Oil Absorbing Mats with Tray

Ensure a clean and safe workspace with our oil absorbing mat. These are specifically designed to soak up coolants, solvents, oils, and water, making them an essential tool for maintaining cleanliness in any industrial setting.

• Superior Absorption: Made from 100% recycled post-consumer fibers, these pads efficiently soak up oils, coolants, solvents, and water.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for garages, workshops, and industrial environments where spills are common.
• Quick Response: Rapid absorption capacity reduces cleanup time and increases efficiency.
• Eco-Friendly Option: Constructed from environmentally friendly materials, these mats are both effective and sustainable.
• Durability: Features mid-range abrasion resistance, making it suitable for moderate foot traffic areas.
• Practical Design: Excellent for use in pathways leading into offices and other clean spaces, helping to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Complete Set: Our oil absorbing mat set includes a reusable nitrile rubber tray and 12 disposable pads, providing convenience and long-term usability.

What Vynagrip does before someone slips on a wet deck

Around a pool, in a locker room, or behind a wet bar, the floor is the part of the room you stop noticing — right up until a foot goes out from under someone. It's easy to assume a textured tile or a quick wipe-down has it covered. The trouble is that water has nowhere to go on a flat surface, so it sits in a thin film exactly where people walk barefoot or in wet shoes.

Vynagrip is built to break that film. Its open-grid surface lets water drain straight through to the floor below, so the top of the mat stays in contact with feet instead of with a puddle. The raised diamond tread gives shoes and bare skin something to bite into. That combination is what separates a real non-slip pool mat from one that only looks grippy while it's dry.

A slick pool deck or wet-area floor isn't a small problem. The National Floor Safety Institute points to wet, hard floors as one of the most common settings for slip-and-fall injuries, and a busy deck or beverage station sees a steady stream of wet feet all day. Matting that keeps traction underfoot while the water disappears below is doing safety work, not decoration.

Why an open-grid PVC build, and why this one

Vynagrip is made from flexible, non-porous PVC in a two-layer, open-grid construction. Non-porous matters more than it sounds. Because water and spills can't soak into the material, the mat doesn't hold moisture the way a fabric or foam surface would — so it won't turn into a home for bacteria or mildew in a damp pool area or shower room.

The two-layer grid is what makes the drainage work. Water passes through the open pattern on top and clears out underneath, so the walking surface stays usable even when the deck around it is soaked. On traction, the surface is rated R11 under DIN 51130 and scores 72–88 wet on the ASTM E303 pendulum test — strong numbers for a barefoot, wet-area mat.

It's also tougher than a pool mat strictly needs to be, which is the point: it holds up. The PVC resists most acids, alkalines, and oils, and it stays workable across a wide temperature range, from well below freezing up to 140°F. The two-layer build adds a little give underfoot too, so standing on it for a while is easier on your legs than standing on bare concrete.

Where it belongs — and what it isn't

Vynagrip earns its place anywhere water and foot traffic meet. Think pool decks and the walkway from the pool to the locker room, shower and changing areas, the floor behind a poolside bar or beverage station, and wet work zones in kitchens, food service, and refrigerated spaces. In each of these, the same job repeats: drain the water, keep the grip.

It helps to be clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on surface mat, not a flotation device, and it's not the liner-protector cloth that goes underneath an above-ground pool. If you're looking for a mat to put under a pool or a float for in the water, this isn't that product. Vynagrip works on top of the deck, under your feet — whether that deck is concrete, tile, or paver.

One honest note for outdoor use: the PVC itself resists sun degradation, but the red color isn't colorfast in constant direct sunlight, so a red mat in full sun will fade over time. For exposed outdoor decks, the darker colors are the safer pick. In shaded or indoor wet areas, color holds up fine.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Vynagrip is straightforward to order, but three things decide whether you get the right setup the first time.

First, decide between rolls and modules. Rolls come in 33-foot lengths and standard widths, and they're easy to cut to fit on site — the right call for covering a long deck or an open wet-area floor. Modules arrive pre-cut with finished ramped edging on three sides, so they sit cleanly against a wall or workstation without a trip lip.

