Live preview of your layout. Colors and letter spacing on the finished coco mat may vary slightly.
| Manufacturer | Mats-Inc |
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Live preview of your layout. Colors and letter spacing on the finished coco mat may vary slightly.
| Manufacturer | Mats-Inc |
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The Monogram Crest is a monogrammed door mat with your family initial set inside a double ring, like a crest, and your full last name spelled out below in spaced capitals. It is made to order on a synthetic coir mat that has the look of natural coir without the shedding, and the preview draws your monogram as you type.
A monogram has been the mark of a family home for generations, on silver, linens and stationery. Monogram Crest brings that same tradition to the front door. The ringed initial gives the mat a formal, finished look, and the name below makes sure guests know exactly whose home they have reached.
It suits brick and stone homes, formal entries, historic houses and anyone who loves a classic look. As a monogram welcome door mat, it greets everyone who comes up the walk with the family's own mark.
A rounded border frames the mat. In the center, two rings form the crest, and your initial sits inside them in a heavy serif letter. Your family name runs below the crest in spaced small capitals, which gives it an engraved feel.
You fill in one box: your family name, up to 12 characters. The initial is taken automatically from the first letter, so you never type it twice. Longer names shrink to fit the line below the crest, while the initial stays the same size. If your name is near the limit, try it in the preview and see how it sits.
The four colorways are a black mat with a natural-colored crest and name, a natural mat with black, a black mat with grey, and a grey mat with black. The border, rings, initial and name always share one color.
Monogram Crest belongs at a main front door, a covered porch or a grand entry where guests stop at the threshold. It works as a monogram front door mat on its own, or as a finishing touch for a home that already uses the family monogram elsewhere.
The crest reads from a few steps away, but the spaced name is best read up close, so it is not meant as a sign for the street. Monogram Crest is part of our personalized coir door mats collection, all made to order with your name.
First, check the name and the first letter. The initial comes from the first character you type, so type the name exactly the way you want the monogram to read. Then check the full spelling letter by letter. The mat is made to order, so the preview is your proof.
Second, size the mat to the door. A 2' x 3' or 3' x 4' sits well at a single front door. For double doors, a wide porch or a large monogram doormat that makes a statement, choose a 3' x 5' or 4' x 6', where the crest has room to stand out.
Third, pick the colorway. The double ring is the focal point, so contrast matters. A black mat with a natural crest looks the most traditional. A natural mat with a black crest stands out against dark doors and brick, and the grey options give a quieter, modern finish.
A monogram only looks right when the letter and the name sit just so. Our preview builds the crest from your name as you type, at the exact size and colorway you choose, and that design follows you into the cart and checkout. We have been in the matting business since 1964, shipping is free, and Monogram Crest typically ships in about 10 days.
| 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 | Family name, up to 12 characters; initial set automatically from the first letter |
| Lead time | Made to order; typically ships in about 10 days |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) |
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
The initial inside the crest is taken from the first letter of the family name you type. Type "Bennett" and the crest shows a B, with BENNETT spelled out below.
That keeps the monogram and the name matched every time. If your family uses a different letter for its monogram, type the name the way you want it to read and check the result in the preview.
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
For a standard single front door, a 2' x 3' or 3' x 4' looks balanced. For double doors, a wide porch or a grand entry, a 3' x 5' or 4' x 6' gives the crest more presence.
A good rule is to choose a mat close to the width of the door opening. A mat that is much narrower than the door can make even a strong monogram look small.
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
The double ring and initial pop most with strong contrast. A black mat with a natural crest is the classic choice and shows well on light porches and stone. A natural mat with a black crest stands out against dark doors and red brick.
The grey colorways are subtler. They suit modern homes with grey siding or dark trim, where a softer monogram feels right.
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Yes. A monogram is a traditional wedding, housewarming and holiday gift, and a door mat puts it where the whole family sees it every day. Shipping is free, and it typically ships in about 10 days, so order early for the holidays.
Because it is personalized, it can't be returned or exchanged. Confirm the exact spelling of the family name before you order.
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It is built for outdoor use. The fibers are solution-dyed and UV-stabilized, rated 6 for colorfastness to light, so the crest and name hold their color in sun. The mat also dries quickly compared to natural coco mats.
On an open porch, lift the mat after heavy rain and let it dry before setting it back down. That keeps water from sitting under it and helps it last.
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Dirt packed into the fibers is what dulls a design over time. Vacuum the mat regularly with a motor-driven brush and beater bar, which can remove up to 80% of surface dirt.
At a busy front door, a quick vacuum or shake-out a few times a week keeps the crest sharp. Mats maintained this way are covered by our 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) warranty.
By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.