Airport Flooring

The Perfec Clean 3/8" Rollup Mats — Aluminum Hinge is a recessed walk-off mat engineered for the busiest commercial entrances. The aluminum tread-rail surface scrapes dirt off incoming shoes and channels water and snow down into the well below, so the threshold stays presentable while the debris stays out of sight. What sets it apart is the structured aluminum hinge — it rolls up cleanly for cleaning and lays back flat without requiring any particular technique from the maintenance team.

The construction is built for volume. Tread rails are 6063-T52 aluminum, spaced 2 inches on center and connected by a size-retentive aluminum hinge with slotted holes for maximum drainage. The system carries a 400-pound-per-wheel rolling load rating, so luggage carts, hand trucks, and wheeled equipment cross it without deflecting the rails. It's made in America and meets Buy American Act requirements — which matters when the specification runs through government or institutional procurement.

It installs two ways. Recessed, it seats into a well between 3/8 and 7/16 inch deep and finishes flush with the surrounding floor — the clean, continuous look a recessed mat in a tiled floor is specified for. Surface-mounted, it needs a beveled perimeter frame so the raised edge doesn't become a tripping hazard at the threshold. Send the measured well depth, or tell us you're mounting on the surface, and we'll spec the right frame to match.

This is the workhorse end of the recessed grate systems range — the right call for high-traffic commercial floor grates at corporate lobbies, hospitality entries, transportation hubs, and institutional front doors. Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable, so the entrance reads as an intentional design element rather than a utility mat. The aluminum structure runs for decades; the tread inserts are the wear component and get replaced when they show it, without pulling the whole system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this be recessed or surface-mounted, and what depth does the well need?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both. For a recessed installation, the well should be 3/8 to 7/16 inch deep — the mat seats into it and finishes flush with the surrounding floor. For a surface-mounted installation, you add a beveled perimeter frame so the raised edge doesn't create a tripping hazard at the threshold. If the well is already built, send the measured depth and we'll confirm the fit; if it's still in the design stage, plan it to the 3/8-to-7/16-inch range.

How much traffic and rolling load can it handle?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's rated for 400 pounds per wheel, which covers luggage carts, hand trucks, wheelchairs, and most wheeled service equipment without the rails deflecting or the hinge loosening. The 6063-T52 aluminum tread rails are built to take continuous foot and wheeled traffic at the heaviest commercial entrances. The aluminum structure itself lasts for decades; what wears is the tread insert, which is designed to be replaced on its own without removing the rail system.

What finish and insert options are available?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

You can specify the aluminum finish, the tread insert type, and the insert colors — that's where the entrance gets its character. Neutral inserts in matching tones read quiet and refined; higher-contrast or color-blocked inserts make the threshold a deliberate design feature; scraping-style inserts lean functional for heavy-debris entries. Send your color palette or brand standards and we'll lay out the insert combinations that fit the space.

Does an aluminum grate look industrial, or can it suit a high-end entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It can read very refined. The visible aluminum rails between textile insert bands give the threshold an architectural, intentional look that fits corporate lobbies, hospitality grand entries, and museum or institutional thresholds where the entrance is part of the design. The insert choice drives the final impression more than the metal does — quiet tones for restraint, contrast for a modern statement. It only reads industrial if you spec it that way.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

A recessed rubber-hinged mat sits flush in a well at your entrance and does two jobs at once: it scrapes grit and water off shoes into the recess below, and its soft vinyl hinges cushion each step so foot traffic lands quietly. It's the lighter, quieter version of a recessed entrance grate, made for entries that see steady but not punishing traffic.

What a recessed rubber-hinged mat does before grit reaches your floor

A recessed walk-off mat seats in a well cut into the floor at the door, so people cross it as they come in. The tread scrapes dirt and pulls moisture off shoes, and the open construction lets both fall into the recess below instead of spreading across your floor. What sets this one apart is the soft hinge between the rails, which takes the hard click out of footsteps.

