Wonder Pro Matting is a plush, cut-pile olefin entrance mat made to soak up water and fine dust at the door, in a deep range of colors. Where some entrance mats scrape coarse grit, this one is built to wipe shoes clean and hold moisture and fine dirt — pulling it off the sole and keeping it on the mat, so a medium-traffic interior stays cleaner and drier past the threshold.

What Wonder Pro Matting Does Before Water and Dust Reach Your Floor

Most of what dirties an interior floor comes in on shoes — not just mud, but fine dust and moisture you don't always see. ISSA field data shows a building takes on up to 12 times more dirt during wet weather, and it takes six to eight steps to walk a sole dry. A mat at the door is where that gets caught before it spreads onto the floor.

Wonder Pro is built for the fine stuff. The plush cut-pile olefin face holds water and fine dirt rather than letting it pass through — it retains about 60% more liquid and fine dust than a standard mat — and a vinyl backing acts as a moisture barrier, keeping what the mat collects off the floor underneath instead of soaking through to it.

Why a Plush Olefin Surface, and Why This One

The face is cut-pile olefin — a dense, soft polypropylene pile that behaves like carpet and holds moisture deep in the fibers. That plush surface is what lets it pull moisture from shoes: a sole sinks slightly into the pile and leaves water and fine dust behind. The olefin resists fading, staining, mold, and mildew, so it keeps its look and doesn't turn musty as it works.

Underneath is a DINP-free PVC vinyl backing that doubles as a moisture barrier — it grips the floor and stops the water the mat holds from reaching the surface below. This mat holds moisture and fine dust rather than scraping coarse grit: it's rated for medium interior traffic and tuned for the fine stuff, not for knocking heavy mud off boots.

It also comes in a deep set of colors — Black, Castellan Red, Charcoal, Marlin Blue, Pebble Brown, and Walnut — so the mat can match a lobby or reception scheme rather than just sit there in standard gray. The colors are part of the point: this is the entrance mat for spots where the floor is on show.

Where It Belongs (and Where It Doesn't)

This is an interior, medium-traffic mat for spaces where appearance and a clean, dry floor both matter — office building lobbies, small retail floors, banks, churches, motels, and reception areas. It shines a few steps inside the door, finishing the job of drying shoes and catching the fine dust a coarse mat misses.

Where it's the wrong call is outdoors or against heavy mud and grit. As a plush mat it isn't built to scrape coarse debris or take the weather, and a flood of mud would clog the pile. The right setup is a scraper outside or at the first door, with Wonder Pro inside to finish the job — and to look good doing it.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Three things decide whether Wonder Pro fits your entrance.

First, where it sits. Wonder Pro is a moisture-and-dust mat for the interior, after coarse debris is mostly off. If it's the only mat facing a muddy or gritty entrance, it'll load up faster than it can handle; paired with a scraper ahead of it, it does its job for years.

Second, the size. It comes in standard sizes from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', plus rolls and custom sizes up to 11'9" wide — useful for a wide lobby run or an odd opening. Size it to cover the steps it takes to dry a sole, not just the doorway.

Third, the color and the look. With six colors to choose from, pick a tone that fits the space and hides traffic — darker shades like Charcoal and Walnut stay looking clean longer between cleanings, while a color like Marlin Blue or Castellan Red can pick up a brand or interior accent.

Why Mats Inc.

Mats Inc. has specified commercial matting since 1964, so when the floor at your entrance is on display, we help you choose a mat that protects it and looks right doing it — matching the surface, size, and color to the space and the traffic. We'll also tell you when a spot needs a coarse scraper ahead of a plush mat like this rather than the plush mat alone. For the rest of the indoor range, see our all indoor entrance mats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a plush mat hold dirt and water?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's the opposite approach to a hard scraper. The face is a dense cut-pile olefin — a soft, carpet-like pile — and when a shoe presses into it, water and fine dust transfer off the sole and settle down between the fibers, where they stay instead of being tracked on. The pile holds about 60% more liquid and fine dirt than a standard mat. Underneath, a vinyl backing works as a moisture barrier, so the water the mat collects stays in the pile and off the floor below.