Second, match the format to your edges. An open run of matting in the middle of a floor is one thing; a mat people step onto from a dry surface is another. Where a clean transition matters — a doorway, the edge of a bar, the lip of a shower — ramped edging keeps the change in height gentle, so the mat itself doesn't become the thing someone trips on.

Third, plan for sun and heat. Outdoors, choose a darker color and keep the red for shaded or indoor spots. Also know that PVC can shrink slightly — up to about 2% — and heat speeds that up, so on a hot, exposed deck, leave a little room at fixed edges rather than butting the mat tight wall to wall.

Why Mats Inc.

We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and wet areas are where the wrong choice shows up fastest. We'll help you size Vynagrip to your actual deck or work zone, talk through rolls versus modules for your layout, and flag the details — edging, color, sun exposure — that catch people out after a mat ships. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vynagrip actually made of, and why does that matter near water?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's a flexible, non-porous PVC mat built in two layers, with an open-grid top and a diamond tread. The non-porous part is the key for wet areas — water and spills can't soak in, so the mat doesn't stay damp or trap the bacteria and mildew that build up on surfaces holding moisture. The open grid lets water drain straight through instead of pooling on top, which is what keeps the walking surface grippy when everything around it is wet.

How slip-resistant is it when the deck is soaking wet?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Wet traction is exactly what it's built for. The surface is rated R11 on the DIN 51130 ramp test and scores 72–88 wet on the ASTM E303 pendulum test, both of which point to strong grip with water present. It also drains at the V10 level, so water keeps moving off the top rather than sitting under your feet. On top of that, the PVC shrugs off most acids, alkalines, and oils and works from below freezing up to 140°F, so a hot deck or a chemical splash won't break it down.

Does it come in rolls or tiles, and can I get a custom size?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both. You can order it as a roll in 33-foot lengths and 2-, 3-, or 4-foot widths, which you cut to fit on site — good for long decks and open floors. Or you can order modules at 4' x 2'5" or 5' x 3' that arrive with finished ramped edging on three sides, ready to drop against a wall or bar. If your space is an odd shape, custom sizes are available on request.

Can I use this outside around the pool, or is it really an indoor mat?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

It works in both, and the pool deck is one of its best homes. Outdoors it handles weather and a wide temperature swing without getting brittle, so it's at ease on an open deck, a poolside path, or a shower and changing area. The one thing to plan for outside is sun: pick a darker color for spots in constant direct sunlight, since the red can fade out there over time. Indoors and in shade, any color holds up.

What does it look like, and what colors can I get?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

It has a clean, open diamond-grid look that reads as purposeful rather than busy — like it belongs in a working wet area, not like an afterthought. It comes in black and red as standard. Black is the easy choice for hiding the bits of grit and debris a pool deck collects, while red can mark off a zone or add a little contrast. Just remember the red is best kept out of full, constant sun.

My deck has an awkward layout — will this actually fit it?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

Most likely, yes, and that's one of its strengths. Because the rolls cut easily on site, you can shape a run around steps, drains, ladders, and corners instead of forcing your space to match a fixed mat size. For built-in spots like a bar floor or a recessed changing area, the modules with ramped edges give you a finished look. And if nothing standard works, you can have it made to a custom size to fit the exact footprint you've got.

Written by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Corrugated Rubber Matting

Corrugated Rubber Matting provides superior traction and floor protection in high-traffic and industrial environments. The ribbed, corrugated rubber runner surface offers enhanced slip resistance, making it ideal for wet or dry areas where safety is a priority. Its durable rubber construction ensures long-lasting performance, making it perfect for a wide range of applications, from warehouses to workshops.

Key Features of Corrugated Rubber Matting

• Slip-Resistant Surface: The corrugated rubber runner design improves grip, reducing the risk of slips and falls in both wet and dry conditions.
• Durable Construction: Made from high-quality rubber, this matting is designed to withstand heavy foot traffic and daily wear and tear.
• Floor Protection: Protects floors from damage caused by heavy equipment, tools, and other industrial activities.
• Easy to Install: Available in rolls, corrugated rubber matting is easy to cut and customize for various spaces and applications.
• Low Maintenance: Resistant to moisture and most chemicals, making it easy to clean and maintain for long-term use.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for industrial settings, garages, warehouses, and workstations where safety and durability are essential.