Getting that capture right at the door matters. ISSA field data shows it takes about six to eight footsteps to remove most of the soil on a shoe, so a mat long enough to cover those steps keeps grit and water in the well rather than on your finished floor. Size it too short and the dirt simply walks past it.

Why soft vinyl hinges, and why this one

The mat is built from aluminum tread rails, but instead of linking them with metal hinges, this version joins them with flexible vinyl. That soft hinge flexes underfoot and absorbs the noise of foot traffic, so the mat is quieter to walk across than an all-metal grate. It's also lightweight, which makes it easy to roll back for cleaning the recess underneath.

The trade-off is traffic. The vinyl-hinged build is made for light-to-medium pedestrian entrances, not the busiest doors in a building. In return you get a mat that's quieter underfoot and gentler in spaces where a clattering metal grate would feel out of place.

The 3/8" profile keeps the mat low, so it suits a shallow recess. You still choose the tread that rides on the rails — bare serrated aluminum, a nylon carpet insert, Diamond Peak vinyl, or a polypropylene brush — depending on how much scraping the entrance needs and how you want it to look.

Where it belongs, and what it is not

This mat fits entrances that stay busy but civilized — office lobbies, hotels, clinics and healthcare waiting areas, boutiques, and other spaces where quiet matters and the traffic is light to medium. It's part of our lineup of recessed grate systems, set flush so there's no lip at the door.

It is not the mat for your busiest, grittiest doors — that's where an all-metal hinged grate earns its place. And it is not a soft drying mat or a logo mat. It handles the first scrape-and-drain step at a quieter entrance; pair it with an absorbent mat a few steps inside to finish drying shoes.

Three things to check before you spec it

First, match it to your traffic. This is a light-to-medium-duty mat, so the most common mistake is putting it in the hardest-working door in the building. In a high-traffic entrance it will wear faster than it should; in the office, hotel, or clinic doorway it's built for, it holds up and keeps things quiet.

Second, check the recess depth and frame. Seated flush in a properly cut well, the mat sits level with the floor and there's no trip lip. If you can't cut a recess, a surface-applied frame with a ramped edge sets the mat on top of the existing floor instead.

Third, pick the insert for the entrance. Brush knocks off coarser grit, carpet holds fine moisture and reads softer underfoot, vinyl gives a wipeable surface, and bare aluminum scrapes hardest. The same frame takes any of them, so you're matching the tread to the door, not changing the mat.

Why Mats Inc.

We've specified entrance flooring since 1964, and the rubber-hinged mat is a good example of why the spec matters — pick it for the right door and it's quiet, easy to maintain, and long-lived; drop it into a high-traffic entrance and it's the wrong tool. We help you match the mat, the recess depth, and the insert to your actual entrance, then ship it made to your opening. Mats Inc. specifies the system; your installer sets it into the prepared recess.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a rubber-hinged mat different from an all-metal one?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both use aluminum tread rails, but this one links those rails with soft vinyl hinges instead of metal ones. The vinyl flexes as you step, which absorbs the noise of foot traffic and gives a little underfoot, so the mat is quieter and softer than an all-aluminum grate. It's also lighter, so it's easy to roll up when you want to clean the recess underneath.

The metal-hinged version trades that quiet for the ability to take heavier traffic. Which one is right comes down to how busy the door is.

How long will it last, and what wears it out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The biggest factor is whether it's matched to its traffic. This is a light-to-medium-duty mat, so used in the entrance it's built for, the aluminum rails don't rust and it holds up for years. Put it in a high-traffic door and the hinges and tread wear faster than they should.

After that, maintenance decides the rest — rolling the mat up to clear grit out of the recess keeps it working and looking right far longer.

Can it be installed without cutting a recess into the floor?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Yes. The cleanest install seats the mat flush in a recessed well, so it's level with the floor and there's no lip to catch a toe. When recessing isn't an option — a slab you don't want to cut, or a fast retrofit — a surface-applied frame with a ramped edge mounts the mat on top of the floor instead. Recessed is the better look where you can do it; surface-applied gets you the same mat where you can't.

