Some condominium and commercial buildings have wall-to-wall carpet right up to the front door. Full carpeting enhances the look of an interior and makes it look professional and well taken care of. For condominium and commercial building managers, their aim is to keep the building inviting, clean and safe. A common method to enhance the interior is to add entrance mats. You may be curious of the advantages of entrance matting on carpeted areas:
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Wall to wall carpeting is not designed or intended to endure excessive moisture or the outdoor elements being tracked in on footwear. By adding an extra layer of protection to your carpets with entrance matting, the longevity of the carpet will keep, will reduce your carpet cleaning bill and reduce staining and traffic areas. What are traffic areas? Think of a bed of grass and everyday you walk the same line in the same direction multiple times a day, that area will no longer have grass, will it? The same happens to the pile on carpet. Traffic patterns reduces the appearance of the carpet and will shorten the life span of the carpet.
Entrance matting has many advantages. It helps track and capture dirt, debris and moisture that comes in with foot traffic. Entrance matting is designed to wipe and/or scrape the soles of footwear to reduce the migration of dirt, debris, and moisture from entering the building.
How to prevent the mat from moving?
Entrance mats can be placed on top of carpets but if they are not secured properly, they become tripping hazards. The reason your mat will not stay put is due to the style of backing on your entrance mats.
In smooth backed mats, as the name suggests, the backing of the mat is made from rummer or vinyl. This style of backing is intended for tile, hardwood, marble, or concrete flooring.
In cleated backed mats, as the name suggests, have rubber cleats that will grip onto soft surfaces, such as carpet or other mats. The cleats are meant to stop the entrance matting from moving around and to grip to the surface beneath.
Undoubtedly, entrance matting is an important part of any building’s flooring and entrance area. Do you have questions about what steps to take when installing wall-to-wall carpeting and matting? The Parliament Cleaning Group can help enhance the overall appearance of your business, commercial property or condominium by offering the right product, service and advice. Contact us today for your free estimate!