Portico Systems Commercial Flooring & Entrance Mats

Super Berber Matting is a dense berber entrance mat that does the two hardest jobs at a busy door at once: it scrapes grit off shoes and soaks up the moisture they carry. The needle-punch berber surface is solution-dyed in up to 40 colors, and a custom logo can be inlaid right into it — so it cleans the entrance and carries the brand in the same mat.

What Super Berber Does Before Dirt and Water Reach the Floor

At a busy entrance, dirt and water arrive on shoes — ISSA research shows the door is where most of a building's dirt comes in. Left to cross the threshold, that grit grinds at the floor and wet shoes leave a lobby slick. The dense berber pile catches both: it scrapes solids loose and holds moisture in the fiber, while the all-weather rubber backing keeps the mat planted, so the dirt and water stay on the mat, not the floor.

Why Solution-Dyed Berber, and Why This One

The mat is built from 100% solution-dyed polypropylene berber, needle-punched into a dense half-inch pile that weighs about 52 ounces per square yard. Solution-dyed means the color is locked into the fiber rather than printed on top, so it does not bleach or wear pale. The polypropylene is UV- and abrasion-resistant, which is what lets the mat hold its look under heavy traffic and sun.

Of the two jobs an entrance mat does, this one leans toward wiping — the deep pile is built to pull moisture and fine dirt off shoes and keep it there, with strong scraping behind it. An all-weather rubber backing grips the floor and stands up to wet conditions, so the mat works at an interior lobby or a covered outdoor entrance alike.

Where It Belongs, and What It Is Not

Super Berber fits heavy-traffic entrances where appearance counts as much as cleaning — office buildings, shops, lobbies, schools, airports, and sport concourses. It works indoors or at a covered outdoor entrance, and it sits in our range of moisture-control entrance matting as the absorbent option that traps water in the pile rather than channeling it away.

What it is not is a drainage grid or a heavy-mud scraper. It holds the moisture it collects, so where standing water has to drain off, an open grid mat is the better tool — and where shoes arrive caked in mud, a coarse scraper out front will spare the pile. Super Berber is the mat that finishes the job: wiping shoes clean and dry once the worst is knocked off.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, decide what the door mostly throws at it. If the entrance is about moisture and a clean, finished look, Super Berber is built for exactly that. If shoes arrive heavy with mud or grit, set a coarse scraper ahead of it so the berber handles the wiping rather than clogging with debris it was not meant to take alone.

Second, size it and pick the edge. It comes in standard mats up to four by fourteen feet, in rolls, or custom-cut to your dimensions — up to thirteen feet two inches wide and inlaid runs to a hundred feet. Borders can be heat-sealed, square-cut, or beveled, and custom shapes are on the table if the entrance calls for one.

Third, plan the logo and colors early. The logo is needle-punched into the pile from a palette of up to 40 colors, so it needs camera-ready artwork before a quote. One thing to know up front: this construction does not do exact PMS brand-color matching — you choose from the 40 — so check that your colors are covered before you commit.

Why Mats Inc.

We have specified entrance matting since 1964, and a logo mat only works if the artwork, the colors, and the size are right before it is made. We take your logo, match it to the available colors, confirm the size and border, and lay out the inlay — so the mat that arrives cleans the entrance and reads as your brand, not a near-miss. Send your artwork and we will start there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Berber Matting made of?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is built from 100% solution-dyed polypropylene berber, needle-punched into a dense half-inch pile of about 52 ounces per square yard, over an all-weather rubber backing. Solution-dyed means the color runs through each fiber instead of sitting on the surface, so it resists fading and bleaching. The polypropylene is UV- and abrasion-resistant, which is what lets the mat keep its look under heavy traffic, indoors or at a covered outdoor entrance.

How much traffic can it take, and how well does it handle water?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is rated for heavy traffic, and wiping is its strong suit — the deep berber pile is built to pull moisture and fine dirt off shoes and hold it down in the fiber, away from the floor. The solution-dyed, UV- and abrasion-resistant construction keeps it from looking worn or faded as the traffic adds up. Like any pile mat, it performs best when it is vacuumed regularly and washed when it needs it, so the trapped soil does not pack down into the pile.

