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What Dri-Dek does before standing water turns a floor slick and moldy In a shower, sauna, locker room, or pool deck, water doesn't just make the floor slick — it sits. A flat surface, even a textured one, holds a film of water right where bare feet land, and the...
What Dri-Dek does before standing water turns a floor slick and moldy In a shower, sauna, locker room, or pool...
What Dri-Dek does before standing water turns a floor slick and moldy
In a shower, sauna, locker room, or pool deck, water doesn't just make the floor slick — it sits. A flat surface, even a textured one, holds a film of water right where bare feet land, and the warm, damp film that lingers between uses is exactly what mold, mildew, and germs feed on. Mopping buys you a few minutes; the water comes back.
Dri-Dek solves it from a different angle: it lifts you above the water. Each tile is a raised, knobby, perforated grid, so water drains straight through and flows away underneath while you stand on the dry high points on top. Air circulates in the gap below, so the floor actually dries between uses instead of staying wet. You get grip up top and a floor that isn't a permanent puddle.
That combination matters in barefoot wet areas. Hygiene and cleaning authorities like ISSA stress that standing water and damp, hard-to-dry floors are what drive both slip risk and microbial growth in showers and locker rooms. A surface that keeps feet up out of the water and lets the floor beneath dry is tackling the slip and the mold problem at the same time.
Why an interlocking raised-vinyl build, and why this one
Dri-Dek is molded from a tough, UV-stabilized virgin vinyl in a flame- and chemical-resistant formulation, which is what lets it live on a wet floor for years. It resists the inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, and brine that wet areas and cleaning routines throw at it, holds up from -30°F to 167°F, and carries UV stabilizers so outdoor sun doesn't break it down. The same material is made to resist mold, mildew, and bacteria rather than harbor them.
The design is the other half. Each 12-by-12-inch tile is 9/16 inch thick with a knobby, perforated top, so it drains in every direction and cushions underfoot at the same time — the flex in the raised knobs takes some of the ache out of standing on hard concrete or tile. It's also flame resistant, having passed the UL 94V-0 vertical flame test, and it's tough, with a tensile strength around 2,750 PSI.
Best of all, it goes down without a contractor. The tiles, sheets, and rolls snap together on all four sides to build a surface of any size or shape, and they trim with a knife to fit wall-to-wall or around a drain, a bench, or a corner. Beveled edge and corner pieces finish the exposed borders into gentle ramps. When it's time to clean, you hose it, pressure-wash it, or lift a section and rinse under it.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Dri-Dek is at home anywhere a floor gets wet and stays wet. That's pool decks and pool surrounds, showers, saunas, steam and changing rooms, locker rooms, and the damp ring around a spa or hot tub. Because it interlocks into any shape and handles sun and temperature swings, it works indoors and out, in commercial facilities and in a home bathroom, basement, or patio alike.
It helps to be clear about what this isn't. It's a walk-on modular floor surface, not a flotation device, and not the liner sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you want a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Dri-Dek installs on top of your existing floor — concrete, tile, or decking — and turns it into a dry, draining surface.
One honest note on chemistry: the vinyl resists most acids, oils, and solvents, but a few aggressive industrial solvents are the exception, so for a specialized chemical environment it's worth checking the specifics with us. In a normal pool, shower, or locker-room setting, chlorine, cleaning products, and daily wear are well within what it's built to take.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Dri-Dek is simple to order once you've settled three things.
First, choose your format. Loose 1-by-1-foot tiles are the most flexible for a small or intricate space and for lifting individually to clean. Pre-assembled 3-by-4-foot sheets or 3-by-12-foot rolls cover a big pool deck or locker room far faster, snapping to each other just like the tiles. Many jobs mix them: rolls for the open floor, loose tiles to fill the edges.
Second, plan your edges. Wherever the surface meets open floor that people step onto, the beveled edge strips and corner pieces turn the 9/16-inch height into a gentle ramp, so there's no lip to trip on and carts or wheelchairs can roll on. Decide which sides are exposed before you order so you have the right trim on hand.
Third, pick a color with the room in mind. It comes in twelve colors, so you can go practical or design-led. Pool Blue and Blue lean fresh and aquatic on a deck; gray, black, and almond read neutral and hide grit in a locker room; brighter colors can zone an area or match a brand. Darker, muted tones show debris the least between cleanings.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and a wet floor is one place where the right surface pays off every single day. We'll help you work out how many tiles, sheets, or rolls your space needs, which edge and corner pieces to add, and which of the twelve colors suits the room — and we'll flag anything about your setting that matters before you order. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material UV-stabilized virgin vinyl (PVC); flame- and chemical-resistant formulation Construction Interlocking modular tile; raised knobby, perforated self-draining surface Tile size 12" x 12" x 9/16" Formats 1' x 1' tiles; 3' x 4' sheets; 3' x 12' rolls (all interlock) Edge / corner pieces 2" x 12" beveled edge; 2" x 2" corner Weight ~14.5 oz per tile (~0.9 lb/sq ft) Colors Twelve (Pool Blue, Blue, Teal, Gray, Black, Almond, Green, Hunter Green, Burgundy, Yellow, White, Red) Temperature range -30°F to 167°F (ASTM D746) Chemical resistance Resists inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, brine, most solvents (a few aggressive solvents excepted) Tensile strength ~2,750 PSI (ASTM D412); elongation 348% Weather / UV UV-stabilized; ~98–99% retention of tensile strength and color at 720 hrs Flammability Passed UL 94V-0 vertical flame test Hygiene Resists mold, mildew, and bacteria Installation Snaps together on all sides; trims with a knife Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dri-Dek keep you out of the water, exactly?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It works by lifting you above the floor instead of just draining the top. Each tile is a raised grid of knobs with a perforated, open surface, so water falls straight through and flows away underneath while your feet rest on the dry high points. The gap beneath lets air move and the floor dry between uses, which is what stops the standing water and the mold and mildew that come with it. It's molded from a tough, UV-stabilized vinyl in a flame- and chemical-resistant formulation built to live in that wet environment.
Will it hold up to chlorine, sun, and years of wet use?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's built for exactly that. The vinyl resists inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, and the brine and chlorine of a pool environment, and it's UV-stabilized so sun doesn't make it brittle — in weatherometer testing it held around 98 to 99 percent of its tensile strength and color. It works continuously from -30°F to 167°F, so an outdoor deck through summer and winter is no problem, and it passed the UL 94V-0 vertical flame test. A couple of aggressive industrial solvents are the exception, so for a specialized chemical setting, check with us first.
How do the tiles, sheets, and rolls differ, and which should I get?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
They're the same surface in three formats, and they all interlock with each other. Loose 1-by-1-foot tiles are the most flexible — best for small or intricate spaces and for lifting one at a time to clean under. The 3-by-4-foot sheets and 3-by-12-foot rolls are pre-assembled tiles that cover a big pool deck or locker room much faster. Most large jobs mix them: rolls or sheets for the open floor, loose tiles to fill in edges and odd corners.