Perfect for Industrial and Commercial Use

Corrugated Rubber Mats are the perfect solution for creating a safe and durable surface in industrial and commercial environments. Its slip-resistant and heavy-duty design makes it ideal for protecting both workers and floors in high-traffic areas.

Corrugated rubber matting is a durable, slip-resistant flooring material designed for high-traffic areas and industrial environments. Its corrugated surface provides enhanced traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls. This type of corrugated rubber matting is often used for floor protection and to improve safety in workplaces, entryways, and other areas prone to moisture or heavy use.

The original, continuous, crimp, flexible mat, made from galvanized steel 3/8" deep with 1" x 1" mesh openings.

• Great for those areas where mud and dirt are a real problem.
• Rolls up like carpet for easy cleaning.
• Presents a smooth level surface for truly rough and tough scraping jobs.
• Great for those areas where mud and dirt are a real problem.
• Red spacers are put across the entire edge of both sides of the mat.
• Drag attachment also available for conversion to drag mat. Call or Email us!
• Custom sizes available upon special request.

What Comfort Flow Does Before a Wet Floor Becomes a Slip Report

Comfort Flow is a flow-through anti-fatigue mat built for the places where water, grease, and long standing shifts all land on the same floor. Drainage holes carry liquid straight through instead of letting it pool underfoot, while a high-density nitrile rubber cushion softens every hour spent standing over that floor.

Wet floors punish twice. Standing water and grease take footing first — one hurried step at a busy station is all a slip needs — and the hard, damp floor underneath grinds away at feet, knees, and backs through the rest of the shift. A wet-area mat has to solve both problems at once, or it isn't solving either.

Why Flow-Through Nitrile, and Why This One

The cushion is a high-density, closed-cell nitrile rubber foam — grease and oil proof, chemical resistant, and welding safe. Closed-cell matters in a wet zone: the material resists soaking up what lands on it, so the mat keeps working in conditions that break down ordinary foam.

Safety is certified, not assumed. The mat is certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, and beveled edges give feet and carts a safe transition from floor to mat instead of a trip point. A lifetime anti-microbial treatment works between cleanings to prevent odors and degradation of the mat itself.

Then there's the part your closing crew will notice: the design is lightweight and flexible. When the shift ends, the mat picks up easily, hoses down, and goes back into service — no wrestling a waterlogged slab of rubber across a wet kitchen floor at eleven at night.

Where It Belongs, and What It Is Not

Comfort Flow belongs in wet areas where grease, oil, or chemicals show up on the floor: dish stations and prep lines, wet industrial work cells, wash bays, and stations where hoses run daily. Anywhere staff stand over a floor that never quite dries, the drainage holes and cushion earn their place together.

What it is not: a solid-surface comfort mat for dry stations. If the floor stays dry, drainage holes solve a problem you don't have, and the solid dry-area constructions in our anti-fatigue mats and runners lineup are the better match. This one is purpose-built for the wet zone.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, confirm it's a true wet zone. Walk the station during a real shift: if water, grease, or rinse-down runoff reaches the floor daily, flow-through drainage earns its place. If the mess is occasional, a solid-top mat is easier to live with and keeps crumbs and small parts from falling through.

Second, plan the cleaning routine before the mat arrives. The whole point of a lightweight, flexible design is that it actually gets lifted — hosed down, drained, and returned — instead of being cleaned around. Decide who lifts it and when, and the anti-microbial treatment handles the hours in between.

Third, look at the traffic crossing it. Beveled edges keep the floor-to-mat transition safe, but placement still matters: set the mat so hurried foot traffic lands on the certified high-traction surface, not on a wet strip of bare floor between two mats.

Why Mats Inc.

We've been putting the right mat under wet, hard-working floors since 1964, and this one covers a need the heavy-duty drainage class doesn't: crews who need real wet-area protection they can lift with one hand at closing. We confirm what's behind every product we sell, and this mat carries a 1-year limited Mats Inc. warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does one mat fight slips and fatigue at the same time?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The two jobs share one design. Drainage holes carry water and grease through the mat instead of letting them sit where shoes land, and the surface itself is certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute — so footing holds even mid-rush. Meanwhile the high-density, closed-cell nitrile rubber foam underneath cushions every standing hour. Solid mats in wet zones trap liquid on top; flow-through construction is what lets one mat do both jobs honestly.