How much traffic can it handle, and what wears it out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's rated for medium interior traffic — office lobbies, retail floors, reception areas, and similar spaces. In those spots it holds up for years, and the olefin resists fading, staining, mold, and mildew, so it keeps its look and doesn't turn musty as it absorbs moisture.

What wears it out early is the wrong job. A plush pile clogs and mats down if it's left to face heavy mud and grit alone, or placed where far more traffic crosses it than it's rated for. Keep it to medium interior traffic, with coarse debris handled ahead of it, and it lasts.

Can I use it outdoors, and how do I clean it?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Keep it indoors. Wonder Pro is built for interior medium traffic — it isn't made for weather or for scraping heavy outdoor grit, so an exposed exterior door will wear it down fast. Inside, it's the mat that finishes drying shoes a few steps in. To clean it, vacuum regularly and extract or hose it off when it's heavily soiled, then let it dry fully before it goes back down — the olefin resists mold and mildew, but any mat works best dry.

What sizes can I get, and can it be made to fit?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Standard sizes run from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', and it also comes in 60-foot rolls. If you need a custom size, it can be made up to 11'9" wide and 60 feet long — wide enough for a full lobby run or an unusual opening.

Size it to the traffic path, not just the door, so it covers the steps it takes to dry a sole. And if the mat will sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall, ask for edged ends — standard rolls ship without edging unless you specify it.

What does it look like, and what colors are there?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It has a plush, carpet-like surface that looks more finished and softer underfoot than a hard ribbed or rubber mat — a good fit for a lobby, bank, church, or reception area where the entrance is on display. There are six colors: Black, Castellan Red, Charcoal, Marlin Blue, Pebble Brown, and Walnut. The colors resist fading and staining, and darker tones like Charcoal and Walnut keep looking clean longer between cleanings, while Castellan Red or Marlin Blue can pick up a brand or interior accent.

Can I match it to our space or get a custom size?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

On size, yes — custom dimensions up to 11'9" by 60 feet mean you can fit a wide entry or a specific footprint rather than settling for the nearest stock size. On color, the six-color range lets you tie the mat to an interior scheme or a brand palette.

If you want an actual printed logo at the door, that's a different construction — a logo mat — and we can point you to one. Wonder Pro itself is about a clean, colored, plush surface that protects the floor and looks the part, rather than carrying artwork.

By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.

Vinyl Loop Mat

The Vinyl Loop Mat is a highly durable mat designed for outdoor and indoor use. Its unique vinyl loop construction effectively traps dirt and moisture while providing a slip-resistant surface that keeps your space clean and safe. Perfect for high-traffic areas, this mat is built to withstand the elements and heavy foot traffic.

Key Features of the Vinyl Loop Mat

• Durable Vinyl Loop Design: The vinyl loop structure traps dirt, moisture, and debris, ensuring that it stays off your floors while maintaining its appearance.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: The mat’s slip-resistant backing provides a secure grip, preventing movement and reducing the risk of accidents.
• Easy to Clean: This spaghetti mat is easy to maintain—just shake, vacuum, or hose it down to remove dirt and debris, keeping it looking fresh with minimal effort.
• Weather Resistant: Built for outdoor use, the Vinyl Loop Mat is resistant to weather conditions, ensuring long-lasting durability in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for entryways, pool areas, and other high-traffic locations, this mat enhances safety and cleanliness in a variety of spaces.

Ideal for High-Traffic Areas

The Vinyl Loop Mat is the perfect choice for businesses and homes looking for a reliable mat that can handle heavy traffic while keeping dirt and moisture under control. Its easy maintenance and weather-resistant design make it a versatile and practical solution for any high-traffic area.

Rely-On Olefin Matting

Rely-On Olefin Matting offers a practical and economical solution for floor protection in light-traffic areas. Made from durable olefin carpet fibers, this matting is designed to capture dirt and moisture, helping to maintain a clean and safe environment. Its low-profile design allows for easy placement in entryways, lobbies, and other indoor spaces.

