Choosing and Maintaining an Indoor Mat

Indoor entrance mats are a must for areas with high traffic and are used to lower moisture content and control dust. An indoor mat should effectively trap and hold water and soil to prevent it from leaking on to the surrounding floor area. While choosing an indoor mat there are certain things that you should keep in mind, essentially, as the variety available is huge.

The right base: Picking an indoor mat with the right backing

The indoor mat backing implies the base of the mat that keeps it in place and also helps drain water and soil. Basically the options in this case are, flat backing or gripper backing; and the choices in case of material are, SBR or nitrile rubber.

Flat indoor entrance mats are perfectly suited for hard, flat surfaces where traffic is heavy. The specially designed backing of this indoor mat helps to keep the mat in place thus prevents the hazard of slipping. A gripper backed indoor mat is ideal for hard surfaces with low traffic and can also be used as a commercial carpet.

SBR rubber helps in reducing scratching, wear and stress on the mat. Priced economically, SBR Rubber is well suited for temperatures between -29°F to 170°F, so it can be used in both cold and warm environments. At the same time, SBR offers little resistance to oils, chemicals, ozone, sunlight and heat.

Nitrile rubber or NBR offers resistance to petroleum oils, mineral oils, vegetable oils, and many acids. It is well suited for hot environments, like in areas where welding activities are carried out.

A multi purpose indoor mat - Dealing with stress

An indoor mat can also be used as an anti fatigue mat. Opportunities to place an anti-fatigue indoor mat can be found in almost any facility where people work today. From industrial operations to retail shops, many jobs require employees to stand for extended periods in specific locations and it can be uncomfortable if this surface is hard like tile or concrete.

Ideally you should identify the area where your employees spend maximum time then place the indoor mat that offers anti fatigue features.

Indoor logo mat - Creating brand identity

An indoor logo mat can go a long way in helping you to build your company's brand image. An indoor logo mat can be customized according to your specifications in terms of size, colors, and so on. To get a good quality indoor logo mat, you would need to ensure that the artwork that you need to use for the logo is of high quality so that it can be reproduced in larger sizes. For this reason artwork files from programs like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and formats like EPS are best for resizing and placing artwork on a mat.

Maintaining the indoor mat

It is essential to clean the indoor mat at regular intervals so as to ensure that it looks good and stays effective. Cleaning the indoor mat is quite an easy task and to ensure that you have all the knowledge that you require, you can view our cleaning chart posted online that offers clear cut instructions. Our indoor logo mat would respond best to dry vacuum or wet vacuum process without using harsh cleaners. You can even simply hose them off without any worry. Our standard indoor entrance mats can be cleaned in a variety of ways, from upright vacuum or carpet cleaners to industrial laundry machines. Most of our indoor entrance mats can be cleaned easily with simple hosing and drying.

XpressMats offers unlimited indoor mat options

To ensure that you get exactly what you want, we at XpressMats offer a variety of choice for indoor mats. You could opt for the Great premier Mat ideal to be used as indoor entrance mat and has a unique round ended shape. The Premier mat is the ideal mat for areas where moisture may build up and has a distinctive diamond texture. The Fashion Premier mat has a rubber border that is covered by the mat fabric and is the perfect indoor mat.

The Classic Mat has a grid shaped pattern and can be used as an outdoor or indoor mat. The Fashion Mat is the same as the Classic mat, other than the fact that the mat border is covered with fabric. For areas where extra scraping is required you can opt for a Diamond Cord Mat that has extra stiff nylon to provide more of a brush-like texture. The Masterpiece Select Mat has a unique parquet pattern and has been designed essentially as an indoor mat. Our Brush Hog Mat can be used as an outdoor or indoor mat and has a low profile so that it can easily fit under tight door frames. It offers a brush-like, coarse feel for good scraping and is available in a variety of colors. With the wide choice available, all you need to do is go ahead and pick the indoor mat that suits your needs completely!