Where does Dri-Dek work best?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere a floor gets wet and stays wet, indoors or out. It's a natural on pool decks and surrounds, in showers, saunas, steam and changing rooms, and locker rooms, and around the damp base of a spa or hot tub. Because it snaps into any shape and handles sun and temperature swings, it's just as at home in a commercial aquatic center as in a home bathroom, basement, mudroom, or patio. If the floor gets wet, it has a place there.
What colors does it come in, and how should I choose?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It comes in twelve colors, which is part of what makes it easy to fit a space rather than fight it. Pool Blue and Blue feel fresh and aquatic on a deck or around a spa; gray, black, and almond read neutral and professional in a locker room and hide grit well; and the brighter colors — red, yellow, teal, green — can zone an area or pick up a facility's branding. If you want the floor to disappear and stay looking clean between washes, the darker, muted tones show the least debris.
My space is an odd shape — can I make it fit, and even design a pattern?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Yes, and that's one of the best things about it. Because every piece interlocks on all sides and trims with a knife, you can build a surface to any footprint — around a drain, a bench, a curved pool edge — and finish the exposed sides with beveled edge and corner pieces for a clean, ramped border. And since it comes in twelve colors, you can mix them to create borders, lanes, or a simple pattern, or match a brand color. Send us your layout and we'll help you plan the pieces and colors.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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What Dri-Dek does before standing water turns a floor slick and moldy
In a shower, sauna, locker room, or pool deck, water doesn't just make the floor slick — it sits. A flat surface, even a textured one, holds a film of water right where bare feet land, and the warm, damp film that lingers between uses is exactly what mold, mildew, and germs feed on. Mopping buys you a few minutes; the water comes back.
Dri-Dek solves it from a different angle: it lifts you above the water. Each tile is a raised, knobby, perforated grid, so water drains straight through and flows away underneath while you stand on the dry high points on top. Air circulates in the gap below, so the floor actually dries between uses instead of staying wet. You get grip up top and a floor that isn't a permanent puddle.
That combination matters in barefoot wet areas. Hygiene and cleaning authorities like ISSA stress that standing water and damp, hard-to-dry floors are what drive both slip risk and microbial growth in showers and locker rooms. A surface that keeps feet up out of the water and lets the floor beneath dry is tackling the slip and the mold problem at the same time.
Why an interlocking raised-vinyl build, and why this one
Dri-Dek is molded from a tough, UV-stabilized virgin vinyl in a flame- and chemical-resistant formulation, which is what lets it live on a wet floor for years. It resists the inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, and brine that wet areas and cleaning routines throw at it, holds up from -30°F to 167°F, and carries UV stabilizers so outdoor sun doesn't break it down. The same material is made to resist mold, mildew, and bacteria rather than harbor them.
The design is the other half. Each 12-by-12-inch tile is 9/16 inch thick with a knobby, perforated top, so it drains in every direction and cushions underfoot at the same time — the flex in the raised knobs takes some of the ache out of standing on hard concrete or tile. It's also flame resistant, having passed the UL 94V-0 vertical flame test, and it's tough, with a tensile strength around 2,750 PSI.
Best of all, it goes down without a contractor. The tiles, sheets, and rolls snap together on all four sides to build a surface of any size or shape, and they trim with a knife to fit wall-to-wall or around a drain, a bench, or a corner. Beveled edge and corner pieces finish the exposed borders into gentle ramps. When it's time to clean, you hose it, pressure-wash it, or lift a section and rinse under it.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Dri-Dek is at home anywhere a floor gets wet and stays wet. That's pool decks and pool surrounds, showers, saunas, steam and changing rooms, locker rooms, and the damp ring around a spa or hot tub. Because it interlocks into any shape and handles sun and temperature swings, it works indoors and out, in commercial facilities and in a home bathroom, basement, or patio alike.
It helps to be clear about what this isn't. It's a walk-on modular floor surface, not a flotation device, and not the liner sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you want a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Dri-Dek installs on top of your existing floor — concrete, tile, or decking — and turns it into a dry, draining surface.
One honest note on chemistry: the vinyl resists most acids, oils, and solvents, but a few aggressive industrial solvents are the exception, so for a specialized chemical environment it's worth checking the specifics with us. In a normal pool, shower, or locker-room setting, chlorine, cleaning products, and daily wear are well within what it's built to take.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Dri-Dek is simple to order once you've settled three things.
First, choose your format. Loose 1-by-1-foot tiles are the most flexible for a small or intricate space and for lifting individually to clean. Pre-assembled 3-by-4-foot sheets or 3-by-12-foot rolls cover a big pool deck or locker room far faster, snapping to each other just like the tiles. Many jobs mix them: rolls for the open floor, loose tiles to fill the edges.
Second, plan your edges. Wherever the surface meets open floor that people step onto, the beveled edge strips and corner pieces turn the 9/16-inch height into a gentle ramp, so there's no lip to trip on and carts or wheelchairs can roll on. Decide which sides are exposed before you order so you have the right trim on hand.
Third, pick a color with the room in mind. It comes in twelve colors, so you can go practical or design-led. Pool Blue and Blue lean fresh and aquatic on a deck; gray, black, and almond read neutral and hide grit in a locker room; brighter colors can zone an area or match a brand. Darker, muted tones show debris the least between cleanings.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and a wet floor is one place where the right surface pays off every single day. We'll help you work out how many tiles, sheets, or rolls your space needs, which edge and corner pieces to add, and which of the twelve colors suits the room — and we'll flag anything about your setting that matters before you order. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material UV-stabilized virgin vinyl (PVC); flame- and chemical-resistant formulation Construction Interlocking modular tile; raised knobby, perforated self-draining surface Tile size 12" x 12" x 9/16" Formats 1' x 1' tiles; 3' x 4' sheets; 3' x 12' rolls (all interlock) Edge / corner pieces 2" x 12" beveled edge; 2" x 2" corner Weight ~14.5 oz per tile (~0.9 lb/sq ft) Colors Twelve (Pool Blue, Blue, Teal, Gray, Black, Almond, Green, Hunter Green, Burgundy, Yellow, White, Red) Temperature range -30°F to 167°F (ASTM D746) Chemical resistance Resists inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, brine, most solvents (a few aggressive solvents excepted) Tensile strength ~2,750 PSI (ASTM D412); elongation 348% Weather / UV UV-stabilized; ~98–99% retention of tensile strength and color at 720 hrs Flammability Passed UL 94V-0 vertical flame test Hygiene Resists mold, mildew, and bacteria Installation Snaps together on all sides; trims with a knife Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dri-Dek keep you out of the water, exactly?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It works by lifting you above the floor instead of just draining the top. Each tile is a raised grid of knobs with a perforated, open surface, so water falls straight through and flows away underneath while your feet rest on the dry high points. The gap beneath lets air move and the floor dry between uses, which is what stops the standing water and the mold and mildew that come with it. It's molded from a tough, UV-stabilized vinyl in a flame- and chemical-resistant formulation built to live in that wet environment.