Key Features of Rely-On Olefin Matting

• Durable Olefin Fibers: Made from tough olefin fibers, this matting is built to handle light foot traffic while effectively trapping dirt and moisture.
• Moisture Absorption: The olefin carpet fiber quickly absorb moisture, keeping floors dry and reducing the risk of slips and falls.
• Low-Profile Design: The slim design ensures easy placement in doorways and prevents tripping hazards, making it ideal for entryways and lobbies.
• Easy to Clean: Designed for minimal maintenance, this matting can be vacuumed or shaken out to remove debris, ensuring it remains functional and attractive.
• Cost-Effective Solution: A budget-friendly choice for maintaining cleanliness in indoor spaces without compromising on quality or performance.
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for use in offices, commercial buildings, or residential settings where light traffic is expected.

Perfect for Light-Traffic Areas

Rely-On Olefin Matting is the ideal choice for keeping light-traffic areas clean, dry, and safe. Its durable construction and moisture-absorbing capabilities make it a reliable and cost-effective option for maintaining floor cleanliness in various indoor environments.

• Drainage holes allow liquids and waste to pass through matting.
• Comfortable construction eases fatigue and increases productivity.
• Heavy duty 7/8" thick rubber construction for wet environments.
• Available in a grease resistant black or a red greaseproof mat.
• Black is also available with a grit coated surface for extra traction.

Needle Rib Matting is a low-profile, linear-ribbed entrance mat built for lighter-traffic doors — side entrances, small storefronts, boutiques, and interior thresholds that see foot traffic but not a flood of it. The close ribbed surface wipes moisture off shoes and holds it on the mat, so a smaller entrance stays cleaner and the floor past it stays drier.

What Needle Rib Matting Does Before Water Reaches Your Floor

Even a quiet entrance lets dirt and water in on shoes. ISSA field data shows a building takes on up to 12 times more dirt during wet weather, and it takes six to eight steps to walk a sole dry. A mat at a lighter-traffic door is what keeps that moisture from spreading onto the floor just past it.

Needle Rib leans on moisture. The linear ribbed surface scrapes off light grit and, more importantly, pulls water off shoes and holds it in the mat — it's a strong moisture-retaining mat first and a light scraper second. The vinyl backing keeps that trapped water off the floor underneath rather than letting it bleed through.

Why a Ribbed Needle-Punched Surface, and Why This One

The surface is a needle-punched blend of polypropylene and polyester fiber, made with 50% recycled PET content. The linear rib runs the length of the mat, which is what gives it its action — shoes cross the ribs and leave moisture behind in the channels. The fiber is quick-drying and fade-resistant, so it dries between uses and keeps its color.

Underneath is a DINP-free PVC vinyl backing that holds the mat to the floor and protects it from the moisture the mat collects. This is a lighter-duty construction than a heavy bi-level rubber mat — which is the point. It's matched to lighter traffic, where a heavyweight mat would be more than the door needs.

Where It Belongs (and Where It Doesn't)

This mat is for interior, light-traffic spots — small businesses, boutiques, side and secondary entrances, back offices, and similar doors that don't take a constant stream of people. It's also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, so a smaller entry still gets a safe, slip-resistant surface.

Where it's the wrong call is a busy main entrance or any outdoor spot. Put a light-traffic mat under heavy footfall and the surface crushes and saturates fast, and it stops doing its job; outdoors it isn't built for weather at all. For a high-traffic front door, step up to a heavier bi-level mat, and keep Needle Rib for the lighter doors it's sized for.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Three things decide whether Needle Rib fits your entrance.

First, the traffic. This is a light-traffic mat — right for a side door or a small shop, wrong for a main lobby that sees hundreds of people a day. Match the mat to the footfall, or a busier door will wear it down before its time.

Second, the size and shape. It comes in standard sizes from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', plus 60-foot rolls cut to length — but only in standard widths, with no custom width cuts. Plan around the standard widths, and size the length to cover the steps it takes to dry a sole.

Third, the floor and the finish. The vinyl backing suits hard floors and low carpet and protects the surface beneath from trapped moisture. If the mat will sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall, order edged ends, since standard rolls ship without edging unless you ask.

