What Is Outdoor Matting?
Outdoor floor mats are the best defense that your home has against dirt. No home or commercial establishment is seen without a variant of Outdoor Mats at its doorstep. One variant of these mats is made of synthetic grass, where each blade acts like a tiny knife [but not a sharp one!], scraping every boot and shoe that passes. As a part of the design, dirt falls to the bottom of the mat, preventing the next shoe from picking it up. One at every entrance to your home, including the garage, can prevent up to 90% of outdoor dirt from making its way inside. These mats are durable enough to survive the hottest summers and the coldest winters.
These mats are made up of scraper blades which are configured in a way that just walking on them will effectively clean shoes. Once shoes are scraped, the dirt instantly falls into the mat and there is no visible dirt. Made up of polyethylene plastic, these mats can withstand years of traffic. It is the easiest mat to maintain, simply shaking or hosing it off with water cleans it well. These outdoor floor mats come in two popular variants- a vinyl loop type outdoor mat and a rubber floor mat. The vinyl loop style floor outdoor mat is typically used around swimming pools, outdoor entryways, schools and water fountain areas. These outdoor floor mats are specially designed to dry quickly and resist mildew.
Rubber Floor Mats are recommended for high traffic entryways both outdoor and indoor. The rubber mat is formulated to withstand the heaviest of foot traffic and extremes of temperatures. Owing to this, the rubber brush floor mats are considered to be the best kind of outdoor mat available on the market. Its popularity is proven by the fact that it has been around for a long time. These mats might not be the most attractive mats in the market but they cater to a host of maintenance needs in many locations.
In the past outdoor mats were very plain, unattractive and mainly just functional. Today there are a multitude of designs, materials and sizes available. Outdoor mats can now be decorative and functional in many instances. Modern technology has actually increased their ability to perform its functions. The main function of outdoor mats is to prevent the tracking of dirt and debris into indoor/other spaces. You can improve the curb appeal of your outdoor spaces by adding mats. You can use your Outdoor Floor Mats to add accent color to your door stoop, outdoor patio, pool or business. Many come in different sizes, colors, textures, materials. Some even have geometric shapes and cut outs on them. When shopping for them remember, not all mats are created equal. Some things to look for in an floor mat are:
Durability
You want any mat to be durable, after all it will be exposed to the outside weather conditions. Some mats are more durable than others. Rubber (made from recycled tires) and virgin polypropylene are considered industrial quality and used in many commercial applications due to their durability.