Will it hold up to chlorine, sun, and years of wet use?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's built for exactly that. The vinyl resists inorganic acids, oils, grease, detergents, and the brine and chlorine of a pool environment, and it's UV-stabilized so sun doesn't make it brittle — in weatherometer testing it held around 98 to 99 percent of its tensile strength and color. It works continuously from -30°F to 167°F, so an outdoor deck through summer and winter is no problem, and it passed the UL 94V-0 vertical flame test. A couple of aggressive industrial solvents are the exception, so for a specialized chemical setting, check with us first.
How do the tiles, sheets, and rolls differ, and which should I get?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
They're the same surface in three formats, and they all interlock with each other. Loose 1-by-1-foot tiles are the most flexible — best for small or intricate spaces and for lifting one at a time to clean under. The 3-by-4-foot sheets and 3-by-12-foot rolls are pre-assembled tiles that cover a big pool deck or locker room much faster. Most large jobs mix them: rolls or sheets for the open floor, loose tiles to fill in edges and odd corners.
Where does Dri-Dek work best?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere a floor gets wet and stays wet, indoors or out. It's a natural on pool decks and surrounds, in showers, saunas, steam and changing rooms, and locker rooms, and around the damp base of a spa or hot tub. Because it snaps into any shape and handles sun and temperature swings, it's just as at home in a commercial aquatic center as in a home bathroom, basement, mudroom, or patio. If the floor gets wet, it has a place there.
What colors does it come in, and how should I choose?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It comes in twelve colors, which is part of what makes it easy to fit a space rather than fight it. Pool Blue and Blue feel fresh and aquatic on a deck or around a spa; gray, black, and almond read neutral and professional in a locker room and hide grit well; and the brighter colors — red, yellow, teal, green — can zone an area or pick up a facility's branding. If you want the floor to disappear and stay looking clean between washes, the darker, muted tones show the least debris.
My space is an odd shape — can I make it fit, and even design a pattern?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Yes, and that's one of the best things about it. Because every piece interlocks on all sides and trims with a knife, you can build a surface to any footprint — around a drain, a bench, a curved pool edge — and finish the exposed sides with beveled edge and corner pieces for a clean, ramped border. And since it comes in twelve colors, you can mix them to create borders, lanes, or a simple pattern, or match a brand color. Send us your layout and we'll help you plan the pieces and colors.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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Vynagrip MattingStarting at $543.00
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...
What Vynagrip does before someone slips on a wet deck Around a pool, in a locker room, or behind a...
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.
Material Non-porous flexible PVC Construction Two-layer open grid with diamond tread Thickness 5/8" (15 mm) Weight 1.6 lb / sq ft Roll sizes 33' lengths in 2', 3', and 4' widths (cut to fit on site) Module sizes 4' x 2'5" and 5' x 3' (ramped edging on three sides) Custom sizes Available on request Slip resistance DIN 51130: R11; ASTM E303 wet: 72–88 Drainage DIN 51130: V10 Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Hygiene Non-porous; resists bacteria and mildew Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) Colors Black and red (red not colorfast in direct sun) Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) 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.
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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.
Material Non-porous flexible PVC Construction Two-layer open grid with diamond tread Thickness 5/8" (15 mm) Weight 1.6 lb / sq ft Roll sizes 33' lengths in 2', 3', and 4' widths (cut to fit on site) Module sizes 4' x 2'5" and 5' x 3' (ramped edging on three sides) Custom sizes Available on request Slip resistance DIN 51130: R11; ASTM E303 wet: 72–88 Drainage DIN 51130: V10 Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Hygiene Non-porous; resists bacteria and mildew Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) Colors Black and red (red not colorfast in direct sun) Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) 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.
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Heronrib Matting$1,020.00What Heronrib does before a wet pool deck takes someone's feet out A poolside or locker-room floor seems harmless until someone crosses it barefoot and the water underfoot decides the rest. It's tempting to trust textured tile or a fast mop. But on a flat surface, water spreads into a...
What Heronrib does before a wet pool deck takes someone's feet out A poolside or locker-room floor seems harmless until...
What Heronrib does before a wet pool deck takes someone's feet out
A poolside or locker-room floor seems harmless until someone crosses it barefoot and the water underfoot decides the rest. It's tempting to trust textured tile or a fast mop. But on a flat surface, water spreads into a thin film right where bare feet land, and tile that grips when dry turns slick the moment it's wet.
Heronrib is built to clear that film. Its two-layer body sits on channelled underbars that self-drain in four directions, so water runs off and away instead of pooling on top. The embossed surface gives bare feet a firm grip. That's what makes it a true non-slip pool mat rather than one that only feels safe dry.
On a barefoot wet floor, a slip isn't minor. The National Floor Safety Institute links wet, hard floors to a large share of slip-and-fall injuries, and pools, showers, and changing rooms keep those floors wet from open to close. A mat that drains water away and holds grip underfoot is doing safety work every hour it's down.
Why a self-draining PVC build, and why this one
Heronrib is made from strong, non-porous PVC, and non-porous is the word that matters in a barefoot wet area. Because water can't soak in, the mat doesn't stay damp or harbor the bacteria and fungus that thrive on wet floors. On top of that, it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, so it actively resists the athlete's foot fungus and mildew that locker rooms and showers tend to grow.
The two-layer construction is what makes the drainage work. Channelled underbars lift the walking surface off the floor and send water away in four directions, while the embossed top holds traction. That grip is certified — Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 0.9 dry / 0.7 wet reading on ASTM F1677 — strong figures for a surface people cross with no shoes on.
It's also made to last in tough conditions. The PVC resists most acids, alkalines, and oils, stands up to UV without degrading, and works from below freezing up to 140°F, so an outdoor deck and an indoor shower are both fair game. The two-layer body adds cushioning and sound absorption underfoot, so a busy pool hall is a little softer and quieter to walk through.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Heronrib earns its place wherever bare feet meet a wet floor. That's the pool deck and pool surround, but also changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, spa and sauna areas, and the wet zones of gyms and recreation centers. Because it works indoors or out and contours to uneven surfaces, it suits both a tiled shower floor and a textured outdoor deck.
It's worth being clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on barefoot surface, not a flotation device, and not the liner-protector sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Heronrib works on top of the deck, under your feet — on concrete, tile, or a finished pool surround.