Is it a scraper or a wiper, and where should I place it?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It does both, but it leans wiper — it is at its best absorbing moisture and fine grit rather than knocking off heavy mud. Place it where it covers the full walking path so shoes take several steps on it. If the entrance sees heavy mud or sand, put a coarse scraper mat outside the door first and let Super Berber do the wiping inside; that two-stage setup keeps the pile from clogging and keeps the floor beyond it clean and dry.

Can you inlay our logo, and how sharp will it look?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes — the logo is needle-punched right into the berber pile, not printed on top, so it wears in with the mat instead of scuffing off. It is one of the largest custom logo mats made, which gives a logo room to read cleanly at the door, and custom shapes are possible if you want the mat itself to follow a form. We do need camera-ready artwork before quoting, so the inlay is laid out accurately from the start.

What colors can we get, and can you match our exact brand color?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

There are up to 40 colors to build the base and the logo from, which covers most brand palettes. The one honest limit to flag: this construction does not offer exact PMS brand-color matching — you choose from the 40 standard colors rather than a custom-mixed shade. Because the colors are solution-dyed into the fiber, whatever you pick holds up without fading. Send your brand colors and we will confirm the closest matches before anything is made.

Will it still look professional after a season of heavy use?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That is what the solution-dyed berber is for. With the color locked into the fiber and the polypropylene resisting UV and abrasion, the mat holds its appearance far better than a surface-printed mat, which tends to go pale and tired at a busy door. The berber texture reads clean and upscale rather than utilitarian, so it suits a lobby or storefront where the entrance is part of the first impression.

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

Interlocking rubber tiles are the gym floor you can put down yourself. They snap together edge to edge — no glue, no adhesive, no installer — so a garage, basement, or home gym goes from bare slab to finished rubber floor in an afternoon. And because they lock rather than bond, you can add to them, pull them up, or take them with you when the space changes.

What Interlocking Rubber Tiles Do Before Your Floor Pays for It

A workout floor takes a beating — dropped dumbbells, dragged equipment, foot traffic, sweat. On bare concrete or a finished floor, that wear lands directly on the surface. Interlocking tiles put a layer of dense rubber between the workout and the floor, soaking up impact and protecting what's underneath.

They also give you grip and a little cushion underfoot, which matters for safety and comfort during a session. Because each tile locks to the next, the surface holds together as a single floor instead of sliding mats — no shifting, no gaps to trip on, no edges curling up mid-workout.

Why Interlocking Tiles, and Why These

The whole idea of a tile is the locking edge. Each one snaps into its neighbors with no adhesive, so you cover exactly the area you want and can expand or rearrange it later — something a glued roll can't do. That makes tiles the easiest rubber floor to install, and the only one you can realistically take with you.

These are made from recycled rubber diverted from the waste stream, so the same density that makes them tough also keeps material out of a landfill. They're tested low for VOCs — the gases that flooring can off-gas indoors — and they contribute toward LEED credits, which matters on commercial and institutional projects.

They come in three thicknesses, from 1/4 inch up to 1/2 inch, so you can match the tile to the load, and in 19 colors with a standard 10% color fleck mixed into the rubber — so the floor can match a brand palette or simply look better than plain black.

Where Interlocking Tiles Belong, and Where They Don't

Tiles are the natural pick for spaces that change or grow: home and garage gyms, basements, multi-use rooms, studios, and any layout you might rearrange. The no-adhesive install means no damage to the floor below, which is ideal for a rental or a finished basement.

Where they're less suited is a dedicated heavy-drop zone — for repeated dropped barbells and Olympic lifts, our heavy-duty gym matting is built for that punishment. And for a large, permanent, wall-to-wall commercial floor, rolls give you fewer seams.

Tiles win on flexibility; rolls win on seamlessness; heavy-duty matting wins in the drop zone. All three are part of the wider gym flooring lineup, because different spaces call for different surfaces.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec Them

Three things decide whether tiles are right and which ones you need.