What insert and color options does it come with?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

The tread comes in four styles — bare serrated aluminum, nylon carpet, Diamond Peak vinyl, and polypropylene brush — and most offer a range of colors, from charcoal and black through warmer browns, with anodized finishes on the aluminum.

Because color looks different on a screen than in person, we send a sample card before you order, which helps when you're matching the mat to a floor or a brand palette.

Can it be made to fit an odd-shaped or oversized entry?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes — the mat is made to your opening rather than pulled from a few stock sizes, so a wide vestibule or an entry that isn't a tidy rectangle can still get a mat that runs the full walking path. Send the recess dimensions, or the opening if you're surface-mounting, and we build the mat and frame to suit. Settling the fit at the order stage is what keeps it sitting flush and covering every step into the door.

Is it quiet enough for an office or hotel lobby, and how do I know it's the right pick?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That's exactly the entrance it's made for. The soft vinyl hinges take the sharp click out of footsteps, so it suits places where a noisy metal grate would feel jarring — quiet lobbies, hotels, healthcare waiting areas, upscale retail.

The thing to confirm is traffic volume. If the door is light to medium, this mat is the right call; if it's one of the busiest in the building, step up to the heavier all-metal grate instead.

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

A recessed roll-up grate is the heavy-duty option for a busy entrance: a deep, open grate that scrapes grit and drains water into a pit below, holds up under rolling loads like carts and luggage trolleys, and still stays quiet underfoot thanks to rubber hinges between the rails. It rolls up in one piece so the pit underneath is easy to clean out.

What a recessed roll-up grate does before dirt and wheels reach your floor

A recessed walk-off grate sits flush in a pit cut into the floor at the entrance, so everyone crosses it on the way in. The open rails scrape grit and let water drop into the pit below, keeping both off your finished floor. Because this grate is built deep, the pit holds a lot more debris before it needs clearing.

That capacity matters most when the weather turns. ISSA field data shows about twelve times more dirt comes into a building during wet weather, so a deeper pit that holds more grit and melt between cleanings keeps a heavy entrance working instead of overflowing onto the floor.

Why a 3/4" rubber-hinged grate, and why this one

This grate is built thicker and deeper than a standard recessed mat — a 3/4" profile that gives it the strength to take rolling loads. The rubber hinges between the aluminum rails do two things at once: they soften the noise of foot traffic, and they hold the grate together under wheels rated to 1,000 pounds per wheel.

That combination is the point. Usually you pick between a quiet mat and one that can take a beating; here the rubber hinge gives you both, which is why it suits entrances with carts, luggage trolleys, or wheelchairs rolling across all day.

You also choose the tread, and you can mix them. Run grit-scraping treads like brush or bare aluminum where shoes hit first, then moisture-holding carpet behind them, so one grate both knocks off debris and soaks up the water it loosens.

Where it belongs, and what it is not

This is the grate for the hardest-working doors — busy retail and grocery entrances, hotel and convention lobbies, hospital and transit entrances, anywhere foot traffic mixes with wheeled traffic and weather. It belongs to our range of recessed grate systems, dropped into a pit so the surface finishes flush with the floor around it.

It is not a light-duty or surface-laid mat — it needs a recessed pit, and it's more grate than you need for a quiet, low-traffic side door. And it's not the soft mat that finishes drying shoes; it does the heavy scrape-and-drain at the threshold. Pair it with an interior absorbent mat a few steps in.

Three things to check before you spec it

First, confirm the pit depth. This grate is deeper than a standard recessed mat, so the pit has to be cut to suit it. On a new pour that's easy to plan; on an existing slab, check that you can cut a pit deep enough before you commit to this grate over a thinner one.

Second, size it to the rolling loads. The grate holds its shape under wheels up to 1,000 pounds each, which covers most carts, luggage trolleys, and mobility equipment. If your entrance sees heavier rolling loads than that, tell us, and we'll confirm it's the right grate before you order.