For larger areas it behaves like a system. Rolls join edge-to-edge with connector clips or welded snap track to cover a whole pool hall seamlessly, ramped edging finishes the borders so there's no trip lip, and floor hooks anchor sections where they need to stay put. The same mat scales from a single shower bay to a wall-to-wall deck.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Heronrib is easy to order well once you've settled three things.
First, plan the layout and joins. For a single shower or changing bay, one cut piece does it. For a full deck or pool hall, rolls join side-to-side and end-to-end with connector clips or welded snap track, so map where the seams fall and where you'll want ramped edging to finish an exposed border cleanly.
Second, measure the whole wet path, not just the obvious spot. The walk from the pool to the showers, the full changing-room floor, the lip around a spa — size the mat to cover wherever feet are actually wet, because a dry-foot gap is exactly where the next slip happens. It cuts to fit on site, so odd shapes and obstacles aren't a problem.
Third, plan for heat and movement outdoors. The PVC handles sun and a wide temperature range, but like any thermoplastic it can shrink slightly — up to about 2%, faster in heat — so on a hot, exposed deck, anchor sections with floor hooks and leave a little room at fixed edges rather than butting it tight wall to wall.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and barefoot wet areas are where the wrong choice gets noticed fastest — by feet, by inspectors, and by anyone who slips. We'll help you size Heronrib to your actual wet path, plan the seams and edging for a clean install, and choose the right anchoring for an outdoor deck. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Non-porous flexible PVC Construction Two-layer with channelled underbars; embossed top surface Thickness 13/32" (10.5 mm) Weight 1.10 lb / sq ft Roll options 33' lengths in 2', 3', and 4' widths (cut to fit on site) Custom sizes Custom matting available Slip resistance DIN 51097: Class C; ASTM F1677 dry/wet: 0.9/0.7 Drainage Four-way self-draining (channelled underbars) Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Hygiene Non-porous; anti-microbial and anti-fungal Acoustic Sound absorption Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) UV Resists PVC degradation Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's Heronrib made of, and how does it drain so well?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from strong, non-porous PVC in a two-layer build. The top layer carries an embossed surface that grips bare feet; underneath, a set of channelled underbars lifts that surface off the floor and lets water run away in four directions. So instead of sitting in a puddle, water clears the moment it lands. The non-porous PVC won't soak up moisture, and it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, so the same mat that drains also resists the bacteria and fungus wet floors tend to breed.
How slip-resistant is it for bare feet, and will it last outdoors?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Its grip is certified for barefoot use specifically — Classification C on the DIN 51097 ramp test, with a 0.9 dry / 0.7 wet reading on ASTM F1677, both strong for a no-shoes surface. As for lasting outdoors, the PVC resists UV without degrading, shrugs off most acids, alkalines, and oils, and works from below freezing up to 140°F. That combination is why the same mat holds up on a sun-exposed deck and in a daily-use shower room without going brittle or slick.
What sizes does it come in, and can it cover a big area?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It comes in 33-foot rolls in 2-, 3-, and 4-foot widths, and you cut it to fit on site. For a large pool hall or deck, rolls join side-to-side and end-to-end with connector clips or welded snap track, so there's no practical limit to the area you can cover in one continuous, seamless surface. For a small space like a shower bay, a single cut piece does the job. Custom matting is available when a standard width won't fit the layout.
Besides right at the pool, where does Heronrib make sense?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere people go barefoot on a wet floor. It's a natural fit for changing rooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms, the surrounds of spas and saunas, and the wet zones of gyms and recreation centers — not just the pool deck itself. Because it works indoors or outdoors and contours to uneven ground, it's as comfortable on a textured outdoor deck as on a tiled indoor floor. If a space mixes bare feet, water, and foot traffic, it belongs there.
What does it look and feel like underfoot?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It has a clean, ribbed, embossed surface that reads as purposeful — clearly there to grip and drain rather than to decorate. The look is low-key and functional, the kind of surface that signals the floor is handled without drawing attention to itself. Underfoot, the two-layer body adds a bit of cushioning and even absorbs sound, so a busy, echoey pool hall feels a touch warmer and quieter to cross. If a specific color or finish matters for your space, let us know and we'll confirm what's available.
My pool area is an odd shape with drains and corners — will it fit?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Almost certainly. Because it cuts to fit on site and contours to uneven surfaces, you can shape a run around drains, ladders, corners, and changing benches instead of forcing the space to match a fixed mat. Ramped edging finishes any exposed border so there's no trip lip, and for a tricky footprint custom matting is available. Send us the dimensions and the obstacles, and we'll map out a layout that covers the wet path cleanly.
Written by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
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What Heronrib does before a wet pool deck takes someone's feet out
A poolside or locker-room floor seems harmless until someone crosses it barefoot and the water underfoot decides the rest. It's tempting to trust textured tile or a fast mop. But on a flat surface, water spreads into a thin film right where bare feet land, and tile that grips when dry turns slick the moment it's wet.
Heronrib is built to clear that film. Its two-layer body sits on channelled underbars that self-drain in four directions, so water runs off and away instead of pooling on top. The embossed surface gives bare feet a firm grip. That's what makes it a true non-slip pool mat rather than one that only feels safe dry.
On a barefoot wet floor, a slip isn't minor. The National Floor Safety Institute links wet, hard floors to a large share of slip-and-fall injuries, and pools, showers, and changing rooms keep those floors wet from open to close. A mat that drains water away and holds grip underfoot is doing safety work every hour it's down.
Why a self-draining PVC build, and why this one
Heronrib is made from strong, non-porous PVC, and non-porous is the word that matters in a barefoot wet area. Because water can't soak in, the mat doesn't stay damp or harbor the bacteria and fungus that thrive on wet floors. On top of that, it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, so it actively resists the athlete's foot fungus and mildew that locker rooms and showers tend to grow.
The two-layer construction is what makes the drainage work. Channelled underbars lift the walking surface off the floor and send water away in four directions, while the embossed top holds traction. That grip is certified — Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 0.9 dry / 0.7 wet reading on ASTM F1677 — strong figures for a surface people cross with no shoes on.
It's also made to last in tough conditions. The PVC resists most acids, alkalines, and oils, stands up to UV without degrading, and works from below freezing up to 140°F, so an outdoor deck and an indoor shower are both fair game. The two-layer body adds cushioning and sound absorption underfoot, so a busy pool hall is a little softer and quieter to walk through.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Heronrib earns its place wherever bare feet meet a wet floor. That's the pool deck and pool surround, but also changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, spa and sauna areas, and the wet zones of gyms and recreation centers. Because it works indoors or out and contours to uneven surfaces, it suits both a tiled shower floor and a textured outdoor deck.
It's worth being clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on barefoot surface, not a flotation device, and not the liner-protector sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Heronrib works on top of the deck, under your feet — on concrete, tile, or a finished pool surround.