First, thickness against use. For bodyweight training, cardio, and general fitness, 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch is usually enough. For busier rooms and heavier equipment, step up to 1/2 inch. If you're regularly dropping loaded barbells, that's past what tiles are for — the heavy-duty matting is the surface built to absorb it.

Second, the coverage and layout. Each tile is 25 inches across including the locking tabs, so measure your space and plan for the border tiles you'll trim to fit walls, doorways, and equipment. Decide on color while you're at it — there are 19 to choose from.

Third, the subfloor. Tiles want a clean, flat, dry surface to lock over. They go down without adhesive and hold together by the locks and their own weight, so the prep is simple — but a level subfloor keeps the seams tight and the floor flat over time.

Why Mats Inc.

Mats Inc. has matched surfaces to floors since 1964, and a tile floor is a friendly project once we know the room and how it gets used. We'll help you settle on a thickness, pick from the 19 colors, and work out the tile count so you order the right amount with the fewest offcuts.

We specify rather than install, so the focus is getting the spec and the layout right — and pointing you to recycled, low-emitting tiles that earn their place on a green-building project. Every order is backed by our one-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are interlocking rubber tiles made of?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

They're made from recycled rubber — material diverted from the waste stream and bound into a dense, solid tile. That density is what does the work: at about 68 pounds per cubic foot with a firm Shore A 65 hardness, the rubber absorbs impact and stands up to equipment without compressing. The recycled content puts reclaimed material back to use, and the tiles test low for VOCs, so they're a sound choice for indoor air.

How durable are they, and what wears them out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Built right, a rubber tile floor lasts many years — often a decade or more — because dense recycled rubber shrugs off foot traffic and equipment. The numbers back it up, with 265 psi tensile strength and very low abrasion loss in standard Taber testing.

What shortens their life is usually the wrong thickness for the load, gaps left between poorly fitted tiles, or harsh solvent cleaners. A thickness matched to use and a neutral cleaner keep them going.

How do interlocking tiles install — do I need glue?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

No glue. Each tile has interlocking edges that snap into the next, so the floor goes down as a connected sheet held by the locks and its own weight. Start from one corner, work across a clean, flat, dry subfloor, and trim the border tiles to fit walls and around racks.

Because there's no adhesive, you can lift and relock them later — which is what makes tiles so easy to live with, and so kind to the floor underneath.

What size are the tiles, and how many do I need?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Each interlocking tile is 25 inches across, including the locking tabs, so a handful covers a surprising amount of floor. Measure your space, then plan for the border tiles you'll trim to fit walls, doorways, and equipment.

Tell us the room dimensions and we'll help you work out the tile count — and whether a 24-inch square tile style suits a glued or loose-laid layout better for your room.

What colors do they come in?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Nineteen, which is unusual for gym flooring. Every tile comes with a standard 10% color fleck mixed into the rubber, in shades from grey, blue, and teal to red, green, gold and more, plus near-solid charcoal and black.

A commercial studio can match its brand palette, and a home gym can pick something that doesn't look industrial. Because the color is part of the rubber rather than a coating, it won't wear off underfoot.

Are interlocking tiles a good choice for a home or basement gym?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

They're one of the best, especially when you don't want to glue anything down. The tiles lock together over a basement, garage, or spare-room floor with no adhesive and no damage to what's underneath, so they suit a rental or a finished space. You can floor just the training area, add tiles as the gym grows, and pull them up if you move. For the heaviest lifting, pair them with heavier matting in the drop zone.

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

Chevron Matting is an indoor entrance mat that catches grit and pulls moisture off shoes a few steps inside the door, before either reaches your floor. Its V-pattern surface works traffic coming from any direction, and a crush-resistant face keeps it doing that job for years instead of matting down and looking tired after one busy season.

What Chevron Matting Does Before Dirt Reaches Your Floor

Most of the dirt and water in a building arrives 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. An interior mat in that landing zone is what decides whether grit and moisture get caught — or get ground into your floor.

Chevron does two jobs at once. The raised V-pattern scrapes coarser grit off the shoe, and the polypropylene face soaks up and holds moisture so it isn't tracked deeper inside. It leans toward moisture pickup more than heavy scraping, which is what an interior entrance needs once the worst of the outdoor debris is already off.

