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| Manufacturer | Mats-Inc |
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Coastal Anchor Personalized Coir Door Mat
Product Number:
PCM-ANCHOR
$105.00
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Description
The Coastal Anchor is a coastal door mat with a ship's anchor on one side and your name on the other: "THE" above your name, plus an optional second line like LAKE HOUSE. It brings an easy nautical look to the front door of a beach house, lake cabin or any home near the water. It is made to order on a synthetic coir mat that has the look of natural coir without the shedding, and you see your words in the preview before you buy.
What Coastal Anchor Says at Your Door
An anchor means home port, the place you come back to. Coastal Anchor puts that symbol next to your family name, so the mat says both who lives here and what kind of place it is. It feels relaxed and welcoming, the way a weekend place should.
It is a natural fit for beach houses, lake houses, river cabins, boathouses and homes in coastal towns. It also works anywhere a nautical doormat fits the style, from a navy front door to a porch full of rope and driftwood decor.
How the Design Works
A rounded border frames the mat. On the left sits a bold anchor, with a short divider line beside it. On the right, "THE" appears in small capitals, your name sits large below it, and an optional second line runs underneath, all set left-aligned for a clean, nautical-sign look.
You fill in two boxes. The name holds up to 10 characters and is required, and "THE" is added for you. The second line holds up to 14 characters and is optional, like LAKE HOUSE or EST. 2021. Longer text shrinks to fit, so a short name like THE COLES sits larger than a 10-letter name.
The four colorways are a black mat with a natural-colored anchor and lettering, a natural mat with black, a black mat with grey, and a grey mat with black. The border, anchor and lettering always share one color.
Where It Fits (and Where It Doesn't)
As a coastal door mat, Coastal Anchor works at the main door of a beach or lake house, a screened porch, a deck entrance or a boathouse door. The mat is rated for indoor or outdoor use, so it also works just inside the door, where it catches sand and grit from bare feet and flip-flops.
It is a door mat, not a boat deck mat, so keep it at the house, dock house or cabin rather than on board. Coastal Anchor is part of our personalized coir door mats collection, all made to order with your name.
Three Things to Check Before You Order
First, check the name and second line. The name box holds 10 characters and the second line holds 14, spaces included. Read both in the preview letter by letter, and remember "THE" is already part of the design, so don't type it again.
Second, size the mat to the door. A 2' x 3' fits a cabin door, a back door off the deck or a single front door. A 3' x 4' gives a main entry more presence, and a 3' x 5' or 4' x 6' suits double doors, French doors onto a deck or a wide screened porch.
Third, choose the colorway. A natural mat with black lettering has a sandy, sun-bleached feel that suits beach houses. A black mat with natural lettering looks crisp against white siding and light decks. The grey options lean modern coastal and pair well with weathered wood and grey shingles.
Why Mats Inc.
A beach or lake house name is personal, and the second line is where it shows. Our preview places your name and second line beside the anchor as you type, at the size and colorway you pick, and the same design follows you into the cart and checkout. We have been in the matting business since 1964, shipping is free, and Coastal Anchor typically ships in about 10 days.
Specifications
| Material | 100% solution-dyed, UV-stabilized polypropylene with a coir-style surface |
| Use | Indoor or outdoor |
| Total height | 0.625 in (about 5/8 in) |
| Pile height | 0.422 in |
| Pile weight | 44 oz per sq yd |
| Backing | Non-skid primary, anti-skid secondary |
| Colorfastness to light | ISO 105 B02 rating 6 |
| Sizes | 2' x 3', 3' x 4', 3' x 5', 4' x 6' |
| Colorways | Black / Natural, Natural / Black, Black / Grey, Grey / Black |
| Your text | Name up to 10 characters; second line up to 14 characters (optional) |
| Lead time | Made to order; typically ships in about 10 days |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I put on the second line?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Anything up to 14 characters. LAKE HOUSE, BEACH HOUSE and RIVER CABIN are natural choices. Some families use the year they bought the place, like EST. 2021, or the name of the lake or beach itself.
You can also leave it blank. The anchor and THE plus your name look complete on their own.
Can I use a nickname or house name instead of a last name?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Yes. The name box takes any word up to 10 characters, and "THE" always sits above it. Many lake and beach places have a name of their own, and THE DOCKSIDE or THE HIDEAWAY works just as well as a family name.
Check how it reads with "THE" in front of it in the preview before you order.
Is Coastal Anchor a good gift for new lake or beach house owners?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Yes. A nautical welcome mat with the family name and LAKE HOUSE or BEACH HOUSE is a thoughtful closing or housewarming gift for a second home. Shipping is free, and it typically ships in about 10 days.
Because it is personalized, it can't be returned or exchanged. Confirm the spelling of the name, and the name of the place if you use one, before you order.
Will it hold up in strong sun at the beach or lake?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
The fibers are solution-dyed and UV-stabilized, so the color runs through each fiber rather than sitting on top. They are rated 6 for colorfastness to light, which helps the anchor and lettering keep their color on a bright, open porch.
A covered porch or screened entry will still keep any mat looking newer longer. If the mat sits in full sun all day, it is worth placing it where the roof line gives it some shade.
How do I get sand out of the mat?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Shake it out often, then vacuum it with a motor-driven brush and beater bar. Regular vacuuming can remove up to 80% of surface dirt, and it pulls sand out of the fibers before it grinds in.
During a busy beach week, a quick shake every day or two keeps the lettering clean and stops sand from tracking into the house.
Will the mat dry out and stay put on a wet deck?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
The fibers dry quickly compared to natural coco mats, so wet feet and passing showers don't leave it soggy. The non-skid primary backing and anti-skid secondary backing help it grip a deck or porch floor.
After a storm or a day of wet swimsuits, lift the mat and let the deck dry underneath. The 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) warranty covers mats cared for this way.
By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
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