For larger areas it behaves like a system. Rolls join edge-to-edge with connector clips or welded snap track to cover a whole pool hall seamlessly, ramped edging finishes the borders so there's no trip lip, and floor hooks anchor sections where they need to stay put. The same mat scales from a single shower bay to a wall-to-wall deck.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Heronrib is easy to order well once you've settled three things.
First, plan the layout and joins. For a single shower or changing bay, one cut piece does it. For a full deck or pool hall, rolls join side-to-side and end-to-end with connector clips or welded snap track, so map where the seams fall and where you'll want ramped edging to finish an exposed border cleanly.
Second, measure the whole wet path, not just the obvious spot. The walk from the pool to the showers, the full changing-room floor, the lip around a spa — size the mat to cover wherever feet are actually wet, because a dry-foot gap is exactly where the next slip happens. It cuts to fit on site, so odd shapes and obstacles aren't a problem.
Third, plan for heat and movement outdoors. The PVC handles sun and a wide temperature range, but like any thermoplastic it can shrink slightly — up to about 2%, faster in heat — so on a hot, exposed deck, anchor sections with floor hooks and leave a little room at fixed edges rather than butting it tight wall to wall.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and barefoot wet areas are where the wrong choice gets noticed fastest — by feet, by inspectors, and by anyone who slips. We'll help you size Heronrib to your actual wet path, plan the seams and edging for a clean install, and choose the right anchoring for an outdoor deck. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Non-porous flexible PVC Construction Two-layer with channelled underbars; embossed top surface Thickness 13/32" (10.5 mm) Weight 1.10 lb / sq ft Roll options 33' lengths in 2', 3', and 4' widths (cut to fit on site) Custom sizes Custom matting available Slip resistance DIN 51097: Class C; ASTM F1677 dry/wet: 0.9/0.7 Drainage Four-way self-draining (channelled underbars) Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Hygiene Non-porous; anti-microbial and anti-fungal Acoustic Sound absorption Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) UV Resists PVC degradation Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's Heronrib made of, and how does it drain so well?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from strong, non-porous PVC in a two-layer build. The top layer carries an embossed surface that grips bare feet; underneath, a set of channelled underbars lifts that surface off the floor and lets water run away in four directions. So instead of sitting in a puddle, water clears the moment it lands. The non-porous PVC won't soak up moisture, and it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, so the same mat that drains also resists the bacteria and fungus wet floors tend to breed.
How slip-resistant is it for bare feet, and will it last outdoors?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Its grip is certified for barefoot use specifically — Classification C on the DIN 51097 ramp test, with a 0.9 dry / 0.7 wet reading on ASTM F1677, both strong for a no-shoes surface. As for lasting outdoors, the PVC resists UV without degrading, shrugs off most acids, alkalines, and oils, and works from below freezing up to 140°F. That combination is why the same mat holds up on a sun-exposed deck and in a daily-use shower room without going brittle or slick.
What sizes does it come in, and can it cover a big area?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It comes in 33-foot rolls in 2-, 3-, and 4-foot widths, and you cut it to fit on site. For a large pool hall or deck, rolls join side-to-side and end-to-end with connector clips or welded snap track, so there's no practical limit to the area you can cover in one continuous, seamless surface. For a small space like a shower bay, a single cut piece does the job. Custom matting is available when a standard width won't fit the layout.
Besides right at the pool, where does Heronrib make sense?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere people go barefoot on a wet floor. It's a natural fit for changing rooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms, the surrounds of spas and saunas, and the wet zones of gyms and recreation centers — not just the pool deck itself. Because it works indoors or outdoors and contours to uneven ground, it's as comfortable on a textured outdoor deck as on a tiled indoor floor. If a space mixes bare feet, water, and foot traffic, it belongs there.
What does it look and feel like underfoot?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It has a clean, ribbed, embossed surface that reads as purposeful — clearly there to grip and drain rather than to decorate. The look is low-key and functional, the kind of surface that signals the floor is handled without drawing attention to itself. Underfoot, the two-layer body adds a bit of cushioning and even absorbs sound, so a busy, echoey pool hall feels a touch warmer and quieter to cross. If a specific color or finish matters for your space, let us know and we'll confirm what's available.
My pool area is an odd shape with drains and corners — will it fit?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Almost certainly. Because it cuts to fit on site and contours to uneven surfaces, you can shape a run around drains, ladders, corners, and changing benches instead of forcing the space to match a fixed mat. Ramped edging finishes any exposed border so there's no trip lip, and for a tricky footprint custom matting is available. Send us the dimensions and the obstacles, and we'll map out a layout that covers the wet path cleanly.
Written by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
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Floorline Matting$765.00What Floorline does before a wet floor sends someone down Around a pool, behind a bar, or across a changing-room floor, the wet patch you don't notice is the one that trips someone. It's easy to assume textured tile or a quick mop has it covered. But water spreads into...
What Floorline does before a wet floor sends someone down Around a pool, behind a bar, or across a changing-room...
What Floorline does before a wet floor sends someone down
Around a pool, behind a bar, or across a changing-room floor, the wet patch you don't notice is the one that trips someone. It's easy to assume textured tile or a quick mop has it covered. But water spreads into a thin film on a flat surface, right where feet land, and a surface that grips dry can turn slick the instant it's wet — in shoes or bare feet.
Floorline is built to clear that film. Its open-grid, embossed surface lets water and spills drain straight through to the floor below, so the part you stand on stays above the puddle. The etched top gives shoes and bare skin a firm grip. That combination is what makes it a true non-slip wet-area mat rather than one that only behaves when it's dry.
A slick leisure or wet floor isn't a small problem. Hygiene and floor-care authorities like ISSA point to wet, soiled floors as a leading source of both slip injuries and sanitation issues, and a pool deck, bar, or changing room keeps those floors wet all day. A mat that drains the water away, grips underfoot, and rinses clean is doing real safety and hygiene work.
Why a thin, single-tier PVC build, and why this one
Floorline is made from a single tier of flexible, non-porous PVC in an open-grid form. That single-tier build is the heart of what sets it apart: at 1/4 inch thick and about 0.76 pounds per square foot, it's the lightest, thinnest mat of its kind we carry — genuinely easy to carry, move, and lift for cleaning, and soft enough underfoot that standing on it all shift is easy on the legs.
Thin doesn't mean it gives up grip. It carries the highest slip and drainage certifications of its family — R11 and V10 under DIN 51130, Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 1.0 dry / 0.8 wet reading on ASTM F1677. So it's rated for both shoes and bare feet, with water clearing through the grid the whole time. It's also built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that protect bare feet against the fungus changing rooms tend to grow.