Why Mats Inc.

Mats Inc. has specified commercial matting since 1964, so when a door doesn't need a heavyweight mat, we'll tell you — and point you to the one that's actually sized for the traffic instead of putting more mat at the door than the spot calls for. We help you match construction to footfall, pick sizes that fit, and set up a matting plan across a building's doors. For the rest of the indoor range, see our all indoor entrance mats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ribbed surface clean shoes?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The surface is a linear ribbed fiber — rows of raised ribs running the length of the mat. As someone walks across, the ribs scrape light grit off the shoe and, more importantly, the fiber pulls moisture off the sole and holds it in the channels between the ribs. It's built to retain water rather than just push it around, so a wet shoe leaves most of its moisture on the mat. The vinyl backing then keeps that water off the floor underneath instead of letting it soak through.

How much traffic can it take?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's rated for light traffic — think a side entrance, a small shop, or a back-office door, not a main lobby. In the right spot it holds up well for years; in the wrong one it wears out fast. A light-traffic mat under heavy footfall crushes flat and saturates, and once it does that it stops scraping and holding water and just sits there wet.

So the honest answer is that durability here is about matching the mat to the door. Kept to the lighter traffic it's made for, and cleaned regularly, it keeps working and protecting the floor. Pushed past that, it gives up early.

Can I use it outdoors or at a busy main entrance?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Neither is a good fit. Needle Rib is an interior, light-traffic mat — it isn't built for weather, so outdoor use is out, and a busy main entrance will overwhelm it. The better setup is to use it where it belongs — a quieter interior door — and put a heavier bi-level mat at the high-traffic front entrance and a coarse scraper outside. Matching each door to the right mat keeps more dirt and water off your floors than stretching one light mat past what it's made for.

What sizes can I get, and can it be cut to fit?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It comes in standard sizes from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', and in 60-foot rolls that can be cut to length. The one limit is width: there are no custom width cuts, so you work within the standard widths rather than a made-to-measure size.

Size the length to cover the steps it takes to dry a sole, not just the doorway. And if the mat will sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall, ask for edged ends — standard rolls ship without edging unless you specify it.

What does it look like, and what colors are there?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It has a simple, low-profile linear-rib look — clean and unobtrusive rather than decorative, which suits a small shop or a quiet interior door where you want the mat to blend into the space. There are four colors: Blue, Brown, Charcoal, and Gray. The darker tones like Charcoal and Brown hide tracked-in dirt better between cleanings, which helps a lighter-traffic mat keep looking tidy without constant attention.

Can I get it in a custom size or with a logo?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Not really, on either count. There are no custom width cuts — you choose from standard widths, with rolls cut to length — and this is a plain ribbed mat, not a logo or printed construction. If you need a branded mat for the same kind of entrance, that's a different product — a logo mat — and we can point you to one. For a simple, clean mat that holds moisture at a lighter-traffic door, Needle Rib does that job without the extras.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Cross-Over Matting is a loop-pile entrance mat that scrapes debris and moisture off shoes at the door while starting to dry them — the middle step in a layered entrance setup, between the coarse mat outside and the absorbent mat inside. The looped olefin surface is abrasive enough to clean shoes and resilient enough to hold its look in steady commercial traffic.

What Cross-Over Matting Does Before Dirt and Water Reach Your Floor

Dirt and water come into a building on shoes — and one mat at the threshold usually can't catch all of it. ISSA field data shows a building takes on up to 12 times more dirt during wet weather, and it takes six to eight steps to walk a sole dry. The most effective entrances use more than one mat to catch debris in stages.

Cross-Over is built to be the middle of that sequence. Its abrasive loop-pile surface scrapes off the grit and moisture a coarse outdoor mat leaves behind, and the sturdy olefin fibers begin drying the shoe before someone steps onto the floor or onto a softer absorbent mat further in. It's non-absorbent by design — it cleans the shoe and passes it along rather than soaking up and holding water.