Why This Construction, and Why This One

The face is needle-punched polypropylene, about 18 ounces per square yard, made with 50% recycled content. The V-pattern isn't only decorative — it gives the mat multi-directional bite, so it works whether people cross it straight on or at an angle, which is how foot traffic actually moves through a doorway.

The surface is built to resist crushing. That matters more than it sounds: a matted-down mat stops standing up to clean shoes and starts showing every traffic lane, which is the usual reason an interior mat looks worn and gets pulled. A crush-resistant face holds its texture and hides foot-traffic patterns longer.

Underneath is a DINP-free PVC vinyl backing that grips the floor and protects it from the mat itself — no bleed-through, no staining the surface below. It's the kind of backing that lets the mat sit flat on a hard floor or low carpet without curling or sliding.

Where Chevron Belongs (and Where It Doesn't)

This is an interior, medium-traffic mat. It fits office building lobbies, small retail floors, banks, postal counters, motels, and similar spaces — places where people are already mostly indoors and you want the floor to stay clean and dry. It's also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, which is the reassurance you want on the wet side of an entrance.

It is not an aggressive outdoor scraper for mud, snowmelt, or gravel, and it isn't a boot brush for a job-site door. Put it where the heaviest debris has already come off outside — as the interior mat in a two-mat system — not as the first line against a parking lot. Used that way it finishes the job; used outdoors against raw grit, it gives up its look fast.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Three things decide whether Chevron is the right mat for your door.

First, where it sits in the system. Chevron is built for the interior landing, not the coarse outdoor scraper that takes the first hit. If you only have room for one mat against heavy outdoor debris, this isn't it; if you're finishing the job a few steps inside, it's built for exactly that.

Second, the size of the run. It comes in standard sizes from 2'×3' up to 6'×10', plus 60-foot rolls you can cut to a custom length. Size it for the six-to-eight steps it takes to dry a sole, not just the door opening — a mat that ends too soon lets damp shoes finish the job on your floor.

Third, the floor under it. The vinyl backing is made to protect the floor and stay put on hard surfaces and low carpet. On very high or plush carpet it won't sit as flat, so confirm the surface before you order, and order edged ends if the mat will sit out in the open rather than wall-to-wall.

Why Mats Inc.

Mats Inc. has specified commercial matting since 1964, so when you ask where a mat like this fits in your entrance, you're talking to people who lay out matting systems for a living rather than reading a spec sheet back to you. We help you match the mat to the traffic and the floor, size the run to the doorway, and tell you honestly when a different construction would hold up better. For the rest of the range, start with our commercial entrance mats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chevron scrape dirt or absorb moisture?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It does both, but it's stronger at moisture. The raised V-pattern knocks medium grit off the bottom of a shoe, and the polypropylene face soaks up and holds the moisture that's left so it isn't tracked deeper inside. That balance is exactly what an interior entrance needs: by the time someone is a few steps inside, the heavy outdoor debris is mostly gone, and what's left is damp shoes and fine dirt — which is what this surface is built to handle.

How long does it hold up, and what wears it out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

In a medium-traffic interior spot, expect years of service. This V-pattern is a long-proven construction, not an unknown. The thing that ends an interior mat's life early is pile crush: once the surface mats down, it stops cleaning shoes and every traffic lane starts to show.

Chevron's surface is built to resist that crushing, so it holds its texture and hides foot-traffic patterns longer than a softer mat. What shortens its life is using it outdoors against raw grit, or sizing it too small so a few square feet take all the traffic.

Can I use it outside the front door?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Better not. Chevron is an interior, medium-traffic mat — its job is the landing a few steps inside the door, after the worst outdoor debris is already off. Outdoors against mud, gravel, and snowmelt the surface loads up and mats down fast, and it isn't built to take constant weather. The right setup is a coarse scraper outside and Chevron just inside to finish the job; that two-mat approach keeps far more dirt and water off your floor than one mat trying to do everything.

What sizes can I get, and how do I pick one?

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 that can be cut to a custom length for a long entry or a specific opening. If you don't see your size, a custom cut is available.

