Rubber mats are used for various purposes be it at home, office, schools, restaurants, etc. These rubber mats come in different types, designs, and dimensions depending on their functions.
We are looking at some of the types of rubber mats and their uses.
Scraper Mats
Scraper Mats are mainly used as a door or entrance mat they are considered the best because of their ability to clean dirt from shoes. Scraper mats are best used outdoors for their resilience to variations in temperature and weather.
They are very popular in places where there is high traffic of people like on the entrances of classrooms, restaurants, buildings, warehouses amongst other very public places.
Wiper Mats
These are used indoors unlike scraper mats that are used outdoors, companies usually brand these mats with their logos and other messages pertaining to their organization.
They are primarily used for their ability to absorb and contain moisture left when people scrap their shoes outside on the scraper mat, here visitors will wipe their shoes to remove any moisture.
Wiper mats have a rubber backing for added slip-resistance so that the mat will not move but remain fixed to its rightful position.
Drainage Mats
Drainage Mats are made of rubber material and have either holes or spaces through them which liquids can pass freely to let the surface remain dry and safe to walk and work on.
These types of rubber mats are used in situations where liquid spills are often found, examples of such places are in slaughter rooms, restrooms, swimming pools, and other recreational and public facilities. Drainage mats swiftly canal water toward the floor, keeping the uppermost rubber walking surface dry and safe.
Restaurant /Kitchen Mat
Restaurant /Kitchen Mats have grip and drainage options like drainage mats, and these mats are used on areas likely to have spills and dampness to keep the kitchen surface area clean and safe to walk, thereby reducing the risks of slipping and injuries.
Kitchens are prone to various types of liquid spills like grease, oils, and even water which are very hazardous if left on the floors, these mats are water and oil-resistant. Restaurant / Kitchen mats have lightweight making them perfect for areas that are regularly moved for cleaning.
Rubber Mats: Car Floor
This is lightweight form of rubber mat is used to cover the carpet floor of a car, these mats are waterproof and anti-fatigue. They are used to protect the carpeted floor of a car from any debris and dirt very essential in the rain season, they protect the floors from any spilling liquids in the car.
They are lightweight which makes them easier to remove and clean. A damp cloth and water usually does the trick and you can wipe it dry there and there is no need to lay it on the sun to dry
Classic mats
These are popular rubber mats used when there is high traffic and heavy usage because their resilient and durability features make it economic to use as compared to other mats, these mats are used to protect the subfloors, they are slip-resistant and elastic, they don’t fade or even make a pathway on them
Such similar mats are also used in gyms because of their high impact absorbance and resilience, they protect the floors from heavy equipment.
Rubber Mats: Grass mats
Rubber grass mats are mainly used outdoors around play equipment on playgrounds and also in gyms where there is a high risk of falling. Rubber grass mats are placed on a grass or soil surface to protect against injuries from falling.
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