Why a Loop-Pile Olefin Surface, and Why This One

The surface is a loop pile built from polypropylene ribbon yarn and continuous filament yarn — a combination that gives it an abrasive, hard-wearing texture rather than a soft plush one. That loop scrapes debris off the bottom of shoes and resists crushing, so it keeps its cleaning bite and its appearance instead of matting down into flat lanes under traffic.

The olefin fiber resists fading and crushing, which is what lets a loop-pile mat keep a tidy, finished look at a visible entrance over time. The loop construction reads richer than a flat ribbed mat, so it suits a lobby or front-of-house spot where appearance counts — while still doing real scraping work.

Underneath is a DINP-free PVC vinyl backing that grips the floor and protects it from whatever the mat scrapes off. It holds the mat flat on hard floors and low carpet, and at 5/16 inch the whole mat stays low enough not to catch a door swing or trip a foot at the edge.

Where It Belongs (and Where It Doesn't)

Cross-Over fits interior, medium-traffic entrances — convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, theaters, museums, and convention centers, where a steady stream of people crosses the threshold and the entrance is on view. It's certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, so it gives a safe surface where shoes arrive wet.

Where it falls short is as a building's only mat or as an outdoor scraper. It's the middle of a system, not the whole system: against heavy mud it wants a coarse scraper ahead of it, and because it's non-absorbent, a wet climate benefits from an absorbent mat inside it to finish the drying. Outdoors and in full weather, it isn't the right construction.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Three things decide whether Cross-Over fits your entrance.

First, the rest of your matting. Cross-Over works best as the middle mat — a coarse scraper outside, this loop-pile mat at the door, and an absorbent mat inside. If it's going in alone, be honest about how much dirt and water it'll face, because one mat rarely catches it all.

Second, the size. Standard sizes run from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', and larger sizes over 6 feet — up to 11'9" — are made by seaming. Plan for that seam on the widest runs, and size the mat to cover the steps it takes to dry a sole, not just the doorway.

Third, the floor and the finish. The vinyl backing suits hard floors and low carpet and protects the surface beneath. If the mat will sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall, order edged ends — standard rolls ship without edging unless you ask for it.

Why Mats Inc.

Mats Inc. has specified commercial entrance matting since 1964, so we don't just sell you a mat — we help you build the entrance. For a real front door we'll map the whole sequence, from the coarse scraper outside to the loop-pile mat at the threshold to the absorbent mat inside, and tell you where Cross-Over fits in yours. We match construction to traffic and size to the doorway. For the rest of the indoor range, see our all indoor entrance mats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a loop-pile mat clean shoes?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The surface is a loop pile made from polypropylene ribbon and filament yarn — a tough, slightly abrasive texture rather than a soft plush one. As a shoe crosses it, the loops scrape grit and surface moisture off the sole, and the olefin fibers start drying the shoe. It's non-absorbent on purpose: instead of soaking up and holding water like a plush mat, it cleans the shoe and passes it along, which is why it works best as one mat in a layered entrance rather than the only one.

Will it crush down or fade in a busy entrance?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's built to resist both. The loop-pile construction is crush-resistant, so it holds its texture instead of matting flat into shiny traffic lanes, and the olefin fiber resists fading, so the color stays even at a visible entrance. Those two things are what usually go first on a loop mat, and they're the ones this construction is made to hold.

It's rated for medium interior traffic — convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, and similar spots. Pushed past that, or left to face heavy mud alone, any loop mat loads up and wears faster, so the way to get years out of it is to keep it to medium traffic with coarser debris handled ahead of it.

Can I use it by itself, or outdoors?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's designed as the middle mat in a layered entrance, not a standalone or an outdoor mat. The best setup is a coarse scraper outside to take heavy debris, Cross-Over at the threshold to scrape off what's left and start drying, and an absorbent mat just inside to finish — because Cross-Over is non-absorbent, it doesn't hold much water on its own. Used alone at a busy or wet door, more gets past it than you'd want; outdoors, it isn't built for the weather.

What sizes can I get?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Standard sizes run from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', and it comes in 60-foot rolls. Larger mats over 6 feet — up to 11'9" — are made by seaming panels together, so a wide lobby run is possible, just with a seam in it.

