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Best doormats in Australia: types and brands compared
The best doormat for an Australian front door depends on cover: a natural coir doormat for a sheltered porch, a Waterhog Classic for exposed or wet entries, and a Dirt Stopper when you want a flat, fade-resistant mat that hides dirt. Here is how the main types and brands compare.
Reviewed and updated October 2026
Doormat types compared
From-prices are for the smallest standard size including GST. Custom sizes and colours are on each product page.
| Mat | Material | Best for | Standard sizes | Price (incl GST) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coir Doormat - Natural | Coir | Sheltered front doors, natural look, strong scraping | 500mm x 850mm, 650mm x 1200mm | from $49 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Waterhog Classic Mat | Rubber, Polypropylene | Exposed and wet entries, the toughest everyday doormat | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1500mm, 900mm x 1200mm and more | from $97 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Dirtstopper Mat | Vinyl / PVC, Carpet / Nylon | Flat, UV stable, hides dirt, indoor or outdoor | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1200mm | from $70 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Entry Plush Mat | Carpet / Nylon | Inside the door, launderable, apartments and offices | 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 brush mat for muddy boots | 600mm x 900mm, 900mm x 1500mm, 1200mm x 1800mm and more | from $72 | Stocked sizes dispatch fast |
| Coir Embossed Logo Mat | Coir, Vinyl / PVC | Personalised or branded coir with an embossed design | 500mm x 850mm, 650mm x 1200mm, 1000mm x 1200mm and more | from $396 | 4 weeks after proof approval |
Doormat brands and ranges in Australia
Waterhog
A long-running American design with rubber-reinforced nubs and a raised water dam. The Classic is certified slip resistant and has 20 percent recycled rubber content; the Fashion adds a fabric border and the Eco Premier a ridged face.
Door Mates and coir
Door Mates is The Mat Group's coir doormat brand: ethically sourced coconut fibre, tightly woven to shed less, latex bound. Our natural coir doormat comes in 500mm x 850mm and 650mm x 1200mm for double doors, and coir matting is cut to any size.
The Mat Group entrance range
Dirt Stopper, Entry Plush and Super Brush are our own commercial-grade entrance mats sold in domestic sizes, which is why they outlast a hardware-store doormat.
How to choose a doormat
- Covered or exposed? Coir is best under cover; it holds water if it sits in the rain. For an exposed door choose a rubber-backed mat such as the Waterhog or a vinyl-backed Dirt Stopper.
- Scrape, wipe, or both? Muddy boots need a scraper (coir or Super Brush). Dust and damp need an absorbent wiper (Entry Plush). The Waterhog does both in one mat.
- Size up. A 600mm x 900mm mat suits a single door. Double doors and busy family entries do better with 900mm x 1500mm or a made to measure runner.
- Flat and safe. Low-profile edging on the Dirt Stopper and Entry Plush keeps the mat flat, which matters for sliding doors and accessibility.
- Cleaning. Coir: shake and vacuum. Rubber-backed mats: hose down. Entry Plush: machine washable.
- Make it yours. A Coir Embossed Logo Mat or PrintPlush logo mat prints a design, name or brand with a free digital proof.
Doormats for apartments, shops and offices
Apartment entries usually want a flat, launderable mat such as the Entry Plush so it clears the door swing. Shopfronts and offices need a commercial face weight; start with the Super Brush or Superguard and read our guide to the best commercial entrance mats in Australia.
Free samples are available on most doormats so you can check colour and feel before ordering, and every mat carries a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
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 ranges
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best doormat for an Australian front door?
For a covered porch a natural coir doormat scrapes best and looks the part. For an exposed or wet entry the Waterhog Classic is the most durable choice, and the Dirt Stopper is a flat, fade-resistant option for either.
Which doormat brands are good in Australia?
Waterhog is the best-known rubber-backed entrance mat, Door Mates is The Mat Group coir doormat brand, and our own Dirt Stopper, Entry Plush and Super Brush ranges are commercial mats sold in domestic sizes.
Can coir doormats get wet?
Coir handles damp feet but should not sit in standing rain, because it absorbs water and takes time to dry. Use coir under cover and a rubber-backed mat for exposed doors.
What size doormat should I buy?
A 600mm x 900mm mat covers a standard single door. For double doors or a busy household choose 900mm x 1500mm, or order coir or Superguard cut to measure.
Can I get a personalised doormat?
Yes. The Coir Embossed Logo Mat and the printed logo mat range can carry a name, design or logo, with a free digital proof before production and a four-week lead time from proof approval.
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