Thursday, February 19, 2015

When choosing a mat, keep in mind:

When you think of matting you may think entrance only right away.  There are actually many areas of your building that mats can come in handy.

Here area few mat placement tips to best suit your needs.


Keep in mind the following:

  • Mats are the first line of defense to stop dirt and moisture from entering a building.  70% to 80% of dust, dirt and grime in a building is tracked in from outside.
  • As few as 150 people entering a facility can track in one pound of dirt in a 5-day work week - costing over $30,000 annually to remove.
  • Mats improve indoor air quality and protect your facility and your bottom line.
  • Mats are also useful in high traffic wear areas for spill control and other internal track off areas.
  • Mats provide safety and anti-fatigue functions in factories, restaurants and other commercial facilities.
  • Mats protect employees from slip and fall accidents and muscular skeletal disorders - saving employers thousands of dollars in workman compensation costs and employee down time.


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"A Minimum of 10-15 feet of entrance mats provide the most effective soil management." - Carpet and Rug Institute



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