Will daily grease and chemicals break the mat down?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

This construction is built for exactly that exposure: the nitrile rubber is grease and oil proof, chemical resistant, and welding safe, and the closed-cell foam resists soaking up what the shift throws at it. A lifetime anti-microbial treatment guards the mat against odors and material degradation between cleanings. Ordinary foam mats in a greasy wet zone swell, stink, and crumble — this one is specified so the environment that justifies the mat doesn't destroy it.

Is it safe where staff move fast across it?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

That's the setting it's certified for. NFSI high-traction certification means the surface has been independently tested for slip resistance, and the beveled edges slope down to the floor so a hurried step onto or off the mat doesn't catch a raised edge. Placement finishes the job: run the mat along the full standing-and-stepping path so quick feet stay on the traction surface rather than crossing wet bare floor between coverage.

We run a busy commercial kitchen — is this the right kind of mat for the line?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

If your line gets wet — dish spray, prep runoff, grease that finds the floor no matter how careful the crew is — then yes, this is the class of mat that belongs there. It's a different tool than the cushioned kitchen comfort mats made for dry home use: those are built for softness alone, while this one pairs the cushion with drainage and certified traction because a working line demands both. Match the mat to how your kitchen actually runs.

How hard is it to live with day to day?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Easier than most wet-area mats, and that's by design. The lightweight, flexible build means one person can lift it at close, hose it down, let it drain, and set it back — a routine a tired crew will actually keep. That matters more than it sounds: heavy mats tend to get mopped around instead of cleaned under, and the floor beneath them quietly becomes the dirtiest spot in the building. A mat the team will lift stays part of the cleaning routine.

How much of the floor should it cover?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Cover where the feet and the water actually are. Walk the station during a working shift and watch two things: where people stand longest, and where liquid lands or travels. The mat should span both — a strip that stops short leaves a wet gap right where someone steps off. For stations, size to the work zone with a little margin on each side; for longer runs along a line or sink row, plan coverage as one continuous path. Our team can help match available sizes to your layout.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

What Versa Runner does before water and grime turn a floor slick

In a wet area, the floor problem usually isn't the water you can see — it's the thin, greasy film that builds up where water mixes with whatever else is on the ground. You might figure a solid rubber mat handles it. The catch is that a solid mat traps that film on top, right where feet land, so the surface that's supposed to help can end up just as slick.

Versa Runner takes a different route. Its surface is cut with slotted perforations, so water and grime drain straight through instead of pooling on top. Side-to-side scraper ribs and a knobbed top give shoes something to grab, and the ribbed underside channels liquid out from beneath the mat. The result is a non-slip surface that keeps working while the floor around it stays wet.

A slick wet-area floor is one of the most common places people get hurt. The National Floor Safety Institute ties wet, hard floors to a large share of slip-and-fall injuries, and a pool deck, locker room, or wet work zone feeds that risk all day. A mat that drains the water away and holds traction underfoot is doing real safety work.

Why nitrile rubber, and why this one

Versa Runner is made from 100% nitrile rubber, and that choice does a lot of quiet work. Nitrile shrugs off grease, oils, and animal fats that would soften or break down lesser rubber, so the mat keeps its shape and grip in tough conditions. For a wet area that also sees cleaning chemicals or kitchen runoff, that chemical resistance is what keeps it from going gummy or brittle.

It's also built with a MicroStop anti-microbial compound, which inhibits the bacteria and fungi that love to settle into damp, warm spots like pool surrounds and shower floors. Pair that with the through-draining slotted surface and you get a mat that doesn't sit in its own moisture. At 3/8" thick, it stays low enough that carts and wheeled traffic roll on and off without catching an edge.

The same build that drains also cushions. The ribbed underside adds a measure of give, so standing on it for a stretch is easier on the legs than standing on bare concrete or tile. And because nitrile is genuinely durable, the mat takes foot traffic, rolling loads, and repeated wash-downs without falling apart — it's made to stay in service, not to be replaced every season.