It holds up in tough, wet conditions too. The non-porous PVC resists most acids, alkalines, and oils, stands up to UV, and works from below freezing to 140°F, so an outdoor deck and an indoor shower are both fair game. It carries a EN13501-1 Cfl-s1 fire classification, absorbs sound, and is 100% recyclable with no SVHC substances.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Floorline earns its place anywhere water and feet meet. That's the pool deck and poolside walkway, shower floors, changing and locker rooms, and recreation centers — and just as much the wet floors of hospitality, like bar flooring, commercial kitchens, and the areas behind a counter where spills and breakages are constant. Because it's certified for shoes and bare feet alike, one mat covers a lot of ground.
It helps to be clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on surface mat, not a flotation device, and not the liner sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Floorline works on top of the floor, under your feet — on concrete, tile, decking, or a finished pool surround.
One honest note for outdoor use: the PVC resists sun, 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 color is the safer pick; in shaded or indoor spaces, either holds up fine.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Floorline is easy to order well once you've settled three things.
First, match it to the duty. This is the light, thin, soft end of wet-area matting — ideal where comfort underfoot, easy handling, and reliable grip matter, like a bar floor, a changing room, or a poolside walkway. For the most punishing, heavy-rolling-load floors, a thicker, heavier mat may suit better. Be honest about how hard the floor gets worked before you choose.
Second, measure the whole wet path. The walk from the pool to the showers, the full length behind a bar, the changing-room floor — size the mat to cover wherever feet are actually wet, because a dry-foot gap is exactly where the next slip happens. It comes in 2- and 3-foot-wide rolls and cuts to fit on site, so odd shapes and obstacles aren't a problem.
Third, plan for sun and heat outdoors. Choose the darker color for spots in constant direct sun. And like any thermoplastic, the PVC can shrink slightly — up to about 2%, faster in heat — so on a hot, exposed deck, leave a little room at fixed edges rather than butting it tight wall to wall.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and wet leisure and hospitality floors are where the wrong choice shows up fastest — in slips, in sore feet, and in mats too awkward to lift and clean. We'll help you size Floorline to your actual wet path, choose between widths, and pick the right color for sun or shade. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Single-tier non-porous flexible PVC Construction Open grid with embossed surface Thickness 1/4" (6 mm) Weight 0.76 lb / sq ft Roll options 33' lengths in 2' and 3' widths (cut to fit on site) Slip resistance DIN 51130: R11; DIN 51097: Class C (barefoot); ASTM F1677 dry/wet: 1.0/0.8 Drainage DIN 51130: V10 Hygiene Non-porous PVC; anti-microbial and anti-fungal Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Fire classification EN 13501-1:2007 Cfl-s1 Acoustic Sound absorption Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) UV Resists PVC degradation (red not colorfast in direct sun) Colors Black and red Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's Floorline made of, and how does it grip and drain?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from a single tier of non-porous, flexible PVC in an open-grid form with an embossed top. Two things make it work on a wet floor. First, the open grid lets water and spills drain straight through to the floor below, so you're standing on the mat instead of on a film of water. Second, the embossed surface gives shoes and bare feet edges to grip. The PVC is non-porous so it won't soak up moisture, and it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties to resist the fungus and bacteria wet floors breed.
How slip-resistant is it, for shoes and bare feet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's rated for both, which is part of what makes it versatile. It carries R11 and V10 drainage under DIN 51130 for shod traffic, Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 1.0 dry / 0.8 wet reading on ASTM F1677 — among the strongest figures in its family. Grip comes from an etched surface, so traction is best across the lines of the pattern. In practice that means the same mat works under a lifeguard's shoes and a swimmer's bare feet without compromise.
What sizes does it come in, and can I cover a large area?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It comes in 33-foot rolls in 2- and 3-foot widths, and you cut it to fit on site — no special tools or prep visit needed. For a longer run, like a poolside walkway or the length behind a bar, you simply lay and trim to the distance you need. Because it contours to uneven surfaces, it follows a real floor rather than needing a perfectly flat one. For widths beyond the standard rolls, ask us and we'll work out the best layout.
Where does Floorline work best?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere water and feet meet, indoors or out. It's a natural around pool decks and poolside walkways, in showers, changing and locker rooms, and recreation centers. It's also a favorite in hospitality — bar floors, the area behind a counter, and commercial kitchens — where spills and the odd breakage are constant and staff are on their feet for hours. Because it's certified for both shoes and bare feet, one mat handles a lot of different spaces.
What does it look like, and what colors can I get?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It has a clean, low-profile grid look that reads as tidy and purposeful rather than bulky — being thin, it sits close to the floor and doesn't dominate a space. It comes in black and red. Black is the easy, neutral choice that hides grit and debris around a pool or behind a bar, while red can mark off a zone or add a little warmth. Just keep the red out of constant direct sun, where it can fade over time.
My space is an odd shape and I'll be moving the mat to clean — is that easy?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Both are easy, and they're where this mat shines. Because it cuts to fit on site and contours to uneven surfaces, you can shape a run around drains, corners, and fixtures instead of forcing the space to match a fixed mat. And being the lightest, thinnest mat of its kind, it's simple to roll or lift by hand for cleaning — rinse it, let the floor underneath dry, and lay it back down. Send us your layout and we'll help you plan it.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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What Floorline does before a wet floor sends someone down
Around a pool, behind a bar, or across a changing-room floor, the wet patch you don't notice is the one that trips someone. It's easy to assume textured tile or a quick mop has it covered. But water spreads into a thin film on a flat surface, right where feet land, and a surface that grips dry can turn slick the instant it's wet — in shoes or bare feet.
Floorline is built to clear that film. Its open-grid, embossed surface lets water and spills drain straight through to the floor below, so the part you stand on stays above the puddle. The etched top gives shoes and bare skin a firm grip. That combination is what makes it a true non-slip wet-area mat rather than one that only behaves when it's dry.
A slick leisure or wet floor isn't a small problem. Hygiene and floor-care authorities like ISSA point to wet, soiled floors as a leading source of both slip injuries and sanitation issues, and a pool deck, bar, or changing room keeps those floors wet all day. A mat that drains the water away, grips underfoot, and rinses clean is doing real safety and hygiene work.
Why a thin, single-tier PVC build, and why this one
Floorline is made from a single tier of flexible, non-porous PVC in an open-grid form. That single-tier build is the heart of what sets it apart: at 1/4 inch thick and about 0.76 pounds per square foot, it's the lightest, thinnest mat of its kind we carry — genuinely easy to carry, move, and lift for cleaning, and soft enough underfoot that standing on it all shift is easy on the legs.
Thin doesn't mean it gives up grip. It carries the highest slip and drainage certifications of its family — R11 and V10 under DIN 51130, Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 1.0 dry / 0.8 wet reading on ASTM F1677. So it's rated for both shoes and bare feet, with water clearing through the grid the whole time. It's also built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that protect bare feet against the fungus changing rooms tend to grow.
