Rubber mat flooring in South Africa is an emerging phenomena used in both the commercial and domestic settings. Porcelain, ceramic, wooden tiles, carpeting and cement flooring used to be the in thing when it comes flooring. However, with the moving of times, the discovering of inbuilt qualities of the rubber mat make it an excellent flooring option.
Rubber Mat Options
There are two (2) main categories of rubber mats which are:
- Rubber Floor Mats
- Rubber Entrance Mats
Below we will look at the different types of mats under each category
Rubber Floor Mats
- Gym Mats
These are mats used in gyms. There are different types, sizes and thicknesses for these mats depending on the activities they are used for.
There are mats suitable for heavy weights and for light exercises such as Yoga and other like activities.
- Kitchen Mats
These mats are durable and easy to clean. The kitchen mats are able to with water, grease and even heavy usages. There are commercial and domestic kitchen mats
- Ant-fatigue Mats
It has been proved that anti-fatigue mats increase the productivity of employees, as they help to reduce the stress on legs and at the same time help relax the muscles.
- Drainage Mats
These mats have either holes or slits on them through which liquids can pass. Drainage mats channel water on to the subfloor thereby leaving the surface dry and safe to use.
A lot of rubber mat varieties available for flooring options such as:
- Mats Treadmills
- Fitness Mats
- Car Mats
- Playground mats
- Classic Mats
Entrance Rubber Mat
These are mats placed either indoors, outdoors or on hallways, they help to keep the floors clean. Entrance mats are very good at scraping any dirt and debris from shoes.
- Scraper Mats
Otherwise known as welcome mats, are rubber mats placed on the door, most of these are scribed with different messages such as “home Sweet Home” or WELCOME.
- Wiper Mats
These are mainly placed indoors they help to wipe off any remaining dirt and moisture on the shoes from the scraper mats.
Where Is Rubber Matting used in South Africa
- Vehicles :
- Rubber mats are used to cover the floors of vehicles, it protects the carpeted vehicles floors from traffic and any form of debris.
- Healthcare Facilities / Hospitals’:
- Hospitals are characterized with a lot of different chemicals, liquids, and a heavy traffic of wheel chairs, stretcher beds amongst other activities. Rubber mats are very resilient and are able to withstand pressures.
Stadiums and Arenas
- Stadiums and arenas require a flooring that is comfortable under the feet and are ant-fatigue, rubber mats helps reduce the stress on the feet.
Classrooms
- Classrooms sees a lot of traffic every day and sometimes in the evening, rubber mats are durable and resilient making it the ideal flooring for the area.
Hotels and Restaurants
- Besides having a lot of traffic, in hotels and restaurants hygiene is of paramount importance. Rubber mats are easy to clean and to maintain. A dump mop or cloth some detergents does the trick.
Commercial, offices and retail outlets
- You can inlay your corporate logo or any other important information like your motto and mission on it.
- Branded rubber mats enhances the visibility and image of an organization
- Homes
- Most homeowners use rubber mats as door mats. However, rubber mats can be spread or laid In the bathrooms, hallway, staircases and even in the kitchen
Properties of Rubber Mat:
- Impact absorbent
- Highly resistant cigarettes burns, chemicals and fading
- Highly recyclable
- Water proof
- Versatile
- Slip Resistant
- Highly durable
- Noise reduction
- Easy to Clean and Maintain
For any professional assistant regarding our rubber mats options for your flooring do not hesitate to get in touch with our team
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