Where it belongs — and what it isn't

Versa Runner belongs wherever a floor stays wet and people keep moving. Around a pool that means the service and back-of-house zones as much as the deck itself: the bar or concession floor, the path into the locker room, shower and changing areas, and equipment or pump rooms. It's just as at home in kitchens, food-prep areas, and other wet work zones where grease and water share the floor.

It's worth being clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on drainage runner, not a flotation mat and not the liner-protector sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you came looking for a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't it. Versa Runner works on top of the floor, under your feet, on concrete, tile, or a finished deck.

One honest note: this is a rubber mat built for service and work areas, so it's happiest indoors or in covered, shaded wet zones. The source doesn't rate it for constant sun or direct pool-chemical contact, so for a fully exposed, barefoot sunbathing deck, ask us first — we'll tell you straight whether it's the right fit or point you to a mat that's purpose-built for that spot.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

Versa Runner is easy to order well if you sort out three things up front.

First, choose between a cut mat and a roll. Cut mats in set sizes drop in fast at a single station — a bar, a shower entry, a pump-room doorway. Rolls come in 2-, 3-, and 4-foot widths and run up to 60 feet, which you cut to length on site to cover a long deck run or a whole wet aisle in one continuous piece.

Second, map the width to your walkway. Measure the wettest path — pool edge to locker room, or the lane behind a bar — and pick the roll width that covers it without leaving a dry-foot gap where people step off the mat onto slick floor. A runner only protects the path it actually covers, so size it to the traffic, not just the doorway.

Third, think about edges and transitions. A cut mat sits with straight edges, which is fine in the middle of a run but can be a lip where people step on from a dry surface. Where that transition matters, plan the layout so the mat butts against a wall or threshold, or ask us about edge options, so the mat itself never becomes the thing someone trips over.

Why Mats Inc.

We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and wet areas punish the wrong pick fastest. We'll help you decide between cut mats and rolls, size the width to your actual traffic path, and flag the things that bite people later — sun exposure, transitions, chemical contact. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Versa Runner made of, and how does it drain?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's made from 100% nitrile rubber, with a surface cut full of slotted perforations and a knobbed, scraper-ribbed top. Water and grime fall through the slots to the floor below instead of pooling where you step, while the ribs give shoes and bare feet traction. Underneath, a ribbed pattern channels liquid out from beneath the mat and adds a little cushioning. It's also built with a MicroStop anti-microbial compound that helps hold back bacteria and fungi in damp spots.

How well does it hold up to heavy use and chemicals?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Nitrile rubber is the reason it lasts. It resists grease, oils, and animal fats that would break down ordinary rubber, so it keeps its grip and shape through wash-downs and daily traffic. At 3/8" thick it's low enough for carts and wheeled loads to roll on and off without snagging, yet substantial enough to take real foot traffic. For a wet area that also sees cleaning chemicals, that chemical resistance is what keeps the mat from turning gummy or brittle over time.

Can I get it in a custom size or just standard mats?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both. You can order set-size cut mats for a single spot like a doorway or a station, or buy it by the roll in 2-, 3-, or 4-foot widths up to 60 feet long. The roll is the flexible option — it cuts cleanly on site, so you can run one continuous piece down a long deck or wet aisle and trim it to the exact length your space needs.

Where around a pool does this actually make sense?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

Its sweet spot is the working, wet parts of a pool area rather than the open sunbathing deck. Think the floor behind the bar or concession stand, the walk into the locker room, shower and changing areas, and pump or equipment rooms — anywhere water and foot traffic mix indoors or under cover. It's a rubber mat built for service zones, so for a fully sun-exposed deck it's worth checking with us before you commit.

What does it look like underfoot?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

It has a practical, no-nonsense look — a black surface broken up by drainage slots and a ribbed, knobbed top that reads as purposeful, like equipment that's there to do a job. Black is the standard color, and it's a smart one for wet work areas because it hides the grit, scuffs, and bits of debris these floors collect between cleanings. It's not trying to be decorative; it's trying to keep people upright.

My space is an odd shape — will it fit?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing

Almost certainly. Because the roll cuts easily on site, you can shape a run around drains, ladders, corners, and equipment instead of forcing your floor to match a fixed mat. That makes it a strong pick when an off-the-shelf size just won't sit right. If you'd like help planning the layout or choosing widths for a tricky footprint, send us the dimensions and we'll map it out with you.