It holds up in tough, wet conditions too. The non-porous PVC resists most acids, alkalines, and oils, stands up to UV, and works from below freezing to 140°F, so an outdoor deck and an indoor shower are both fair game. It carries a EN13501-1 Cfl-s1 fire classification, absorbs sound, and is 100% recyclable with no SVHC substances.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
Floorline earns its place anywhere water and feet meet. That's the pool deck and poolside walkway, shower floors, changing and locker rooms, and recreation centers — and just as much the wet floors of hospitality, like bar flooring, commercial kitchens, and the areas behind a counter where spills and breakages are constant. Because it's certified for shoes and bare feet alike, one mat covers a lot of ground.
It helps to be clear about what this mat is not. It's a walk-on surface mat, not a flotation device, and not the liner sheet that goes under an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. Floorline works on top of the floor, under your feet — on concrete, tile, decking, or a finished pool surround.
One honest note for outdoor use: the PVC resists sun, 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 color is the safer pick; in shaded or indoor spaces, either holds up fine.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
Floorline is easy to order well once you've settled three things.
First, match it to the duty. This is the light, thin, soft end of wet-area matting — ideal where comfort underfoot, easy handling, and reliable grip matter, like a bar floor, a changing room, or a poolside walkway. For the most punishing, heavy-rolling-load floors, a thicker, heavier mat may suit better. Be honest about how hard the floor gets worked before you choose.
Second, measure the whole wet path. The walk from the pool to the showers, the full length behind a bar, the changing-room floor — size the mat to cover wherever feet are actually wet, because a dry-foot gap is exactly where the next slip happens. It comes in 2- and 3-foot-wide rolls and cuts to fit on site, so odd shapes and obstacles aren't a problem.
Third, plan for sun and heat outdoors. Choose the darker color for spots in constant direct sun. And like any thermoplastic, the PVC can shrink slightly — up to about 2%, faster in heat — so on a hot, exposed deck, leave a little room at fixed edges rather than butting it tight wall to wall.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and wet leisure and hospitality floors are where the wrong choice shows up fastest — in slips, in sore feet, and in mats too awkward to lift and clean. We'll help you size Floorline to your actual wet path, choose between widths, and pick the right color for sun or shade. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Single-tier non-porous flexible PVC Construction Open grid with embossed surface Thickness 1/4" (6 mm) Weight 0.76 lb / sq ft Roll options 33' lengths in 2' and 3' widths (cut to fit on site) Slip resistance DIN 51130: R11; DIN 51097: Class C (barefoot); ASTM F1677 dry/wet: 1.0/0.8 Drainage DIN 51130: V10 Hygiene Non-porous PVC; anti-microbial and anti-fungal Chemical resistance Most acids, alkalines, and oils Temperature range -9°F to +140°F Fire classification EN 13501-1:2007 Cfl-s1 Acoustic Sound absorption Environmental 100% recyclable; no SVHC substances (REACH) UV Resists PVC degradation (red not colorfast in direct sun) Colors Black and red Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's Floorline made of, and how does it grip and drain?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from a single tier of non-porous, flexible PVC in an open-grid form with an embossed top. Two things make it work on a wet floor. First, the open grid lets water and spills drain straight through to the floor below, so you're standing on the mat instead of on a film of water. Second, the embossed surface gives shoes and bare feet edges to grip. The PVC is non-porous so it won't soak up moisture, and it's built with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties to resist the fungus and bacteria wet floors breed.
How slip-resistant is it, for shoes and bare feet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's rated for both, which is part of what makes it versatile. It carries R11 and V10 drainage under DIN 51130 for shod traffic, Classification C on the DIN 51097 barefoot ramp test, and a 1.0 dry / 0.8 wet reading on ASTM F1677 — among the strongest figures in its family. Grip comes from an etched surface, so traction is best across the lines of the pattern. In practice that means the same mat works under a lifeguard's shoes and a swimmer's bare feet without compromise.
What sizes does it come in, and can I cover a large area?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It comes in 33-foot rolls in 2- and 3-foot widths, and you cut it to fit on site — no special tools or prep visit needed. For a longer run, like a poolside walkway or the length behind a bar, you simply lay and trim to the distance you need. Because it contours to uneven surfaces, it follows a real floor rather than needing a perfectly flat one. For widths beyond the standard rolls, ask us and we'll work out the best layout.
Where does Floorline work best?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Anywhere water and feet meet, indoors or out. It's a natural around pool decks and poolside walkways, in showers, changing and locker rooms, and recreation centers. It's also a favorite in hospitality — bar floors, the area behind a counter, and commercial kitchens — where spills and the odd breakage are constant and staff are on their feet for hours. Because it's certified for both shoes and bare feet, one mat handles a lot of different spaces.
What does it look like, and what colors can I get?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It has a clean, low-profile grid look that reads as tidy and purposeful rather than bulky — being thin, it sits close to the floor and doesn't dominate a space. It comes in black and red. Black is the easy, neutral choice that hides grit and debris around a pool or behind a bar, while red can mark off a zone or add a little warmth. Just keep the red out of constant direct sun, where it can fade over time.
My space is an odd shape and I'll be moving the mat to clean — is that easy?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Both are easy, and they're where this mat shines. Because it cuts to fit on site and contours to uneven surfaces, you can shape a run around drains, corners, and fixtures instead of forcing the space to match a fixed mat. And being the lightest, thinnest mat of its kind, it's simple to roll or lift by hand for cleaning — rinse it, let the floor underneath dry, and lay it back down. Send us your layout and we'll help you plan it.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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What WaterPro does before a wet pool deck becomes a fall A wet pool deck or locker-room floor looks harmless — until someone walks across it barefoot and the water under their feet does the deciding. It's easy to trust textured tile or a quick mop. The trouble is that...
What WaterPro does before a wet pool deck becomes a fall A wet pool deck or locker-room floor looks harmless...
What WaterPro does before a wet pool deck becomes a fall
A wet pool deck or locker-room floor looks harmless — until someone walks across it barefoot and the water under their feet does the deciding. It's easy to trust textured tile or a quick mop. The trouble is that water sits in a thin film on a flat surface, exactly where bare feet land, and tile that grips when dry can turn slick the moment it's wet.
WaterPro is built to take that film out of the equation. Its open-weave surface lets water drain straight through to the floor below, so the part you stand on stays above the puddle instead of in it. The molded grid gives bare feet and wet shoes real traction. That's the difference between a true non-slip pool mat and a mat that only feels safe when it's dry.
On a barefoot wet floor, a slip isn't a minor thing. The National Floor Safety Institute links wet, hard floors to a large share of slip-and-fall injuries, and pools, showers, and locker rooms keep those floors wet all day. A mat that drains the water away and holds grip underfoot is doing safety work every hour it's down.
