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Specifying entrance matting? Here’s how to save time and money


Specifying entrance matting systems for a future project? Tackling last minute specification changes? Your choice will likely be driven by time and cost. Here are five things we recommend looking for when choosing your entrance matting system to keep your project on budget, running smoothly and to your set timelines.


1. Entrance matting that can be easily cut to size

Does your building entrance have an existing mat well that’s impacting the type of mat you need? Are there any architectural constraints to factor into the installation, such as security detectors, sliding doors, or pillars?

Some entrance mats need to be custom manufactured to fit into mat wells or in awkward spaces, which often adds extra expenses and time to an order. Our Frontrunner entrance mats can be quickly cut to fit any shape, such as inside mat wells or over irregularly shaped areas and within revolving doors, accounting for your unique commercial building entrance design.

2. Comes in a range of heights

If you’re working with carpet, ceramic, or luxury vinyl tiles, you can save money and time by ordering a low profile option. This way, your contractor won’t need to create a deeper mat well in the existing subfloor.

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Good to know: Our Frontrunner Entry, Frontrunner Plus, and Frontrunner XT mats are all available in a low profile option.

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3. No site visits or complex templates needed

Time poor? Choose entrance mats that can be cut to size on site, require no complex drawings or templates, don't need any previous site visits, and can be installed quickly – no matter your environmental demands.

4. Can be built to suit your environment and needs

Many buildings have multiple entrances with different specifications and needs to meet.

Main entrances see more foot traffic, while service entrances need to cope with larger volumes of wheeled traffic. The exterior building design, and the presence of covered walkways and awnings, will also determine how much water or debris is on pedestrians' shoes.

That’s why it pays to choose one entrance system solution that covers all bases, and can be customized to suit any specifications. Frontrunner comes in over 50 style and colour combinations, flows seamlessly from inside to outside, and features a unique ‘scrape and clean’ system that removes and traps dirt and cleans and dries shoes for maximum moisture removal.

5. Can be easily lifted or rolled for quick cleaning

It's important that a building entrance mat is simple to maintain, because not removing the dirt and debris that the mat is trapping will lead to build up sitting on the surface. This means the mat may actually get people’s shoes more dirty as they walk in, instead of scraping it off.

Opt for matting with a flexible, one-piece construction that can be easily lifted or rolled for cleaning, plus an open grid to allow trapped dirt to be quickly removed via vacuuming (this means no special cleaning tools or products are needed). These entrance matting specifications will consistently save your maintenance teams precious time and money.

Our Frontrunner entrance system ticks all these boxes

  • Quick and easy to order
  • Simple to install and cut to fit on site
  • Install surface mounted or recessed
  • No specialized specs, advance templating, or previous site visits needed
  • Works with all floor finishes, including ceramic floor tiles and carpet
  • Easily rolled and lifted for maintenance and cleaning

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Our friendly team is ready to help you find the perfect solution, no matter your entrance matting challenge or lead time. Get in touch with us today.

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