Written by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

What Tire Link Mats Do Before Heavy Traffic Grinds a Walkway Down

Tire link mats are the brute-force answer to the hardest-working floors: recycled tire rubber links woven on galvanized steel wire into an open mesh that water and debris fall straight through. The walking surface stays clear while the mess collects below shoe level — and the links themselves are built to take the heaviest traffic for years.

High-traffic wet zones defeat ordinary matting quickly. Grit grinds surfaces down, water sits where boots land, and the mat that looked sturdy in month one is curling and bald by winter's end. This is a different class of tool — rubber that already survived life as a tire, doing a second tour on your busiest walkway.

Why Recycled Tire Links on Steel Wire, and Why This One

The construction is nearly a century old for a reason: the design was first patented in 1923, and it endures because nothing about it is delicate. Links cut from bias-ply tire rubber are woven on galvanized steel wires, producing a 5/8-inch-thick mat with no coating to wear off and no foam to crush flat.

The open mesh is the working feature. Rain, slush, mud, and grit pass through the weave instead of pooling on top, so traction lives on a clear surface even in weather that soaks everything else. When it's time to clean, the mat simply rolls up — sweep or hose what gathered beneath, roll it back out, done.

There's also a genuine sustainability story built in: the mat consists of approximately 90 percent recycled content, and every 12 square feet puts one whole recycled tire back to work. Two weave patterns are available — herringbone and straight — and edges can be finished with beveled or squared nosing.

Where It Belongs, and What It Is Not

Tire link mats belong where traffic is relentless and conditions are wet: building entrances and service doors, outdoor walkways and steps, dock and yard transitions, and the muddy, slushy approaches that see boots by the hundreds. The harder the duty, the more this construction makes sense.

What it is not: a cushioned standing mat. Its job is surviving traffic and shedding water, not easing a fixed shift at a workstation — that comfort work belongs to the options in our anti-fatigue mats and runners lineup. Give the tire links the doorway and the walkway, and let a purpose-built cushion handle the standing post.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, pick the weave for the setting. The herringbone pattern lays the links in an angled, woven look that reads a touch more finished; the straight weave keeps rows aligned for a plainer, utilitarian face. Both share identical construction and thickness — the choice is visual and traffic will never know the difference.

Second, plan sizes and edges together. Standard mats run from compact doorway sizes up to 3 feet by 12 feet, with custom sizing available. Dimensions are approximate unless nosing is specified, so order beveled or squared nosing where exact fit or a finished transition edge matters. Runs over 12 feet should be sectionalized for easier handling, and oversized mats carry special handling.

Third, build the simple cleaning habit. Everything the mesh swallows is waiting underneath, so the routine is: roll the mat up, clear what collected, roll it back. It's a two-minute job that keeps the drainage path open — and it's the only maintenance this construction really asks for.

Why Mats Inc.

Some products earn their place with technology; this one earned it with a hundred years of doorways. We've been sending tire link matting into the wettest, busiest entries our customers own since 1964, because it simply refuses to quit there. We verify what's behind every product we carry, and this mat is backed by a 1-year limited Mats Inc. warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes tire links tougher than a regular rubber mat?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The rubber's first job was being a tire. Links cut from bias-ply tire rubber carry the toughness that material was engineered for — abrasion, weather, load — and the galvanized steel wire weave holds them together without glue, stitching, or a backing that can delaminate. The design was patented back in 1923 and has outlived generations of newer matting for a simple reason: there's no weak layer to fail first.

How long does it really last under constant traffic?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

This construction is rated to withstand the heaviest traffic for several years — and that's the punishing kind of duty, not office hallways. Thick rubber links wear the way a tire tread does, gradually and evenly, rather than the way coated mats fail, all at once when the surface gives. On a doorway that eats ordinary mats every season, the arithmetic of a mat measured in years changes the whole maintenance picture.

How does the open weave keep the surface safer when it's wet?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Water can't make a surface slick if it isn't on the surface. The mesh openings let rain, slush, and grit drop through immediately, so boots meet rubber links instead of a film of water sitting on top of a solid mat. Debris works the same way — tracked-in gravel and mud fall below shoe level rather than rolling underfoot. The surface is non-directional too, so there's no wrong way to lay it for traction.

