercial entrance matting is essential for maintaining the cleanliness of your building’s interior.
Compared to your everyday, residential entrance mats, commercial entrance mats are architecturally designed for hard-wearing durability. Commercial matting sits flush with the surrounding floor surface. It is fixed in place to ensure a free flow of foot and wheeled traffic and eliminates trip hazards. But its functional use doesn’t mean that commercial entrance matting cannot work with the look and feel of your building. Commercial entrance mats can be customised to ensure a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Why use commercial entrance mats?
Whether it’s for an office, restaurant or entertainment facility, high levels of in and out foot and wheel traffic are to be expected for any commercial building. From presentation through to keeping your building’s interior as clean as possible, commercial entrance mats are a smart and crucial investment that every business should consider.
Benefits of commercial entrance mats:
- Dirt and Moisture Control: Entrance mats trap dirt, mud, and moisture from shoes and wheels. This helps keep floors cleaner and reduces cleaning costs.
- Slip and Fall Prevention: Mats provide traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls, especially in wet or snowy conditions.
- Protection for Flooring: Entrance mats help protect flooring materials from damage, wear, and staining.
- Improved Hygiene: Mats help keep dirt and debris from spreading throughout the building, promoting a cleaner and more hygienic environment. This is especially important in food service or healthcare settings.
- Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: Entrance mats contribute to a professional and welcoming atmosphere. They can be customised with logos, colours, and brand designs.
- Energy Efficiency: Certain mats help insulate doors and entryways, contributing to better temperature control by preventing drafts.
- Noise Reduction: Entrance mats can help absorb sound, reducing noise levels in busy environments like offices or retail spaces.
Furthermore, Safe Work Australia requires businesses to eliminate the risk of slips, trips and falls “so far as is reasonably practicable” – entrance matting plays a huge role in public safety by minimising risk, and saving you from potential costly payouts.
How many types of commercial door mats are there?
Broadly speaking, commercial entrance matting can be categorised into three types.
Based on the application method
- Recess mounted entrance mats – Recessed door mats are designed to be installed within a matting well, sitting flush with the surrounding floor. Recessed systems are a popular option for commercial buildings due to their durability and high-end appeal.
- Surface-mounted entrance matting – Surface-mounted matting is edged and backed for quick, easy installation on top of your existing surface. Providing excellent grit and moisture removal, the tapered edges eliminate potential trip hazards.
Based on format/specification
- Customised entrance matting – From logo features to sizing, shapes and inserts, matting systems can be customised to meet your business’s unique requirements. Bespoke entrance matting has the versatility to suit both new and existing interiors.
- Scraper entrance matting – Easily rolled up for convenient cleaning of dirt and debris, the perfect solution for businesses looking for quick, simple installations and maintenance. Aluminium mats are a popular choice to protect your floors’ life and safety by retaining dirt, grit, and moisture.
- Modular Tile entrance matting – Offering a soft aesthetic with a plush underfoot feel, tile mats are a cost-effective solution that can be specified to your exact requirements. Individual tiles can be replaced at any time, without the need to replace an entire section.
Based on traffic
- High traffic matting: Designed for areas with heavy foot traffic, from commercial buildings and malls to airports. These mats are durable, often made from rubber, vinyl, or heavy-duty fabrics, and are capable of withstanding constant wear and tear while providing excellent dirt and moisture absorption.
- Medium traffic matting: Suitable for offices, big retail stores, and schools, these mats balance durability with comfort. They offer good performance in moderate-use environments, resisting dirt and moisture without excessive wear.
- Low traffic matting: Ideal for smaller offices, retail shops, restaurants and other low-traffic areas, these mats are usually lighter and less robust. They are designed for dirt and moisture control in areas with low foot and wheel traffic.
What type of commercial door matting is best for your project?
To choose the appropriate commercial entrance matting system for your project, you will need to:
- Estimate the expected level of foot or wheeled traffic, at any given time
- Research the size and depth of matting required to ensure effective cleaning
- Review the type of matting required
- Identify the most common walking routes within your building
- Consider the different entrance zones – outside, inside and other circulation areas
- Outline the aesthetic requirements to complement your building’s entranceway
- Assess the desired longevity
- Define your budget
Once these factors have been considered, you can then design the best system for your entranceway.
Leading supply and installation of commercial entrance mats Australia-wide
Classic Architectural Group is Australia’s leading name for public access and safety systems. Offering different commercial entrance matting options, we ensure impeccable functionality, aesthetics, durability, and compliance. Our customised solutions are used by architectural and construction firms nationwide. For further inspiration, please view our latest entrance matting projects.
From design to installation, our experienced team will listen to your needs and provide expert advice that’s tailored to your business’s requirements. You can rely on us to exceed your expectations with turnaround deliverables, including product availability and installation timings, as well as full compliance upon final inspections.
With every interaction, your peace of mind and trust are of paramount importance to us. For more information on Classic’s entrance mats or how we can support your project, please contact our friendly team by calling 1300 244 377 today.
