Specifying entrance matting? Here’s how to save time and money
Whether you’re specifying entrance matting systems for a future project or tackling last minute specification changes, your choice will likely be driven by time and cost. Here are five things to look for when choosing your entrance matting system that will help the project stay on budget, run smoothly and stick to your timelines.
1. Entrance matting that can be easily cut to size
Does your building entrance have an existing mat well that’s dictating the type of mat you need? Are there any architectural constraints to factor into the installation, such as sliding doors, security detectors, or pillars?
Some entrance mats need to be custom manufactured to fit into mat wells or in awkward spaces, which can add significant extra expense 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’ll save time and money by ordering a low profile option. This way, the contractor won’t need to create a deeper mat well in the existing subfloor.
Good to know: Our Frontrunner Entry, Frontrunner Plus, and Frontrunner XT mats are all available in a low profile option.
3. No site visits or complex templates needed
Time not on your side? Make sure you choose entrance matting that can be cut to size on site, that can be ordered and shipped straight away, requires no complex drawings or templates, doesn’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 needs and specifications to meet.
Main entrances need to handle 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 dirt, water, or debris is on pedestrians' shoes.
That’s why it pays to choose one entrance system that does it all, and can be customized to suit any specifications. Frontrunner comes in over 50 style and color 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 vital that a building entrance mat is simple to clean and 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 dirty people’s shoes as they walk in, instead of scraping it off.
Opt for matting with a flexible, one-piece construction that can be easily rolled or lifted for cleaning, plus an open grid to allow trapped dirt to be quickly removed via vacuuming (this means no special products or cleaning tools are needed). These entrance matting specifications will 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, previous site visits or advance templating needed
- Works with all floor finishes, including carpet and ceramic floor tiles
- Easily rolled and lifted for cleaning and maintenance
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