Frontrunner Entry: Slip-resistant entry matting | Plastex

Frontrunner Entry


Slip-resistant, open-grid entry matting designed for high traffic areas.

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Stopping dirt at the door has never been so important. Frontrunner Entry matting helps to solve heightened hygiene concerns by preventing unwanted debris from being walked or wheeled inside businesses and workplaces.

The slip-resistant tread pattern scrapes shoes and wheels clean, while the open grid traps and collects the dirt and debris. This winning ‘scrape and clean’ system helps keep interiors stay stylish for longer, and helps to significantly reduce cleaning costs. This makes Frontrunner Entry ideal for any environment or industry with high traffic entrances or walkways, including retail, hospitality, education and commercial.

Whether you're after surface-mounted or recessed entrance mats, Frontrunner Entry is purpose designed to fit seamlessly with all well depths and contours effortlessly to the subfloor. You can also order modules with ramped PVC edges, which are designed to be loose laid over existing surfaces.

Seamless integration

Choose from modules with ramped PVC walkway edging, rolls in standard widths and 33’ (10m) lengths, or order a custom size to create a bespoke entrance floor mat

Simple installation

One-piece construction means the entrance matting can be cut to size on site, with no previous site visits needed

Easy to maintain

Simply roll or lift to clean, no special tools needed

Features + benefits

Features

Diamond Cut Pattern

Diamond cut pattern

Open Grid

Two-layer, open-grid construction

Close Mesh Grid

Close mesh grid

Made From Flexible PVC

Made from flexible PVC

Comes In Rolls And Modules

Comes in 33' (10m) rolls or modules

Benefits

Slip Resistant

Certified slip resistant (DIN 51130: R11, ASTM 1677: 0.6/0.6)

Excellent Drainage

Excellent drainage (DIN 51130: V10)

Wheel And Heel Proof

Wheel and heel proof

Easy To Cut To Fit On Site

Easy to cut on site, contours to uneven surfaces

Easy Installation

Seamless installation

Standard sizes
Frontrunner EntryLow Profile
Height9/16" (14mm)13/32" (10.5mm)
Standard roll options33' x 2’ (10 x 0.6m)33' x 2' (10 x 0.6m)
33' x 3’ (10 x 0.91)33' x 3' (10 x 0.91m)
33" x 4’ (10 x 1.2m)33' x 4' (10 x 1.2m)
Standard module options2'7" x 4’ (0.8 x 1.2m)
3'3" x 4’11" (1 x 1.5m)
3'7" x 6’7" (1.1 x 2m)
Weight2lbs/sq.ft (10.5kg/m2)1.6lbs/sq.ft (8.7kg/m2)


Surface modules are supplied with factory fitted PVC ramped edging to four sides

Technical info
AcousticExcellent sound absorption
ChemicalResistant to most acids, alkalines and oils. You can read more about specific chemical resistances by downloading this information sheet.
CompositionFlexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
EnvironmentFrontrunner Entry is 100% recyclable. Our Frontrunner Entrance matting system qualifies for LEED IEQ Credit 5, and when produced in black or gray, our Frontrunner range may also qualify for LEED MR Credit 4. We don’t use any substances included in the SVHC list under REACH in any of our matting products.
ReversionThermoplastic shrinkage can result in size reductions up to 2%. This may be accelerated in hot environments. You can read more about the causes of shrinkage by downloading this information sheet.
Slip resistance

ASTM E303 Dry/Wet with lines along–lines across 77-97 / 58-71

DIN 51130: R11, V10
ThermalDesigned to function at temperatures from -9°F and up to +140°F. Slight size variation may occur at temperature extremes.
UV lightResistant to PVC degradation
Volatile organic compound
(VOC)
CDPH/EHLB Standard Method V1.2-2017 (California Section 01350) - School Classroom: PASS
CDPH/EHLB Standard Method V1.2-2017 (California Section 01350) - Office: PASS
Measured concentration of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC): Less than/equal to 0.5 mg/m³ (in compliance with CDPH.EHLB Standard Method v1.2-2017)
WarrantyFour years. Visit our policies page for more information about warranties.
Ancillaries

For surface-mounted installations: Frontrunner Entry

PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 2 1/2")

PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 2 1/2")


Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black, dark gray, dark brown, holly green, Oxford blue, yellow. Size: 9/16" x 2 1/2" x 33' (14mm x 60mm x 10.1m)

PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 3 3/4")

PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 3 3/4")


Supplied in rolls of 33' (10.1m) length with cold welding paste. Comes in black, dark gray and yellow. Size: 9/16" x 3 3/4" x 33' (14mm x 100mm x 10.1m)

Aluminum edging (H: 9/16")

Aluminum edging (H: 9/16")


Supplied in sections of 6'6" (2m) length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodized aluminum and powder coated yellow. Size: 5/8" x 1 13 /16" x 6'6" (14mm x 45mm x 2m)

Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 9/16")

Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 9/16")


For joining sections of matting together side-to-side. Supplied in packs of 10

PVC snap track (H: 9/16")

PVC snap track (H: 9/16")


Two-part snap track that can be welded together to join rolls end-to-end or side-to-side to cover large areas. We recommend one tube of cold welding paste for every 33’ of edging. Comes in dark gray. Size: 9/16" x 8'2" (14mm x 2.5m)

For recessed installations: Frontrunner Entry

J frame (H: 9/16")

J Frame (H: 9/16")


Installing Frontrunner against a wall? You'll need a J frame to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum. Size: 9/16" x 10' (14mm x 3m)

J frame (H: 11/16")

J frame (H: 11/16")


Installing Frontrunner against a wall? You'll need a J frame to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in dark gray and black. Size: 11/16" x 2 3/8" (18mm x 60mm)

T frame (H: 9/16")

T frame (H: 9/16")


You can use a T frame (1") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black

TL frame (H: 9/16")

TL frame (H: 9/16")


You can use a T/L frame (2") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminium

U section (H: 9/16")

U section (H: 9/16")


If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a U section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length, with pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 3/4" (14mm x 19mm)

L frame (H: 6/10")

L frame (H: 6/10")


Installing around a circular door or non rectangular space? You'll need a L frame to secure the matting. Size: 6/10" x 8' (15mm x 2.7m length)

R frame (H: 9/16")

R frame (H: 9/16")


You'll need these to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 15/32" (14mm x 12mm)

For surface-mounted installations: Frontrunner Entry Low Profile

PVC edging (H: 3/8", W: 2")

PVC edging (H: 3/8", W: 2")


Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black and dark gray. Size: 3/8" x 2" x 33' (10mm x 50mm x 10.1m)

Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 3/8")

Connector clips: side-to-side (H: 3/8")


For joining sections of low profile matting together side-to-side. Supplied in packs of 10

PVC snap track (H: 3/8")

PVC snap track (H: 3/8")


Two-part snap track that can be welded together to join rolls end-to-end or side-to-side to cover large areas. We recommend one tube of cold welding paste for every 33’ of edging. Comes in dark gray and black. Size: 13/32" x 8'2" (10.5mm x 2.5m)

For recessed installations: Frontrunner Entry Low Profile

H section (H: 3/8")

H section (H: 3/8")


If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a H section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 12' (3.6m) length. Comes in black, with mat insert color specified. Size: 3/8" x 1/2" (10mm x 13mm).

J frame (H: 3/8")

J Frame (H: 3/8")


Installing Frontrunner against a wall? You'll need an edge J to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length with no pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum, sold in quantities of 100. Size: 3/8" x 10' (10mm x 3m)

R frame (H: 3/8")

R frame (H: 3/8")


You'll need these to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black, sold in quantities of 100. Size: 3/8" x 15/32" (10mm x 12mm)

T frame inverted (H: 3/8")

T Frame inverted (H: 3/8")


You can use a T frame to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length with no pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum.

U section (H: 3/8")

U section (H: 3/8")


If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a U section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10" (3m) length with pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 3/8" x 11/16" (10mm x 18mm)

Z Frame (H: 3/8")

Z frame (H: 3/8")


Installing matting next to ceramic tiles? You'll need a Z frame to secure the matting. Supplied in sections of 12' (3.6m) length with no pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum. Size: 3/8" x 15/16" (10mm x 24mm)

Installation
Cleaning

Keeping Frontrunner Entry looking good is easy

  • Simply roll or lift to clean
  • No special tools needed
  • Easy to clean using a vacuum, plus a coarse brush for clearing the debris in the grid

Watch our step-by-step guide to daily, weekly and monthly cleaning below or download the cleaning instructions here.


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