Guide/Commercial Entrance Mats
Best commercial entrance mats in Australia
For most Australian businesses the best commercial entrance mat is a rubber-backed scraper and wiper such as the Waterhog Classic for wet or outdoor doors, Superguard for high-traffic interiors, and Entry Plush where a low profile and easy laundering matter. Here is how they compare.
Reviewed and updated October 2026
The short list, compared
Prices are the current from-price on our online store, including GST. Larger sizes, colours and made to measure options are on each product page.
| Mat | Material | Best for | Standard sizes | Price (incl GST) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhog Classic Mat | Rubber, Polypropylene | Wet, outdoor and mixed-use doors; the all-rounder | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1500mm, 900mm x 1200mm and more | from $97 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Superguard Entrance Mat | Vinyl / PVC, Polypropylene | Medium to high traffic interiors, retail, schools, offices | 600mm x 900mm, 850mm x 1200mm, 850mm x 1500mm and more | from $189 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Entry Plush Mat | Carpet / Nylon | Interior wiper zones, foyers and hallways, easy laundering | 600mm x 850mm, 850mm x 1200mm, 850mm x 1500mm and more | from $82 | Stocked sizes fast; made to order 4 weeks |
| Super Brush Mat | Vinyl / PVC, Polypropylene | Budget heavy-duty scraping with a tough vinyl backing | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1500mm, 1200mm x 1800mm and more | from $72 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Waterhog Eco Premier Mat | Rubber, Polypropylene | Premium ridged scraper and wiper for busy entries | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1500mm, 1200mm x 1800mm | from $114 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| ARCHIMAT | Custom Size | Coir, Aluminium, Rubber | Recessed matwells in new builds and high-end lobbies | Charcoal Superguard, Black Superguard, Mid Grey Superguard and more | from $616 per mat | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
Why these mats make the list
They stop dirt in stages
A good commercial entrance works as a system: a scraper outside or in the doorway, then a wiper inside. The Waterhog Classic does both in one mat with rubber-reinforced face nubs and a raised rubber water dam, which is why it has been one of our best sellers for years.
They survive Australian traffic
Superguard uses a 1790gsm polypropylene face on a PVC backing, built for medium to high foot traffic and available in custom sizes. Entry Plush is a 712gsm recycled PET face that lays flat and goes through a commercial laundry.
They are specified, not guessed
ARCHIMAT aluminium architectural matting is independently tested to AS 4586 P5 slip resistance and AS ISO 9239.1 fire performance, which is what architects and facility managers ask for on a recessed entry.
How to choose the right commercial entrance mat
- Start with the door, not the mat. Exterior, exposed or wet doors need a rubber scraper with drainage. Interior doors need an absorbent wiper. A single doorway in Australia usually needs a combined mat such as the Waterhog or Superguard.
- Size for four to six footfalls. A visitor should take at least four full steps on matting before reaching bare floor, and the mat should span the whole opening. Undersized matting is the most common reason dirt still gets inside.
- Match fibre weight to traffic. For shopping centres, schools and hospitals specify a heavy face weight (Superguard at 1790gsm, Waterhog at 620gsm on a rubber base). For offices and reception areas a lighter Entry Plush does the job and is easier to launder.
- Decide surface-laid or recessed. Surface mats are quick to install and move. A recessed matwell with ARCHIMAT or custom coir looks built-in and never creeps, and we can measure it for you.
- Check slip and fire certification. Ask for the test results. Our ARCHIMAT range is tested to AS 4586 P5, and the Waterhog Classic is certified slip resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute.
- Think about branding. A plain mat handles soil. A PrintPlush logo mat or Superguard Logo Inlay does the same job and prints your brand in the interior zone, with a free digital proof before production.
Picks by building type
| Building | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping centre or supermarket | Superguard Entrance Mat or ARCHIMAT | Heavy face weight and recessed options for very high traffic |
| Office or reception | Entry Plush Mat with a PrintPlush logo mat | Low profile, launderable, branded first impression |
| School or childcare | Waterhog Classic Mat outside, Entry Plush Mat inside | Crush-proof scraping plus an easy-clean interior wiper |
| Hotel or hospitality | Superguard Entrance Mat or Waterhog Eco Premier Mat | Presentation plus moisture control at busy doors |
| Industrial or warehouse door | Super Brush Mat or a rubber scraper | Aggressive scraping, tough vinyl backing, budget friendly |
What commercial entrance mats cost in Australia
Standard-size commercial mats on our store start around $72 for a 600mm x 900mm Super Brush and $97 for the same size Waterhog Classic, rising with size, face weight and backing. Made to measure mats are priced per square metre and quoted on your dimensions. Recessed aluminium architectural matting is quoted per mat and starts from $616.
Every mat we sell carries a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, free samples are available on most products, and our price beat guarantee covers like-for-like quotes. For a project with several doors, book a free site measure and quote and we will size each entry correctly.
Why buy from The Mat Group
30+ years in matting
Supplying commercial, industrial and residential matting since 1990, with Australian and New Zealand warehousing for fast dispatch.
Free samples and site measure
Order free samples on most products, or book a free site measure and quote for a commercial project.
Price beat guarantee and installation
Professional installation managed end to end. Our price beat guarantee applies to like-for-like quotes.
Related guides
Read how to choose a commercial entrance mat for the three-zone method, compare materials in commercial matting materials compared, or see picks by sector in best entrance mats by industry. Local buyers can start with our pages for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best commercial entrance mat in Australia?
For most doors the Waterhog Classic is the best all-round choice because it scrapes and absorbs in one rubber-backed mat and is certified slip resistant. For very high traffic interiors Superguard offers a heavier face weight, and for recessed entries ARCHIMAT aluminium matting is the specified product.
How big should a commercial entrance mat be?
Size it so a person takes at least four to six steps across matting before reaching bare floor, and make it as wide as the full door opening. For double doors and lobbies that usually means a made to measure mat or a recessed system rather than a standard doormat.
Should I choose a surface mat or a recessed mat?
Surface-laid mats are quicker and cheaper to install and can be moved or laundered. Recessed matting sits flush in a matwell so it cannot creep or lift, which suits new builds, lobbies and accessibility-sensitive entries. We supply both and can measure the recess for you.
Can I get a commercial entrance mat with my logo?
Yes. PrintPlush, PrintScraper and High Def printed logo mats cover most branded entries, and the Superguard Logo Inlay handles heavy traffic. A free digital proof is emailed before production and logo mats allow four weeks from payment and proof approval.
Do you supply and install entrance mats across Australia?
Yes. We deliver Australia-wide and manage professional installation end to end, including recessed matwells, after-hours work and removal of old mats.
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