Creating an ‘Entrance System’ with Maximum Effectiveness

Maximizing Debris Control

An ‘Entrance System’ contains the incoming dirt, moisture, and debris that crowds of visitors inevitably carry into commercial buildings.  These systems vary depending on the location; Carpet-topped entrance mats are usually used in buildings that experience a low-to-medium degree of daily traffic, while recessed mats and tiles are popular in larger spaces that experience a […]

Case Study: Improving IAQ and Facility Cleanliness

Phase I Debris Distribution

A peaking interest in operations efficiency has commercial property developers, architects, and many other parties interested in the specific benefits of commercial floor mat installations.  It is undeniable that floor mats aid in accident prevention by adding a layer of “grip” on otherwise smooth floor surfaces.  Yet the benefits of commercial matting extend far beyond […]

Mat Placement Part II: Lobbies and Service Areas

mat placement part II: indoor areas

The interior of the entrance area likewise requires a unique floor mat.  These lobby areas are where guests gather, and often times it is these areas that make the first impression on a customer.  For indoor lobby spaces, one must first consider the amount of traffic the location will experience.  Based on this estimate, one […]

Mat Placement Part I: Outdoor Entry Areas

Mat Placement Guide Part I:  Outdoor

In the first part of this 2 part series, the Eagle Mat Blog will explore the importance of installing commercial floor mats in the outdoor areas of a facility.  Outdoor entry areas must have commercial strength matting for a few reasons.  First, these areas are exposed to the elements; rain, snow, and debris accumulation can […]

High Traffic Entries: 5 Recessed Solutions to Consider

High Traffic Entries:  5 Recessed Solutions to Consider

Recessed mats are not new in the commercial matting business and it has been helping many businesses already. However, still some business owners refuse to invest in recessed mats because it is pricier than the average commercial mats. Many businesses have benefited from recessed mat applications in the entryways to their commercial or production facilities.  […]

Slip-and-Falls More Likely Than Traffic Accidents

Slip-and-Falls More Common Than Traffic Accidents

Employees are nearly five times more likely to be injured in a slip-and-fall accident at work than in a highway accident reports Liberty Mutual, the now 3rd largest property and causality insurer in the United States.  Published in the 2010 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, this alarming statistic has business leaders reconsidering workplace safety and […]