Third, plan the tread mix. Because you can alternate treads, decide where the scraping happens and where the moisture gets held. A common setup runs aggressive brush or bare aluminum at the leading edge and carpet behind it, so the grate both cleans and dries across its length.

Why Mats Inc.

We've specified entrance flooring since 1964, and a heavy-duty roll-up grate is one of the products where getting the spec right up front saves the most grief — the pit depth, the frame, the rolling-load rating, and the tread mix all have to suit the door before anything is cut into the floor. We help you settle those, then ship the grate made to your opening. Mats Inc. specifies the system; your installer sets it into the prepared pit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a roll-up grate handle heavy rolling loads and still stay quiet?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The grate is made of aluminum rails linked by rubber hinges. The rubber does double duty — it flexes to absorb the noise of footsteps, and it holds the rails together under wheels, so the grate keeps its shape under rolling loads up to 1,000 pounds per wheel.

When it's time to clean, the whole grate rolls up so you can clear the pit underneath, then lays back down.

How much weight can it take, and what wears it out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's rated to hold its integrity under rolling loads of 1,000 pounds per wheel, which covers most carts, luggage trolleys, and mobility equipment that cross a commercial entrance. The aluminum rails don't rust, so weather isn't the enemy — letting grit build up in the pit is.

Roll the grate up on a regular schedule, clear the pit, and a heavy-duty grate like this stays in service for the long haul.

Can it be surface-mounted, or does it need a pit?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

This one needs a recessed pit. It's a deep, heavy-duty grate, so it's designed to drop into a pit cut into the floor rather than sit on top with a ramp. That deeper pit is part of what makes it work — it holds more debris between cleanings. If you can't cut a pit deep enough, a thinner recessed mat is the better route, and we can point you to one.

What insert and color options does it come with?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

The tread comes in four types — bare serrated aluminum, nylon carpet, Diamond Peak vinyl, and polypropylene brush — each with a range of colors, plus anodized finishes on the aluminum. What's a little different with this grate is that you can combine treads in one unit, so the look can shift across its length.

We send a sample card before you order so the colors you pick match the floor or your brand.

Can it be built to fit a wide or unusual entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes — the grate is made to your opening rather than sold in a few fixed sizes, so a wide vestibule or a long entry corridor can get a grate that runs the full path. Send us the pit dimensions and we'll build the grate and frame to match. With a heavy-traffic door especially, you want the grate covering the whole width so no one steps around it onto the bare floor.

Is a heavy grate like this too industrial-looking for a nice lobby?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It doesn't have to be. The same grate that takes 1,000-pound rolling loads can be finished to suit a polished space — a carpet insert in a tone that picks up the floor softens it, while anodized aluminum reads clean and architectural. Plenty of upscale hotel and retail entrances use a heavy-duty grate precisely because it's quiet underfoot and holds up to constant traffic without looking worn.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

The 1-5/8" rigid grate is the heaviest-built recessed entrance grate we carry — aluminum sections locked and welded into one solid surface, set into a deep pit that scrapes grit and drains water well below the floor. It's the grate you spec for the busiest entrances, where you want maximum strength underfoot and a pit deep enough to hold a season's worth of dirt between cleanings.

What a rigid recessed grate does before grit and water reach your floor

A recessed walk-off grate sits flush in a pit at the entrance, so everyone crosses it coming in. The open surface scrapes dirt off shoes and lets rain, snowmelt, and grit fall into the pit below instead of tracking across your floor. This grate is built deep, so that pit holds a large amount of debris before anyone needs to clear it.

At a busy door, that keeps more than the floor clean. A flush grate that drains water away leaves less standing moisture at the threshold, which is where slips happen. NFSI ties a meaningful share of slip-and-fall claims to building entrances, so pulling water off shoes and into the pit is a safety measure as much as a cleaning one.