To pick one, measure the walking path, not just the door. Aim to cover the six-to-eight steps it takes to dry a sole, so size toward the larger end if the doorway is busy. If the mat will sit out in the open instead of running wall-to-wall, order edged ends so it lies clean.

What does it look like, and will it show dirt?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It has a clean, decorative V-pattern rather than a plain ribbed look, so it reads as finished rather than industrial. There are five colors — Steel Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Charcoal, and Forest Green — and the darker tones like Charcoal and Burgundy are good at hiding fine dirt between cleanings. The crush-resistant surface helps here too: because it doesn't mat down into shiny lanes, it keeps looking even across the whole mat instead of showing where everyone walks.

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

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes on size — the rolls cut to custom lengths, so you can fit an odd opening or a long entry run. Color choice lets you tie it to an interior scheme: pick a tone that works with the floor and the lobby rather than fighting them. If you specifically want a logo or printed artwork at the door, that's a different construction — an image or logo mat — so let us know and we'll point you to the right one. Chevron itself is about clean, patterned coverage, not custom print.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

6" x 36" Nature's View Luxury Vinyl Plank

The 6" x 36" Nature's View Luxury Vinyl Plank combines durability, style, and eco-friendly materials to deliver the perfect flooring solution for residential and commercial spaces. With its natural wood-look finish, this luxury vinyl plank offers the aesthetic appeal of hardwood while providing the long-lasting performance and easy maintenance of vinyl.

Key Features of Nature's View 6" x 36" Luxury Vinyl Plank

• Durable & Waterproof: Built to withstand high-traffic areas, this vinyl plank is completely waterproof, making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and other moisture-prone areas.
• Natural Wood-Look Design: Enjoy the timeless beauty of hardwood with the easy care and affordability of vinyl. The wood-look finish brings warmth and elegance to any room.
• Eco-Friendly Construction: Made with environmentally friendly materials, this luxury vinyl plank contributes to a more sustainable flooring option without compromising quality.
• Easy Installation: Featuring a simple click-lock installation system, Nature's View LVP can be quickly and easily installed without the need for glue or nails.
• Low Maintenance: Resistant to scratches, stains, and wear, this vinyl plank is easy to clean and maintain, providing long-lasting beauty and functionality.
• Perfect for Any Space: Suitable for both residential and commercial environments, this versatile flooring enhances the look and performance of any space.

Enhance Your Space with Nature's View Luxury Vinyl Plank

Nature's View 6" x 36" Luxury Vinyl Plank is the perfect flooring solution for those who seek durability, style, and eco-friendly materials. With its waterproof design, easy installation, and natural wood-look finish, it’s an excellent choice for any room in your home or business.

18" x 18" StoneCrest Luxury Vinyl Tile

The 18" x 18" StoneCrest Luxury Vinyl Tile, LVT, brings the beauty of natural stone with the durability and easy maintenance of vinyl. Ideal for both residential and commercial spaces, this luxury vinyl tile combines a stunning stone-look finish with the performance benefits of vinyl, including water and scratch resistance.

Key Features of 18" x 18" StoneCrest Luxury Vinyl Tile

• Natural Stone-Look Finish: Experience the timeless appeal of stone with the practicality of vinyl, perfect for modern and traditional designs.
• Durable & Scratch-Resistant: Built to withstand heavy foot traffic, StoneCrest is ideal for high-traffic areas, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Waterproof Protection: This LVT is fully waterproof, making it perfect for areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
• Easy Installation: Designed for quick and simple installation, StoneCrest can be installed without the need for adhesives, saving time and effort.
• Low Maintenance: Enjoy the beauty of stone without the high maintenance—StoneCrest is easy to clean and resistant to stains and wear.
• Versatile Applications: Whether for residential homes or commercial spaces, this versatile tile offers a high-end look with reliable performance.

