Entrance Matting

Effective entrance matting keeps your floors cleaner and safer by trapping dirt, moisture, and debris before it enters your building. Durable and versatile, it’s an essential first line of defense in high-traffic areas.

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Entrance matting plays a vital role in protecting internal flooring and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

By effectively capturing dirt, moisture, and debris at the point of entry, it helps reduce slip risks while minimising wear and tear on surrounding floor surfaces.

Designed for both functionality and durability, modern entrance matting systems are suitable for a wide range of environments, including commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and retail spaces. Available in various styles and specifications, they can be tailored to suit different levels of foot traffic while complementing the overall aesthetic of the space.

Types of Entrance Matting

Here’s a clear breakdown of the most common types used in commercial buildings:

Aluminium Entrance Matting Systems (Primary Matting)
Best for: High‑traffic commercial entrances
Features:

Heavy‑duty aluminium profiles
Replaceable textile, rubber, or brush inserts
Excellent scraping and moisture‑removal
Can be recessed into matwells

Often used in shopping centres, offices, hospitals, airports.

Textile / Carpet Entrance Matting (Secondary Matting)
Best for: Moisture absorption and dirt capture
Features:

Nylon or polypropylene fibres
Available in rolls, tiles, or cut‑to‑size shapes
Wide range of colours and designs

Used inside lobbies or beyond the primary matting zone.

Coir Matting (Coconut Fibre)
Best for: Traditional, rustic entrances
Features:

Natural fibre matting
Good scraping performance
Can be cut to fit recessed wells

Common in older buildings, shops, heritage properties.

Rubber Scraper Mats
Best for: External entrances, workshops, or wet areas
Features:

Aggressive scraping surface
Great for mud and heavy debris
Weather‑resistant

Used outdoors before entering the main entrance area.

Brush / PVC Matting Systems
Best for: Heavy outdoor dirt
Features:

Stiff brush inserts
Removes coarse dirt before people enter the building
Often combined with aluminium systems

Multi‑Zone Matting Systems
A combination of:
Zone 1: Outdoor Scraping (rubber/brush)
Zone 2: Indoor Scraping + Moisture Control (aluminium)
Zone 3: Cleaning + Drying (textile carpet matting)

This provides the highest level of dirt and moisture control.

FAQS

We understand that choosing the right safety flooring can raise a lot of questions. Our FAQ section is designed to provide clear, practical answers about vinyl sheet safety flooring — from slip resistance and maintenance to installation and durability. Whether you’re specifying flooring for a healthcare facility, commercial kitchen, or high-traffic area, these insights will help you make informed decisions and ensure the safest, most reliable result

What is entrance matting?

Entrance matting is a flooring system installed at building entry points to remove dirt, moisture, and debris from footwear. It protects internal floor surfaces, improves safety, and reduces cleaning costs.

Why is entrance matting important?

Reduces slips and falls by absorbing moisture
Improves cleanliness by trapping dirt before it enters the building
Extends flooring lifespan by preventing premature wear
Enhances appearance and creates a professional first impression

Industry studies show that up to 80% of dirt inside a building is tracked in from outside, making entrance matting essential for maintenance.

Where is entrance matting used?

Common locations include:
Commercial building entrances
Schools & universities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Retail stores & shopping centres
Offices
Leisure centres
Hotels & hospitality venues

Anywhere with foot traffic will benefit.

How much entrance matting do I need?

A general rule:

6–10 metres of matting in the walking direction for effective cleaning in medium‑traffic areas
10–12 metres for high‑traffic commercial entrances

This ensures each footstep contacts the mat multiple times for proper moisture and dirt removal.

What’s the difference between primary and secondary entrance matting?

Primary entrance matting

Installed within the entrance area or recessed matwells
Heavy‑duty
Often aluminium‑based systems with carpet/rubber inserts

Designed for high‑traffic and commercial buildings

Secondary entrance matting

Surface‑laid matting placed after the entrance zone
Used to absorb remaining moisture and fine dirt
Typically carpet‑style textile matting

Together, they form an effective multi‑zone system.

Are entrance mats slip‑resistant?

Yes — commercial entrance matting is designed with anti‑slip surfaces, rubber backing, or integrated scraper sections to ensure safe footing even when wet.