Size the mat to the traffic path, not only the door, so it covers the steps it takes to dry a sole. If it'll sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall, ask for edged ends — standard rolls ship without edging unless you specify it.

What does it look like, and what colors are there?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

The loop-pile surface has a richer, more textured look than a flat ribbed or rubber mat, which is why it suits a front-of-house entrance — a hotel lobby, a restaurant, a museum — where the floor is on display. It comes in two two-tone colors, Brown and Gray, both designed to blend with common interior schemes and hide tracked-in dirt between cleanings. The two-tone effect helps the mat read as finished rather than utilitarian while it does its work.

Can I get it in a custom size or with our logo?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

On size, yes within limits — beyond the standard sizes, widths over 6 feet up to 11'9" are made by seaming, so you can cover a wider entrance with a seam in the mat. On a logo, no: Cross-Over is a plain two-color loop mat, not a printed or logo construction. If you want branding at the door, that's a different product — a logo mat — and we can point you to one. For a clean, hard-wearing mat that looks the part at a front entrance, Cross-Over does that without the artwork.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Waterhog Inlay Logo Mats put your logo into the proven Waterhog bi-level mat rather than on top of it. The inlay is the difference: the area that will carry the logo is cut out of the mat and the colors are hand-laid into the cut-out like a jigsaw, so the logo becomes part of the surface and wears with it. It's the most precise of our Waterhog branding options, which is why it leads our indoor logo mats for a sharp, lasting brand at the door.

Under the logo, it's a full Waterhog. The bi-level surface scrapes dirt and moisture off shoes and traps them below shoe level so they don't track inside, and the raised water-dam border holds moisture on the mat — up to about 1.5 gallons per square yard — keeping it off your floors. Most of the dirt inside a building arrives on foot traffic, per ISSA, and that bi-level scrape-and-trap design is built to handle the load.

It's made to keep its look. Reinforced rubber nubs hold the pile up so it resists crushing under traffic, and the solution-dyed fabric resists fading, so both the mat and the inlaid logo stay sharp longer. It runs on a 68-mil SBR rubber backing in smooth or universal-cleated, with beveled edges for a safe floor-to-mat transition, and it's certified high-traction by the NFSI. The rubber backing also carries 20% post-consumer recycled content from car tires.

It's built for branding at commercial entrances — hotels, retail, restaurants, offices, schools and universities, and commercial buildings — and it's rated for indoor and outdoor use. There are 19 colors to work from, with a choice of a classic rubber border or a fashion fabric border, and it's made to order in sizes up to 6' x 20'. Because the nubs and solution-dyeing slow both crushing and fading, it holds appearance for years; replace it when the inlaid logo finally dulls or the surface packs down in the main traffic path.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the logo made, and will it wear off?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It's an inlay, not a print. The logo area is cut out of the mat and the colored sections are hand-laid into the cut-out like a jigsaw, so the logo is built into the surface rather than coated on top — there's no print layer to scuff away. The fabric is solution-dyed, which means color runs through the fiber and resists fading. Between the inlay construction and the solution-dyeing, the logo holds up about as well as the mat itself does, which is the point of choosing this one for branding.

What colors and border options are available?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

There are 19 colors to build the logo and field from, plus a choice of border: a classic rubber border for a clean, utilitarian edge, or a fashion fabric border when you want the surround to feel more finished. Because the inlay is hand-laid in distinct color sections, it suits bold, well-defined logos and lettering — text at least 3 inches tall, lines at least 3/8 inch — rather than fine gradients or tiny detail. Send us your artwork and brand colors and we'll lay out how it translates into the inlay and confirm the color match before production.

How well does it handle dirt and water?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

This is where the Waterhog construction earns its name. The bi-level surface scrapes dirt and moisture off shoes and drops it below shoe level, so it's held in the mat instead of tracking across your floors, and the raised water-dam border keeps moisture on the mat — up to roughly 1.5 gallons of water per square yard. That makes it a strong performer at a busy or wet entrance, not just a branded mat. Lifting it periodically so the floor underneath dries keeps it working at its best.