Elevate Your Space with StoneCrest Luxury Vinyl Tile

18" x 18" StoneCrest Luxury Vinyl Tile is the perfect flooring solution for those seeking a stylish and durable option. With its stone-look design and waterproof, scratch-resistant construction, it’s ideal for any room,

Astoria Nop

Astoria Nop is a premium commercial-grade flooring solution designed to provide exceptional durability and performance in high-traffic environments. With its textured loop pile construction, Astoria Nop offers superior dirt-trapping capabilities, ensuring a clean and professional appearance in entryways, lobbies, and corridors. This versatile roll good product is ideal for various commercial applications, combining style, functionality, and long-lasting wear.

Key Features of Astoria Nop

• Durable Construction: Engineered with a high-quality loop pile design, Astoria Nop is built to withstand heavy foot traffic and maintain its appearance over time.
• Dirt-Trapping Surface: The textured surface effectively captures dirt and moisture, keeping interior spaces clean and reducing maintenance costs.
• Slip-Resistant: Provides a secure footing in both wet and dry conditions, improving safety in busy commercial spaces.
• Stain-Resistant and Easy to Clean: Astoria Nop is treated for stain resistance, making it easy to clean and maintain even in high-traffic areas.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for entryways, lobbies, hallways, and other commercial areas requiring a durable, attractive flooring solution.
• Roll Good Format: Available in roll goods, allowing for easy installation and customization to fit any space size.

Perfect for High-Traffic Areas

Astoria Nop is designed to handle the demands of high-traffic commercial environments, offering superior durability, safety, and style. Its dirt-trapping capabilities, slip resistance, and easy maintenance make it the ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance both appearance and functionality in their spaces.

Axis Rib

Axis Rib is a high-performance, commercial-grade flooring solution designed to handle heavy foot traffic while maintaining a clean and professional appearance. With its ribbed surface, Axis Rib is engineered to effectively trap dirt and moisture, making it ideal for entryways, lobbies, and hallways in busy commercial spaces. The durable construction ensures long-lasting performance, while its stain and slip-resistant properties provide added safety and ease of maintenance.

Key Features of Axis Rib

• Ribbed Surface for Dirt Trapping: The ribbed texture efficiently captures dirt, debris, and moisture, keeping interiors clean and reducing maintenance efforts.
• Slip-Resistant: Designed to provide traction in both wet and dry conditions, enhancing safety in high-traffic areas.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand heavy foot traffic, Axis Rib ensures long-lasting protection and performance in commercial environments.
• Stain-Resistant and Easy to Clean: Treated for stain resistance, this flooring solution is easy to maintain, making it perfect for busy spaces with constant footfall.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for entryways, lobbies, corridors, and other high-traffic commercial areas where cleanliness and durability are essential.
• Available in Roll Goods: Axis Rib is available in roll format, making it easy to install and customize to suit the specific dimensions of your space.

Perfect for High-Traffic Areas

Axis Rib is an excellent choice for any commercial space requiring durable, dirt-trapping flooring that enhances safety and appearance. With its ribbed design, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance, it is the ideal solution for maintaining a clean, safe environment in high-traffic areas.

Avenue Rib

Avenue Rib is a premium commercial-grade flooring solution designed to offer durability, safety, and style in high-traffic areas. The ribbed texture of the surface effectively traps dirt and moisture, keeping interiors clean and reducing the need for frequent maintenance. Ideal for entryways, lobbies, and corridors, Avenue Rib is engineered to withstand the demands of busy environments while providing a clean and professional appearance.

Key Features of Avenue Rib

• Dirt-Trapping Ribbed Surface: The ribbed design captures dirt, debris, and moisture, helping maintain cleanliness in high-traffic areas.
• Slip-Resistant: Avenue Rib provides superior traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls in both wet and dry conditions.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: Built to endure heavy foot traffic, this flooring solution ensures long-lasting performance in busy commercial spaces.
• Stain-Resistant and Easy to Clean: Avenue Rib is treated to resist stains, making it easy to clean and maintain over time.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for use in entryways, hallways, lobbies, and other high-traffic areas in commercial environments.
• Roll Goods Format: Available in convenient roll goods, Avenue Rib can be easily installed and customized to fit various space sizes and layouts.

Avenue Rib for High-Traffic Areas

Avenue Rib is the perfect choice for any commercial space requiring a durable, dirt-trapping, and slip-resistant flooring solution. Its ribbed texture, stain resistance, and easy maintenance make it an ideal flooring option for busy areas like entryways and corridors, ensuring both safety and cleanliness.