Will it look right at our entrance, or too industrial?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It wears its toughness openly, and in the right setting that's exactly the message. At a plant door, a service entrance, a campus building that sees weather, or a farm and yard transition, the woven rubber reads as purposeful — especially in the herringbone pattern, which gives the surface an orderly, almost textile look. For a polished lobby where softness and color set the tone, pair it outside the door and let interior matting take over past the threshold.

How do I get the size and edges right?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Start with the traffic path, then decide the edges. Standard sizes run from compact doorway mats up to 3 by 12 feet, with custom sizing available for wider or longer runs. Two details matter at order time: dimensions are approximate unless you specify nosing, so choose beveled or squared nosing where the fit is exact or the edge meets open floor — and plan runs over 12 feet as sections, which makes lifting and cleaning a one-person job instead of a project.

What does the recycled content actually amount to?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Something you can count. The mat is roughly 90 percent recycled content, and every 12 square feet contains one full recycled tire — so a 3 by 8 foot doorway mat is two tires that stayed out of a landfill and went back to work. For organizations tracking sustainability commitments, it's a rare line item where the greener choice is also the most durable one on the list, and the math is simple enough to put in the report.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

The Spark Safe anti-fatigue rubber matting is designed for welding and other industrial applications.

• Durable anti-fatigue mat that is spark resistant repels sparks and hot metal shards.
• Soft foam base is bonded to rubber surface for worker's safety and comfort.
• Textured surface improves traction in dry environments.
• Beveled edges for additional safety.
• 1/2" thick
• Black color
• Custom lengths available in 2', 3', and 4' widths. Call or Email us!

One Piece Rubber Tread and Riser with Raised Disc Pattern

The One Piece Rubber Tread and Riser with Raised Disc Pattern provides a seamless, durable solution for stairways in high-traffic areas. Designed for both safety and aesthetics, this tread and riser combo offers excellent slip resistance with its raised disc surface, ensuring traction in wet or dry conditions. Ideal for commercial, industrial, and institutional environments, this product helps protect stairways from wear and tear while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

Key Features of the One Piece Rubber Tread and Riser

• Slip-Resistant Raised Disc Pattern: The raised disc surface enhances traction, reducing the risk of slips and falls in high-traffic areas.
• Durable One-Piece Design: The integrated tread and riser provide seamless protection, eliminating gaps where dirt and moisture can accumulate.
• Heavy-Duty Rubber Construction: Made from high-quality rubber, this product is designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for commercial and industrial use.
• Noise Reduction: The rubber material helps to reduce noise, making it suitable for busy environments such as schools, hospitals, and office buildings.
• Easy Installation and Maintenance: The one-piece design allows for quick and easy installation, while the durable rubber surface is simple to clean and maintain.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in a variety of settings, including stairwells in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and public spaces.

Enhance Safety and Durability with Rubber Tread and Riser

The One Piece Rubber Tread and Riser with Raised Disc Pattern is the perfect choice for enhancing safety and longevity in stairways. Its durable design, slip-resistant surface, and seamless construction make it an excellent option for any high-traffic environment.

Ladder Rung Covers

Ensure safety and stability with high-quality Ladder Rung Covers. Designed to provide superior traction, these covers reduce slips and falls, even in challenging environments. Perfect for industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications, they enhance safety and durability for your ladders.

Key Features of Ladder Rung Covers

• Anti-Slip Protection: Engineered with durable, slip-resistant materials to improve safety on round or square ladder rungs.
• Weather-Resistant: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, moisture, and corrosive environments.
• Durable Construction: Made from high-strength materials that ensure long-lasting performance in high-traffic areas.
• Easy Installation: Lightweight and customizable for various ladder sizes and shapes.
• Wide Applications: Ideal for use in industrial settings, oil rigs, construction sites, and marine environments.

Ladder Rung Covers are an essential safety addition to any ladder system. By choosing our high quality ladder rung covers, you prioritize the safety and efficiency of your team. Contact us today to learn more and find the perfect Ladder Rung Cover for your needs.