Commercial floor mat installation may help a business to better serve both employees and guests. From safety enhancement to bacteria control and branding, the benefits of installing commercial floor mats are numerous and advantageous for businesses of all industries.
Floor Mats and Safety
Safety enhancement is the first way in which well-planned floor mat installation may benefit a business. Businesses are ultimately responsible for warning of known dangers to guests as well as proactively managing areas where dangerous conditions may arise. High-traffic areas like lobbies and entryways are particularly prone to developing dangerous conditions, and businesses are smart to evaluate these areas first.
Entrance Mats minimize the potential for danger in entryways in at least two main ways. First, they clean dirt and remove moisture from guests’ shoes and capture the debris before it can accumulate on the floor surface. This keeps smooth floor surfaces like hardwood and granite from becoming slippery over time. Second, Entrance Mats made with a non-slip rubber backing stay affixed to the floor. This reduces the potential for a slip-and-fall accident resulting from a sliding floor mat, an all-too-common occurrence that completely negates the benefit of even the most effective Entrance Mats.
Matting as Floor Protection
Matting products are also effective in protecting floor surfaces from damage over time. Floor surfaces like hardwood, ceramic tile, finished concrete, and granite are common in entryways, elevator lobbies, loading docks, and other areas where freight and heavy objects are often moved. These surfaces may easily become chipped, scratched, or cracked by dropped objects or even normal wear and tear. Such damage can accrue over time, eventually leading to a condition of disrepair that is both unsafe and unprofessional in appearance.
Carpet, rubber, and vinyl floor matting are capable of protecting floor surfaces simply by serving as a buffer between the floor and the falling object. Floor mats are capable of absorbing the shock of a falling object, thereby reducing the force exerted directly into the surface of the floor. This reduces the likelihood of damage to the floor surface and preserves its original appearance.
Dirt Control
Commercial floor mats are incredibly effective in controlling the accumulation of dirt, moisture, and other debris. While dirt control enhances visitor safety, it also serves a larger function by creating a clean and professional looking workspace. This helps businesses make a positive first impression with their guests, conveying that ideals of cleanliness, meticulousness, and professionalism are top priorities.
Controlling Bacteria with Commercial Floor Mats
Specialized floor mats are also highly effective in sanitizing sensitive areas like those found in laboratories and hospitals. These mats are called Clean Room Mats, and they feature specific antimicrobial technology designed to eradicate germs and bacteria before they can contaminate a sterile environment.
Bathroom Mats and Kitchen Mats also feature antimicrobial technology suitable for use in restroom facilities and food service areas, respectively.
Branding with Floor Mats
Commercial floor matting may also be used to communicate a number of different messages to visitors. Custom Logo Mats, for example, may be placed in entryways, elevator lobbies, and reception areas to deliver branding messages to guests. Vibrant logo matting can easily complement current marketing efforts, helping to convert guests into customers, develop brand affinity, and generate long-lasting repeat business.
