Of course, for stores, offices, and other places of business, a no-shoe policy is not possible. People are going to be walking in and out all day long, and they are going to be wearing their shoes. Dirt, water, snow, and other debris will be tracked into the building on the soles of all those shoes, unless something is done to stop it. The proper entrance mat is specially designed to stop that debris at the door and maintain a clean and welcoming entrance. Not only that, but entrance mats help protect flooring, and they protect guests and employees from slips and falls.
There are a wide variety of rugged heavy duty mats to choose from. Here are two kinds that you've probably seen:
- Grip Rock
This is the original non-slip matting made from crushed garnet and ceramic beads with fiberglass in the middle. The highly textured surface provides maximum slip resistance and secure footing, promotes safety, resists fungal and bacterial growth, maintains employee performance, and decreases time off related to injuries from accidents and possible workers compensation claims and litigation. Comes in standard sizes, rolls, or custom cuts and is available unbacked for glue-down applications.
It is commonly used in restaurants, food preparation areas, beverage stations, washing areas, freezers, kitchens, stairways, under thresholds, on incline ramps, in industrial areas, hospitals and more. - Poly Weave
This carpet in heavy duty polypropylene is available in five patterns, many color options, and in rolls, tiles or custom cut sizes. The unique and rugged carpet is popular with its blend of 18-240 dpf solution dyed heavy duty UV stabilized olefin fiber (polypropylene) with a synthetic non-skid rubber backing. It is used indoors or out on the surface or recessed, is UV fade resistant, has a thickness of 7/16”, and more.