Description
Mat-A-Dor Mats are a heavy-traffic outdoor scraper mat built around one job: getting mud, grit, and snow off shoes before they reach the door. Hundreds of flexible rubber fingers cover the surface and go to work the moment they're stepped on, lifting debris out of shoe treads that a flat mat would only push around. The result is a cleaner threshold and far less dirt riding inside on shoe soles.
What separates Mat-A-Dor from a standard fingertip mat is density and resilience. It carries about 50% more fingers than a typical fingertip mat, so more of every footstep lands on a scraping surface instead of slipping past it. The rubber stays flexible in the coldest temperatures rather than stiffening and cracking, and it shrugs off the acids, alkalis, and road salt that break down lesser mats at a winter entrance.
A beveled edge rings the mat and acts as a reservoir, holding up to a gallon of water and melt per square yard so runoff stays trapped in the mat instead of spreading across the threshold. The same dense rubber-finger surface doubles as anti-fatigue cushioning, which makes Mat-A-Dor a fit for exterior spots where someone also stands for a stretch — guard stations, valet stands, and drive-through windows. It's built with roughly 30% recycled content.
Mat-A-Dor earns its place at high-traffic exterior entrances — universities, airports, hospitals, retail stores, shopping malls, and schools — anywhere heavy debris arrives daily and has to come off before it reaches interior flooring. It's one of several outdoor scraper and traction mats in the lineup, each built around clearing a different kind of mess at the threshold.
Size it to the entry width so the bulk of inbound traffic actually crosses it — an undersized mat at a wide door lets most shoes skip the fingers and carry debris straight inside. ISSA field data shows 12 times more dirt enters a building during wet weather, which is exactly the load the scraper is meant to catch at the door.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Mat-A-Dor different from a standard fingertip mat?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It comes down to density and how the surface works. Mat-A-Dor carries about 50% more fingers than a standard fingertip mat, so more of every footstep lands on a scraping surface instead of slipping past it. The flexible rubber fingers flex and snap back on contact, pulling mud and grit out of shoe treads rather than just wiping the surface. A beveled reservoir around the edge holds up to a gallon of water per square yard, keeping runoff in the mat instead of on the threshold.
How long does Mat-A-Dor last, and what maintenance does it need?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
At a moderate-traffic commercial entrance, expect three to five years; two to three at the busiest high-volume doors. The rubber handles UV, freeze/thaw, and exposure to acids, alkalis, and road salt without breaking down, so what usually ends the lifespan early isn't the construction — it's skipped maintenance. Lift the mat monthly to clear grit trapped underneath, which otherwise grinds at the backing from below. It stays flexible in the coldest temperatures, so it won't stiffen and crack through winter.
Can I get Mat-A-Dor in a custom size for a wide or double-door entrance?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Mat-A-Dor comes in several standard sizes that cover most single- and double-door entrances. For wider commercial entries or non-standard openings, custom dimensions are available with a longer lead time. The thing to get right is matching the mat to the actual entry width — a mat sized to the door rather than the traffic path leaves shoes crossing bare ground on either side. Send the entry dimensions and we'll confirm what's manufacturable.
Does Mat-A-Dor look right at a customer-facing entrance?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
It reads as intentional commercial rather than strictly utilitarian — the dense rubber-finger surface has a distinctive, tidy look that suits universities, healthcare, retail, and corporate exteriors where the entrance still needs to feel considered. The beveled border keeps the edges clean and trip-free. At a back-of-house service entry it's just as at home. If brand presence at the threshold is the priority, a branded mat carries identity an unbranded scraper can't — but for pure scraping function with a presentable look, Mat-A-Dor holds its own at a customer-facing door.
By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
Ordering Info
COLOR: Black
| Size | Qty 1. Price |
| 24" x 32" | $88.00 |
| 32" x 39" | $145.00 |
| 36" x 60" | $210.00 |
| 36" x 72" | $224.00 |
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