Kensington

Create a comfortable and fashionable environment with Kensington Premium Sheet/Roll Goods. Easy on the eyes and strong enough to withstand the toughest of traffic levels, the Kensington collection has become the designer’s favorite for commercial spaces. Inspired by striated patterns found in nature, this premium product’s subtle yet warm design adds energy and movement to any space.

Key Features of Kensington

• Elegant Appearance: Beautiful striated design available in five colors.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Provides excellent traction, improving safety in busy commercial spaces.
• Durable Construction: Designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, Kensington offers long-lasting protection and performance for high-traffic areas.
• Stain-Resistant and Easy to Clean: Kensington is easy to maintain, with a stain-resistant surface that ensures a fresh and professional appearance over time.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for use in entryways, lobbies, corridors, and other high-traffic commercial areas where cleanliness and durability are essential.
• Available in Roll Goods: Kensington is available in roll goods, making it easy to install and customize for various space sizes and configurations.

Kensington for High-Traffic Areas

Kensington is the ideal flooring solution for commercial spaces requiring a durable, dirt-trapping, and slip-resistant surface. Its aesthetic appeal, stain resistance, and ease of maintenance make it a reliable and long-lasting choice for busy environments.

Coco coir rolls bring a natural-fiber entrance to a recessed well: warm, brush-textured coconut coir bonded to a sealed vinyl base, cut from the roll to fit your recess. The coir brushes grit off shoes and the vinyl backing keeps dirt and moisture on the mat instead of letting it reach the floor below — all while giving the doorway the classic, welcoming look people associate with a well-kept entrance.

What coco coir does before grit reaches your floor

Coir is the stiff, brushy fiber from coconut husks — the original boot-scraping material. Set into a recessed well at the entrance, a coir mat brushes dirt and debris off shoes as people come in, holding grit and moisture on the mat so it doesn't track across the floor beyond the door. It does that while looking like natural fiber, not industrial matting.

What keeps it off your floor is the backing. Unlike a plain woven coco mat that lets water seep straight through, this one is built on a sealed vinyl base, so moisture and grit stay on top of the mat rather than reaching the floor underneath. Recessed coir matting sits down in the well, flush with the surrounding floor, doing that work without a trip lip or a utilitarian look.

Why natural coir, and why this one

Coir's appeal is the material itself. The coconut fiber is naturally stiff and brushy, so it captures grit well, and it carries a warm, golden, textured look that synthetic mats imitate but don't quite match. For an entrance where the first impression matters — a hotel, a boutique, a traditional lobby — that natural character is the whole point.

The coir is fusion-bonded into the vinyl base at a total height of about 5/8" — roughly 0.422" of that is the coir pile — which locks the fibers in so the mat can be cut to any shape without unraveling. That's what makes it work in a recessed well, and why an odd-shaped recess or a wide entry is straightforward: a large well is laid out from the roll to read as one clean mat.

It comes in rolls about 6'7" wide, cut to your opening, and can be made with or without an inlaid logo. Color isn't limited to the natural tone, either — beyond the classic golden coir, it's offered in grey, black, blue, green, brown, and red, so the mat can stay traditional or pick up a brand or interior palette.

Coir also carries a real sustainability story: it's a renewable byproduct of the coconut harvest, and as a semipermanent, maintained walk-off system at least ten feet long it can contribute toward LEED-NC — toward recycled-content and low-emitting-material credits, with a releasable adhesive rated at zero VOC. Because the exact contribution depends on the LEED version and the credits in play, tell us the points you're targeting and we'll confirm how it fits.

Where it belongs, and what it is not

Coir belongs at indoor and covered entrances — lobbies, vestibules, conference rooms, libraries, retail floors, and recessed wells at sheltered doors. It's a natural fit for offices, retail, schools, government buildings, and hospitality entries that want a warm, natural threshold. It's one of our recessed mat inserts, cut to drop into the well flush with the floor.

