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Entrance Matting
August 6th, 2009 | 
Author: Janitorial Supplies Michigan
Amerisource Industrial Supply
Proper Entrance Matting
Long Term Cost Savings
Entrance matting when combined as a system is designed to halt dirt, moisture and other debris at the door. When utilized correctly the matting system will help keep floors clean throughout the building. Schools, offices, hospitals, commercial and even industrial facilities can benefit form installing the roper entrance matting system.
It is called a “system” because more than one mat is used and the matting consists of different types. Each matt does a specific job to help keep your building clean. The matt comes in various sizes to fit your entrance dimensions, as well as, different colors and constructions to fit your décor.
An entrance matting system when properly placed helps provide better looking floors; they stay cleaner longer, are easier to maintain and safer to traffic.
A proper matting system consists of two parts. The outdoor or foyer matt is your first line of debris defense. This type of mat is called a Scraper Mat. Its job is to act like a scraper to the sol of shoes, boots, wheels and anything else that runs over it. There are two types of scraper mats.
One is a vinyl looped construction. This allows dirt and moisture to fall below the matting surface, keeping the shoes dry and clean. The Vinyl looped mat is ideal for flat first mat applications in entrance exteriors and foyers.
The second type is an open “Z” vinyl construction with peaked edges that provide excellent scraping action. This is an excellent mat for recessed wells.
The second part of a Proper Matting System is the Carpet Mat. This is your last line of defense in the entrance matting system. This mat is designed for indoor use and it removes moisture, as well as, dirt not removed by the outdoor scraper mat. This mat consists of coarse fibers that scrape soil particles form shoes, and also, fine fibers that help wick away moisture.
The benefits of a proper matting system are significant cost reductions in that category of your balance sheet. First, the cost savings from continual floor maintenance can, in many instances, pay for the mats themselves. Simply vacuum and extract debris form the mat as you would any carpet and the life of the mat will increase. Second by owning and performing daily maintenance you no longer need to rent or lease your mats, therefore lessening your mat expense.
In closing, the purchase and maintenance of your own matting system is not only cost effective but can add elegant décor to your facility.
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