Can it go outside, and is it slip-safe?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Yes on both. It's rated for indoor and outdoor commercial entrances, and the solution-dyed fabric resists fading outdoors. On safety, it has beveled edges that give a safe transition from floor to mat instead of a trip lip, and it's certified high-traction by the NFSI, so it holds grip as people come through. The 68-mil SBR rubber backing — smooth or universal-cleated — keeps it planted; choose cleated for hard floors where you want extra grip underneath.

By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.

Comfort-King mats offer anti-fatigue relief and alleviate stress on your knees, feet, ankle joints, and pressure points that arise from standing for long periods.

• Reduces fatigue for those in a standing position with a balance of support and softness.
• For use in Dry application areas, including work stations, assembly stations, cashier stations, pharmacies, hospitals, and care facilities.
• Anti-microbial additives help prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth.
• This mat induces natural flexing of the muscles, reducing the build-up of lactic acid that causes fatigue.
• Available in standard 3/8" or supreme 1/2" thickness.
• Color options: Black, Black/Yellow, Blue, Steel Gray.
• Custom sizes available in 2', 3', 4', and 6' widths. Call or Email us!

What Mat-A-Dor Does Before the Dirt Reaches Your Door

Mat-A-Dor is a heavy-traffic outdoor scraper built around one job: stripping mud, grit, and snow off shoes before they ever reach the door. A dense field of flexible rubber fingers covers the surface, and each one flexes and snaps back the instant it's stepped on, prying packed debris out of shoe treads instead of smearing it across the mat the way a flat surface would.

That matters because most of what dirties a building walks in on feet. ISSA field data shows 12 times more dirt enters during wet weather, and the exterior threshold is where that load is meant to come off. Catch it at the door with an aggressive scraper and far less of it rides inside on soles to wear the floor and overload the matting beyond.

Why a Fingertip Scraper, and Why This One

What separates Mat-A-Dor from an ordinary fingertip mat is density and toughness. It packs about 50% more fingers than a standard fingertip mat, so more of every footstep lands on a scraping edge rather than slipping between fingers. More contact points mean more debris pulled off per step, which is what makes it a true scraper rather than a surface wipe.

The SBR rubber is built for a hard exterior life. It stays flexible in the coldest temperatures instead of stiffening and cracking, and it resists the acids, alkalis, and road salt that break down lesser mats at a salted winter entrance. At 5/8 inch thick and 2.1 pounds per square foot, it has the heft to stay put under heavy traffic, and its linear-serration backing grips the surface beneath it.

The beveled edge does double duty as a reservoir, holding up to a gallon of liquid per square yard so meltwater and runoff stay penned in the mat rather than sheeting across the entry — and that same beveled border gives a clean, trip-free transition underfoot. The mat is built with about 30% recycled content.

Scraper, Not Absorber — Where It Belongs

One thing to be clear about: this is a scraper, not an absorber. It rates near the top for scraping but only middling for pulling up moisture, which is exactly how an exterior mat should be tuned. The job outside is to knock the heavy debris off; an absorbent mat just inside the door then finishes on residual water. Run alone at a wet entrance, Mat-A-Dor will clear the grit but won't dry the shoe.

That makes it a fit for high-traffic exterior entrances where debris arrives daily — universities, airports, hospitals, retail stores, shopping malls, and schools. It's one of several outdoor scraper and traction mats in the lineup, each built to clear a different kind of mess at the door.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, the exposure. Mat-A-Dor is rated for heavy exterior traffic and shrugs off UV, freeze/thaw, and de-icing chemicals — so it belongs exactly where indoor-rated mats fail. If the entrance sees mud, gravel, or snow daily, an aggressive finger scraper is the right tool for it.

Second, the size — and size to the traffic path, not the doorway. It comes in four standard sizes up to 36 by 72 inches; the mat isn't made in custom dimensions, so at a wide or double-door entrance, lay mats side by side so the bulk of inbound traffic actually crosses the fingers instead of stepping around a single undersized mat.