It's rated for indoor use, not for an exposed outdoor doorway, for two reasons. Coir is a natural fiber that fades and wears faster in direct sun and rain than a synthetic, and the dyed colors are vegetable-based, so they can transfer if the mat gets wet. For a fully exposed entrance, a weatherproof scraper or grate is the better tool, and we'll point you to one. Expect a little natural shedding from coir early on, too.

Three things to check before you spec it

First, keep it to indoor and covered spots. Coir is at its best inside — a lobby, a vestibule, a recessed indoor well. In an open doorway taking direct sun and rain, it'll fade and wear sooner, and the vegetable-dyed colors can run if they get soaked. Save coir for sheltered entries and use a weatherproof mat where the weather hits directly.

Second, measure the opening, especially a recess. The matting comes in rolls about 6'7" wide and is cut to your dimensions, so custom shapes are workable and the cut edges hold without unraveling. For a recess wider than a single piece, sections are laid out so the well reads as one mat. Send the well dimensions and we'll plan the cut.

Third, pick the color and look. The natural golden tone is what most people picture at a front door, while the dyed options read more finished or pick up a brand color, and a logo can be inlaid. Keep in mind the colors are vegetable-dyed, so choose with the indoor setting and the impression you want at the door in mind.

Why Mats Inc.

We've specified entrance flooring since 1964, and coir is one of those materials where the right call is as much about where it goes as what it is. We help you judge whether an entrance is sheltered enough for natural fiber, size the mat to your recess, and choose the color or logo to suit the doorway — then cut it to fit and ship it ready to set. If a spot is too exposed for coir, we'll tell you and point you to something weatherproof instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is coco coir, and how does it clean shoes?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Coir is the coarse natural fiber from coconut husks — the same stiff, brushy material people have used as a boot scraper for generations. Here it's fusion-bonded onto a sealed vinyl base at about 5/8" thick. As people walk across it, the coir fibers comb grit and debris off their shoes, and the vinyl backing keeps that dirt and any moisture on the mat instead of letting it seep through to the floor below.

How long does a coir mat last, and how do I keep it looking good?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Indoors and maintained, coir holds up well — the fibers are fusion-bonded into the vinyl base, so they don't shed loose or pull out the way a woven mat can. The thing that shortens its life is weather, which is why it's rated for indoor use.

Maintenance does the rest. A regular pass with a motor-driven brush and beater bar lifts the grit ground into the fiber and removes up to 80% of the surface dirt — that's what keeps both the look and the scraping working over time.

How is it installed in a recessed well?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's a semipermanent installation. The mat is cut to the size and shape of the well and set down into it with a releasable adhesive, so the top finishes flush with the surrounding floor — no lip at the threshold — and it can still be lifted for a deep cleaning or replacement. Set flush, it brushes shoes the same way it would sitting proud, but it reads as a built-in part of the entrance. Send us the well dimensions and we'll cut it to fit.

What colors does it come in?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Beyond the classic natural coir tone — the warm, golden look most people picture at a front door — it comes in grey, black, blue, green, brown, and red, so the mat can stay traditional or pick up a brand or interior color.

One thing to know: every color except the natural tone is vegetable-dyed, which is part of why it's an indoor product, since the dyes can transfer if the mat gets soaked. Because color shifts between a screen and the real fiber, ask for a sample before you commit.

Can it be cut to a custom size or odd-shaped recess, and can I add a logo?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes to both. It's supplied in rolls about 6'7" wide and cut to your opening, so custom sizes and shapes are straightforward — the cut edges hold without unraveling because the fibers are bonded into the base. For a recess wider than a single piece, sections are laid out so a large well reads as one clean mat. It can also be made with or without an inlaid logo, so a coir entrance can carry a name or mark while keeping its natural texture.

Does coir suit a modern space, or only traditional entrances?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Coir reads natural and classic — the brushy texture and warm tone are what people associate with a welcoming, well-kept doorway, which is why it suits hospitality, retail, and traditional or warm entrances especially well. In a sleek, minimal modern lobby, a finished synthetic or a metal grate often fits the look better. But for an entrance you want to feel natural and inviting under cover, coir looks the part in a way engineered matting doesn't quite reach.

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