Why a rigid welded grate, and why this one

Where the roll-up versions flex, this grate is rigid. The aluminum sections are locked and welded together into a solid structure built for maximum strength, which is what suits it to the heaviest, most constant traffic. There's no hinge to flex underfoot — it's a firm, stable surface.

It still comes apart when you need it to. Each section undocks on its own, so a crew can lift out a panel to clear the pit underneath or to handle the grate during maintenance, then lock it back in. You get the strength of a welded grate without it being a single immovable slab.

At 1-5/8", it's the deepest profile in the line, and the depth is the feature. A deep pit gives rain, snow, dirt, and debris room to collect at a high-traffic entrance, so the grate keeps working longer between cleanings instead of filling up and pushing grit back onto the floor.

As with the rest of the line, you choose the tread — bare serrated aluminum, nylon carpet, Diamond Peak vinyl, or a polypropylene brush — to match how much scraping the entrance needs and the look you want.

Where it belongs, and what it is not

This is the grate for the highest-traffic, most permanent entrances — major retail and grocery doors, transit hubs, convention and hospital entrances, anywhere a steady crowd and the weather come through all day. It's one of our recessed grate systems, set into a deep pit so the surface finishes flush with the floor around it.

It is not a surface-laid or light-duty mat — it needs a deep recessed pit, so it's a poor fit for a slab you can't cut into or a quiet, low-traffic door. And it's not the soft mat that dries shoes; it does the heavy scrape-and-drain at the threshold. Pair it with an absorbent interior mat a few steps inside.

Three things to check before you spec it

First, confirm the pit depth. This is the deepest grate in the line, so it needs a pit cut to suit it. On a new pour that's straightforward to design in; on an existing slab, make sure you can cut a pit deep enough before choosing this grate over a thinner one.

Second, plan how it gets cleaned. A deep pit holds a lot, but it still has to be cleared. The sections undock so a crew can lift them out and clean the pit, so think about access and who handles maintenance on a wide or heavy grate before you finalize the size.

Third, pick the tread for the entrance. Brush knocks off coarse grit, carpet holds fine moisture and reads softer, vinyl gives a wipeable surface, and bare aluminum scrapes hardest. The grate takes any of them, so you match the tread to the door without changing the grate.

Why Mats Inc.

We've specified entrance flooring since 1964, and a rigid recessed grate is a long-term commitment to the floor — once the pit is cut and the grate is set, it's there for years, so the spec has to be right the first time. We help you size the pit, choose the frame and tread, and plan for maintenance before anything gets cut, then ship the grate built to your opening. Mats Inc. specifies the system; your installer sets it into the prepared pit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a rigid grate instead of a roll-up?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The difference is in how the sections are joined. A roll-up grate uses hinges so it can curl up for cleaning; this one locks and welds its aluminum sections together into a solid, rigid surface built for maximum strength, with no flex underfoot.

When you need to get into the pit, the sections undock individually, so a crew can lift them out, clean underneath, and lock them back in place.

How tough is it, and what shortens its life?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The welded aluminum construction is built for maximum strength, which is why it's the grate for the busiest, most permanent entrances. Aluminum doesn't rust, so the structure isn't fighting the weather.

What actually shortens a grate's useful life is neglect — a deep pit that never gets cleared fills with grit, and once it's full it stops capturing dirt and starts pushing it back onto the floor. Keep the pit cleaned out and a rigid grate lasts a very long time.

Does it need a recessed pit, or can it sit on top of the floor?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It needs a recessed pit. This is the deepest grate in the line, designed to drop into a pit cut into the floor rather than sit on top with a ramp — and that depth is the whole point, because it gives dirt and water room to collect at a busy door. If you can't cut a deep enough pit, a thinner recessed mat is the better fit, and we can steer you to one.

What insert and color options does it come with?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

The tread comes in four types — bare serrated aluminum, nylon carpet, Diamond Peak vinyl, and polypropylene brush — each in a range of colors, with anodized finishes available on the aluminum. So even though it's a heavy structural grate, you have real say over how it looks.

Because screen colors aren't exact, we send a sample card before you order so the tread matches your floor or your brand.

