The entrance is the building’s first impression. As with any introduction – to people places, or products – first impressions are critical. Entrances have to satisfy a variety of requirements including attractive design, high throughput rate (even during the busiest of times) and excellent functionality.
The benefits of entrance mats have been recognized by many sustainable and environmental building assessors, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).
Entrance mats reduce cleaning costs
70-80% of the dust, dirt and grime in public buildings is tracked in from the outside and spread throughout floors (International Sanitary Supply Association). Over a 20-day period, 1000 people can walk in 9.6 kilograms (24 pounds) of dirt into a building (ISSA). Twelve times as much dirt is tracked in during wet weather conditions based on field tests conducted by BST Laboratory over an 11-month period.
Entrance mats contribute to improved indoor air quality
Indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental risks to public health as indoor air is found to be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air (Environmental Protection Agency) and most people spend 60-90% of their time indoors. (American Lung Association). Controlling the concentration of particulates through prevention and cleaning can help relieve symptoms and prevent disease. Outside dirt can cause breathing problems, allergies and aggravate asthma.
Entrance mats protect and preserve interior flooring
Constant tracking of dirt into the building is also a prime factor in the wearing of interior floors and carpeting. Dirt and soils have a texture that is similar to a razor which are ground into floors during walking, causing scraping on smooth flooring and as carpets are walked on, their fibres can be frayed.
Within the first 6 feet, 42% of the floor’s finish or carpet nap will be removed after only 1500 people have entered. Entrance mats absorb much of the initial abuse to extend the life of interior flooring.
Entrance mats help to prevent slips, trips and falls
Wet, slippery floors are dangerous. Entrance matting also reduces the risk of slips and falls. The absorbing function of mats dries shoes to prevent slipping. Entrance matting can absorb up to 5 litres of water per square meter to ensure that shoes are dried properly to avoid slips and falls on wet floors. Rubber or vinyl backing that is moisture
Custom is our standard
Entrance matting is manufactured on rolls of approximately 20 meters.
Almost all Notrax® products can be customized per linear meter and factory finished, including matched bevelled nosing to finish off the mat. Other special shapes or forms, including circles, half-moons, and arches can be produced for custom installations. All customized matting can be supplied with recommended accessories such as bevelled edging or seaming tape for width-wise expansion.
Featured products:
380 Sani-Master™
Premium quality barrier matting designed to remove walked-in moisture and finer dirt particles in large indoor entrance areas, including wall-to-wall applications.
118 Arrow Trax™
The non-directional chevron pattern of the Arrow Trax™ ensures a very aggressive scraping action making it one of our most popular carpet mats offering tremendous value.
380 Swisslon XT™
Premium quality barrier matting designed to remove walked-in moisture and finer dirt particles in large indoor entrance areas, including wall-to-wall applications.
599 Oct-o-Flex Bevelled™
The Oct-O-Flex Bevelled™ outdoor rubber mat is known for its octagonal ring design with small drainage holes and smooth surface making this next generation mat EU compliant for public entrances and the ideal mat for wheeled access (carts, wheelchairs, suitcases, etc). Moulded edges on all four sides are bevelled to allow easy access onto the mat and prevent tripping.
Master Flex™ Series
The Master Flex™ series is modular multi-zone entrance mat tiles with a stylish octagonal ring design with small holes that are EU compliant for public entrances. Its smooth surface makes it the ideal mat for wheeled access (carts, wheelchairs, suitcases, etc). that provides traction and excellent drainage in extreme weather conditions.
Notrax® has a full selection of outdoor and indoor entrance matting for professional use.
Notrax® has a full selection of outdoor and indoor entrance matting and has been a leading manufacturer of matting solutions for professional use for more than 70 years. We offer standard and custom solutions for dust control entrance matting and anti-fatigue and safety matting.
View our full range of matting solutions at www.buyjustrite.eu/notrax or contact us directly at saleseu@justrite.com.
The Benefits of Entrance Matting for Public Buildings