Third, what comes after it. Because it's a scraper, it should hand off to an absorbent mat inside the door so the entrance catches both debris and moisture. Run on its own, it clears the grit but leaves wet soles to track water across the interior floor within a few steps.

Why Mats Inc.

Mat-A-Dor has stayed in our outdoor lineup because it does the hard part of an entrance mat's job without quitting early. The fingertip scraper survives the UV, freeze/thaw, and de-icing salt that retire carpet-faced and lighter mats within a season or two, and it keeps scraping the whole time. When an exterior entrance needs debris gone before it crosses the threshold, this is the construction we reach for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Mat-A-Dor different from a standard fingertip mat?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It comes down to density and how the surface actually works. Mat-A-Dor carries about 50% more fingers than a standard fingertip mat, so more of every footstep lands on a scraping edge instead of slipping into the gaps between fingers. Each flexible rubber finger flexes and snaps back on contact, prying packed mud and grit out of shoe treads rather than just wiping across the top of the sole.

That matters most at a debris-heavy entrance. A flat mat tends to smear what it picks up and hand some of it back to the next shoe; the finger surface drops debris down between the fingers and off the walking plane, and the beveled reservoir around the edge holds up to a gallon of liquid per square yard so meltwater stays in the mat instead of on your threshold.

How long does Mat-A-Dor last, and what maintenance does it need?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

At a moderate-traffic commercial entrance, plan on three to five years; two to three at the busiest high-volume doors. The SBR rubber handles UV, freeze/thaw, and exposure to acids, alkalis, and road salt without breaking down, and it stays flexible in the coldest temperatures, so it won't stiffen and crack through a hard winter.

Because the construction itself rarely fails first, what usually ends the lifespan early is skipped maintenance. Grit works its way under the mat and grinds at the backing from below, so lift it about once a month and clear out what's collected underneath. That one habit is the difference between the low end of the range and the high end.

Where should Mat-A-Dor go, and does it need to be fixed down?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Set it directly outside the door, with the long dimension running along the way people actually walk in, so the bulk of inbound traffic crosses the fingers before reaching the threshold. The most common placement mistake is tucking a mat tight to the doorframe where much of the traffic steps around it.

It doesn't need to be fixed down. At 2.1 pounds per square foot with a linear-serration backing, the mat has the weight and grip to stay put under heavy traffic. Just lift it about once a month to sweep out the grit that collects underneath — left alone, that grit is what grinds at the backing and shortens the mat's life.

What sizes does Mat-A-Dor come in, and what about a wide entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It comes in four standard sizes, from 24 by 32 inches up to 36 by 72 inches, which cover most standard single-door openings. The mat isn't made in custom dimensions, so for a wider opening or a double door the right move is to lay mats side by side to span the full width of the traffic path.

The principle to get right is sizing to the path, not the doorway. A mat sized to the door alone leaves shoes crossing bare ground on either side, and that traffic carries debris straight past the scraper and inside. Send us the opening width and how people actually approach the door, and we'll lay out how many mats it takes to cover it.

Does Mat-A-Dor look right at a customer-facing entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It reads as intentional commercial rather than strictly utilitarian. The dense rubber-finger surface has a distinctive, tidy texture that suits universities, healthcare, retail, and corporate exteriors where the entrance still needs to feel considered, and the beveled border keeps the edges clean and trip-free rather than leaving a raw lip.

It's equally at home at a back-of-house or service entry, so it works across the building, not just at the front. For a presentable look paired with pure scraping function, Mat-A-Dor holds its own at a customer-facing door — the texture reads as deliberate, not industrial.

What if we want our branding at the entrance too?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Mat-A-Dor itself isn't a branded mat — it comes in black only and isn't made in custom configurations, so it's built for pure function rather than presentation. It still looks intentional at a customer-facing door, but it won't carry a logo.

If brand presence at the threshold is a priority, the branded route is a molded rubber logo scraper, which builds the logo right into an all-rubber outdoor surface so it survives the weather. Many buildings use a branded scraper at the main entrance and Mat-A-Dor at the service, side, and high-debris doors where function is all that matters.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

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