Can it be made to fit a wide or unusually shaped entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes. The grate is built in sections to your opening rather than sold in a few stock sizes, so a wide vestibule or a long entry run can be covered fully — the sections lock together across the span. Send us the pit dimensions and we'll build the grate and frame to fit. On a busy door you want it spanning the whole width so traffic can't step around it onto the bare floor.

Will it still look good in a high-traffic lobby a few years in?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That's where a heavy grate earns its keep. A flush, rigid grate doesn't curl, ripple, or shift the way a lighter mat can once thousands of people have crossed it, so it tends to keep a clean, intentional look over time.

The tread does the visible aging — carpet shows wear sooner than brush or aluminum — so on the most punishing doors, a harder-wearing tread keeps the entrance looking sharp longer.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Waterhog Carpet Tiles take the dirt-and-moisture control of a Waterhog mat and turn it into a modular system you can scale across a whole entrance. Instead of one mat at one door, you lay tiles to cover large lobbies, wide vestibules, odd-shaped areas, and recessed matwells. They're part of the Waterhog entrance mat family, built for the spots a single mat can't reach.

What Waterhog Carpet Tiles Do Before Dirt Reaches Your Floor

The job is the same as any Waterhog surface: take the grit and water off shoes before either reaches your floor. Each tile has a bi-level surface — raised nubs scrape debris and moisture off the sole and hold it in the channels below shoe level, so it stays in the tile instead of tracking deeper into the building.

The difference is reach. A single mat covers one doorway; a tile system covers the whole walk-off zone, which matters at big entrances where people take many steps inside before they're on clean floor. The more of that path you cover, the less dirt and water make it past the entry.

Why a Modular Tile System

Each tile is a 30 oz/yd² solution-dyed PET surface — a heavy face that scrapes hard and wears well — needle-punched and bonded to a 100-mil (quarter-inch) universal cleated SBR rubber backing. The color is dyed through the fiber, so it resists staining and won't fade or rot, the PET is made from at least 90% recycled plastic, and reinforced rubber nubs keep the pile from crushing flat under traffic.

The real advantage is the format. Tiles let you cover large or oddly shaped areas a rectangular mat can't fit, drop into recessed matwells for a flush floor, and — when one tile wears or gets damaged — be swapped out one at a time instead of pulling up the whole floor. They come in three patterns, so the field reads as a finished floor, not a patchwork.

Where It Belongs — and What It Isn't

Tiles are the answer for scale and shape: building lobbies, wide vestibules, transition zones, and recessed matwells where you need continuous walk-off across a big footprint, indoors or out. You can surface-mount them on an existing floor or set them into a recess for a flush, built-in look.

What they aren't is the simplest fix for a single door. Tiles are installed with adhesive, so for one entrance that just needs a mat you can drop down and pick up, a bordered Waterhog mat is the easier call. Tiles earn their place when the area is large, recessed, or shaped in a way a single mat can't cover cleanly.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, decide surface or recessed. Tiles can sit on top of an existing floor or drop into a matwell for a flush finish — and either way they're set with a solvent-free adhesive, so the subfloor needs to be clean and sound before install.

Second, measure the whole area, not just the doorway. The point of tiles is continuous coverage, so map the full walk-off zone to work out tile count and layout. On a surface install where the edge is exposed, an optional vinyl nosing gives a finished, trip-safe border around the field.

Third, choose the pattern and color for the space. The tiles come in diamond, diagonal, and geometric patterns and a range of colors, so the floor can look designed rather than purely functional. As with any entrance surface, mid-tone and darker colors hide everyday soil between cleanings better than light ones.

Why Mats Inc.

