BUYER GUIDE/MATTING BY INDUSTRY
Best Entrance Mats by Industry
The best entrance mat depends on your industry. Retail and hotels need branded logo mats and dirt-and-moisture entrance matting, healthcare needs slip-resistant hygienic mats, warehouses need rubber scraper and anti-fatigue mats, and food service needs grease-safe safety matting. Match the mat to your traffic, hazards and presentation.
Start with the three matting zones
Almost every commercial floor is protected by three simple zones. Get these right and the industry choice becomes easy.
Outdoor scraper zone
Coarse matting at or just outside the door knocks off grit, mud and heavy soil before it reaches the building. Best served by hard-wearing rubber scraper mats.
Dirt and moisture zone
The primary mat inside the entry traps fine dirt and soaks up water so floors stay dry and safe. This is the job of commercial entrance mats and entrance matting.
Interior and brand zone
Lobbies, receptions and standing stations. This is where a branded custom logo mat or an anti-fatigue mat earns its place.
Best matting by industry
The key challenge for each sector, and the mat types we recommend. Every industry benefits from the three-zone approach, tuned to its traffic and hazards.
| Industry | Key matting challenge | Recommended matting |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | Wet-weather slips and tracked-in dirt at the door, plus a strong first impression. | Commercial entrance mats and custom logo mats |
| Hospitality and hotels | Presentation-led lobbies handling high foot traffic and rain at once. | Logo mats at the entry, backed by commercial entrance mats |
| Healthcare | Infection control, moisture and slip safety for wheelchairs and trolleys. | Entrance mats plus safety mats |
| Education and schools | Heavy, constant traffic carrying mud and grit indoors. | Commercial entrance mats and rubber scraper mats |
| Warehouse and industrial | Coarse dirt, oil and long hours standing on hard floors. | Rubber mats and anti-fatigue mats |
| Gyms and fitness | Sweat and moisture, impact protection and slip risk. | Rubber mats and safety mats |
| Offices and commercial buildings | A professional appearance with reliable dirt control at reception. | Commercial entrance mats and logo mats |
| Food service | Grease, water and slip hazards, plus staff standing all shift. | Safety mats and anti-fatigue mats |
Four matting jobs, four solutions
Whatever your sector, matting does one of four jobs. Identify the job and the right collection follows.
- Stop dirt and moisture at the door. Absorbent, dual-action entrance mats trap fine soil and water so it never spreads across your floors.
- Reduce slips on wet or greasy surfaces. Slip-resistant safety mats hold grip on kitchen, healthcare and washdown floors where water and grease collect.
- Ease fatigue for standing staff. Cushioned anti-fatigue mats support workers at benches, tills, prep lines and packing stations.
- Scrape grit and take heavy traffic. Tough rubber mats handle coarse debris, forklift and trolley loads, and outdoor scraping.
Custom logo mats for branded lobbies
For retail, hotel, hospitality and office receptions, the entrance mat is also a branding surface. A custom logo mat greets visitors, reinforces your identity and still does the practical work of trapping dirt and moisture. Our PrintPlush logo mat is made to order in your exact size and colours, with free digital proof so you approve the look before anything is produced. PrintPlush logo mats start from $377.30 per square metre. Every other option is priced by size, material and grade, so request a quote for a figure to suit your space.
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Measured, made and installed across Australia
We supply and install commercial matting nationwide, so the mat that arrives fits your doorway and your workflow the first time.
- 35+ years in commercial matting. Genuine customer reviews and a price-beat guarantee behind every job.
- Made to measure. Mats cut to your exact entry, recessed matwell or standing station rather than trimmed on site.
- Professional installation, Australia-wide. Nationwide delivery with experienced sales managers across VIC, SA, NSW, ACT, WA and QLD, serviced from our Melbourne base. See our installation service.
- Free site measure and quote. Book a free site measure and quote, or contact our team to talk through your site.
Frequently asked questions
What type of entrance mat is best for my industry?
Match the mat to your main challenge. Retail, hotels and offices usually pair commercial entrance mats with branded logo mats. Healthcare, gyms and food service lean on safety and slip-resistant matting. Warehouses and schools need rugged rubber scraper mats, often with anti-fatigue matting where staff stand. Our table above maps each sector to a starting point.
What is the best mat for wet-weather slip prevention?
Use two zones. An absorbent entrance mat soaks up water tracked in from outside, while a safety mat adds grip on floors that stay wet or greasy, such as kitchens, washdown areas and healthcare corridors. Together they keep the walking surface dry and reduce the risk of slips.
Do you make custom logo mats for retail and hotel lobbies?
Yes. Our custom logo mats are made to order in your size and brand colours, and you can preview a rendered proof using the online mat configurator before you buy. PrintPlush logo mats start from $377.30 per square metre, with free digital proof on every custom logo mat.
How much do commercial entrance mats cost?
Commercial matting is priced by size, material, grade and whether it is custom made, so the best approach is to request a quote. As a guide, our PrintPlush logo mats start from $377.30 per square metre. For entrance, safety, rubber and anti-fatigue matting, tell us your site and traffic and we will quote to suit.
Do you deliver and install mats across Australia?
Yes. We offer nationwide delivery and professional installation across Australia, with experienced sales managers across VIC, SA, NSW, ACT, WA and QLD, all serviced from our Melbourne base. Book a free site measure and quote to get started.
What is the best mat for staff who stand all day?
Cushioned anti-fatigue mats support workers at tills, benches, prep lines and packing stations, easing pressure on legs and back. In food service and industrial settings, choose a version with a slip-resistant, grease-tolerant surface so it doubles as a safety mat.
Not sure which mat suits your site?
Tell us your industry, traffic and hazards and we will recommend the right matting, made to measure and installed Australia-wide.