A tile floor is as much about layout as product, and that's where we come in. We'll help you work out tile count, pattern layout, and whether surface or recessed install fits your space, then spec the nosing and adhesive to match. Because tiles replace one at a time, the floor is easy to keep looking right for years — and every order is backed by our one-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Waterhog Carpet Tiles work?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Each tile has the same bi-level Waterhog surface you'd find on the mats — raised nubs that scrape grit and moisture off shoes, with recessed channels that hold it below shoe level so it doesn't track across the floor. The difference is the format: instead of one bordered mat, you're laying a field of tiles that carry the walk-off surface across a whole area. The 30-ounce solution-dyed PET face does the scraping and wiping, and the cleated rubber backing keeps each tile planted. Together they turn a large entrance into one continuous dirt-and-water trap.

How durable are the tiles, and what happens when one wears out?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

They're built for heavy commercial traffic. The face is a 30-ounce solution-dyed PET — color dyed through the fiber, so it resists stains and won't fade or rot — over a 100-mil (quarter-inch) cleated SBR backing, and reinforced rubber nubs keep the pile from crushing flat, which is what usually wears a surface out. The big practical advantage is that tiles are individually replaceable: if one section takes damage or heavy wear, you swap that tile instead of pulling up the whole floor. Kept clean, a tile floor holds up for years, and Mats Inc. backs every order with a one-year limited warranty.

How are the tiles installed, and can they go outdoors?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Tiles can be surface-mounted on an existing floor or set into a recessed matwell for a flush, built-in finish, and they work indoors or out. Either way they're installed with a solvent-free adhesive, so the subfloor should be clean, dry, and sound first. For a surface install where the edge of the field is exposed, an optional vinyl nosing gives a finished, trip-safe border. If you tell us the area and whether it's surface or recessed, we'll spec the adhesive and nosing along with the tiles.

What patterns do the tiles come in?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Three: diamond, diagonal, and geometric. All of them use the same bi-level Waterhog surface, so the choice is about the look of the finished floor rather than performance. A diamond or diagonal layout reads as more decorative and works well in lobbies and front entries that are part of the first impression, while the geometric pattern gives a cleaner, more uniform field. Across a large area, the pattern is a big part of whether the floor looks designed or purely utilitarian.

What colors are available, and which should I choose?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

There are 7 colors to choose from. For a busy entrance, a mid-tone or darker color is the practical pick — it hides the everyday soil that shows up between cleanings and keeps a large tile floor looking intentional, where a light color would show every footprint. Because you're often covering a sizable area, the color sets the tone for the whole entrance, so it's worth matching it to the space and the traffic rather than just a brand swatch. We can confirm the current options for your chosen pattern.

Can the tiles fit an odd-shaped or recessed entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That's exactly what they're for. Because it's a modular system, you can lay tiles to cover wide, long, or irregular areas that a rectangular mat would leave gapped, and drop them into a recessed matwell for a flush floor. You can plan the layout around the real footprint of the space — around columns, corners, and doorways — so the walk-off zone stays continuous instead of a single mat marooned in the middle. Send us the dimensions and shape and we'll help map the layout.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

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,

Smart Cell Anti-Fatigue Tile

Smart Cell Tile is a revolutionary anti-fatigue flooring solution designed to enhance comfort, reduce strain, and improve safety in demanding work environments. Engineered with SmartCell’s patented cushioning technology, these tiles offer unmatched durability and ergonomic support, making them ideal for industrial, commercial, and residential use.

Key Features of Smart Cell Tile

• Advanced Cushioning Technology: Designed with proprietary SmartCell material to minimize fatigue and discomfort during long periods of standing.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand heavy foot traffic and demanding conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Provides excellent traction in both wet and dry areas, enhancing workplace safety.
• Versatile Design: Available in multiple sizes and configurations to fit a wide range of applications, including workstations, assembly lines, and home gyms.
• Eco-Friendly Solution: Manufactured with sustainable materials and processes, contributing to a greener environment.
• Easy Installation: Interlocking tiles allow for quick and seamless setup without the need for adhesives or special tools.

Choose SmartCell Tile for a superior anti-fatigue solution that combines comfort, safety, and durability. Elevate your workspace with innovative flooring designed to meet the highest standards of performance and ergonomics.