Why an open-weave vinyl build, and why this one
WaterPro is made from soft, flexible vinyl shaped by injection molding into an open-weave grid. The soft vinyl is the part bare feet notice first — it's comfortable to stand and walk on, not hard and cold like tile. Just as important, the vinyl is blended with fungicidal compounds that resist athlete's foot fungus and mildew, which is exactly the problem damp locker rooms and shower floors tend to grow.
The open-weave pattern does double duty. Water and grit fall through the surface and collect below, so the top stays cleaner and drier underfoot, and there's nowhere for a slick film to pool. Because the mat is low-profile, it sits close to the floor — comfortable for bare feet and easy to walk on without a tripping lip at the edge.
The vinyl stays flexible, which makes it easy to live with: it has no bent memory, doesn't rattle underfoot, needs no pan beneath it, and lifts out for a quick hose-down or clean. It's also ADA compliant, can contribute toward LEED credits, and is made in the USA — details that matter when a mat has to satisfy a spec as well as a swimmer.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
WaterPro earns its place anywhere bare feet meet a wet floor. That's the classic pool deck and pool surround, but also aquatic centers, spas, saunas, hot-tub surrounds, shower and changing areas, and locker rooms. It even suits sand-heavy spots like beach resorts, where the open weave lets sand drop through instead of grinding underfoot. Wherever water and people share the floor, the job is the same: drain it, grip it.
It helps to say what this mat is not. It's a walk-on surface mat, not a flotation device, and not the liner-protector sheet that goes underneath an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. WaterPro works on top of the deck, under your feet — on concrete, tile, or a finished pool surround.
How it goes down depends on the space. It can lie loose with a finished vinyl ramp edge, drop into a recessed area for a flush, seamless look, or sit in a surface-mounted frame where you want a defined border. The same mat suits a tucked-in shower entry or a wall-to-wall locker-room floor.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
WaterPro is forgiving to order, but three things decide whether it fits your space the first time.
First, pick your installation style. A loose-lay mat with a ramped edge is the simplest — it drops in and can move for cleaning. A recessed install sits flush for a seamless, trip-free finish where the floor is prepped for it. A surface-mounted frame gives you a clean, defined border on an existing floor. Match the method to how finished the space needs to look.
Second, measure the whole wet path, not just the obvious spot. The walk from the pool to the locker room, the full shower floor, the area around a hot tub — size the mat to cover where feet are actually wet, since a dry-foot gap is where the next slip happens. Because it cuts to size on site and custom sizes are unlimited, odd shapes aren't a problem.
Third, choose the color with the room in mind. WaterPro comes in blue, black, gray, and green, with custom colors available. Blue and green read fresh and aquatic around a pool; gray and black hide grit and read more neutral in a locker room or spa. The color is a chance to fit the mat to the space rather than fight it.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and barefoot wet areas are where a wrong choice gets noticed fastest — by feet, by inspectors, and by anyone who slips. We'll help you choose an install style, size WaterPro to your actual wet path, and pick a color that suits the room. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Soft, flexible vinyl (injection-molded) Surface Open-weave grid pattern Hygiene Fungicidal compound; resists athlete's foot fungus and mildew Profile Low-profile; comfortable for bare feet Slip resistance Slip-resistant; built for wet, barefoot areas Drainage Open weave passes water and grit below the surface Formats Loose-lay; cut to width and length on site Install options Loose-lay with vinyl ramp; recessed/seamless; surface-mount frame Colors Blue, black, gray, green; custom colors available Custom sizes Unlimited Standards ADA compliant; contributes toward LEED credits Origin Made in the USA Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's WaterPro made of, and how does it keep its grip when it's wet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from soft, flexible vinyl that's injection-molded into an open-weave grid. Two things make it grip when wet. First, the open weave lets water drain straight through to the floor below, so you're standing on the mat instead of on a film of water. Second, the molded grid pattern gives bare feet and wet shoes real edges to hold onto. The vinyl is also blended with a fungicidal compound, so the same surface that grips also resists the athlete's foot fungus and mildew that damp floors tend to grow.
Will it hold up in a chlorinated, constantly wet pool area — and stay sanitary?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
That's the environment it's built for. The vinyl is made to live in constant moisture without breaking down, and because it's low-profile and loose-lay, you can lift it to hose it off and let the floor underneath dry — no trapped water, no pan to empty. The fungicidal compound works against the fungus and mildew that thrive in warm, wet, barefoot spaces, which is what keeps a locker room or shower from turning into a health problem. Routine cleaning is quick: rinse it, and it's ready.
Can I get it cut to fit my exact pool deck or shower?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Yes — that's one of its strengths. WaterPro cuts to width and length right on site, so it can follow the real shape of your deck, wrap around a corner, or fit a narrow shower entry without forcing your space to match a stock size. Custom sizes are unlimited, so whether you need a small mat at a shower threshold or a wall-to-wall run across a locker room, it can be made to the footprint you actually have.
Where does WaterPro work besides right at the pool?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Plenty of places beyond the pool's edge. It's at home in aquatic centers, spas and saunas, hot-tub surrounds, shower and changing areas, and locker rooms — anywhere people are barefoot and the floor stays wet. It even suits sand-prone spots like beach resorts, where the open weave lets sand fall through instead of grinding underfoot. If a space combines water, bare feet, and foot traffic, it's a candidate.
What colors does it come in, and which works best around a pool?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It comes in four standard colors — blue, black, gray, and green — and you can order custom colors on top of that. Around a pool, blue and green feel natural and fresh, picking up the water and the outdoor setting. In a locker room, spa, or shower, gray and black read more neutral and do a better job hiding the grit and debris these floors collect between cleanings. The color isn't just looks; it's a way to make the mat feel like it belongs in the room.
Can I match it to my facility's look or get a custom color?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Yes. Beyond the four standard colors, custom colors are available, so you can bring the mat closer to a facility's palette instead of settling for whatever's on the shelf. Combined with unlimited custom sizing, that means a resort, club, or aquatic center can specify a mat that fits both the space and the look it's going for. If you have a specific color or finish in mind, send it over and we'll tell you what's possible.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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What WaterPro does before a wet pool deck becomes a fall
A wet pool deck or locker-room floor looks harmless — until someone walks across it barefoot and the water under their feet does the deciding. It's easy to trust textured tile or a quick mop. The trouble is that water sits in a thin film on a flat surface, exactly where bare feet land, and tile that grips when dry can turn slick the moment it's wet.
WaterPro is built to take that film out of the equation. Its open-weave surface lets water drain straight through to the floor below, so the part you stand on stays above the puddle instead of in it. The molded grid gives bare feet and wet shoes real traction. That's the difference between a true non-slip pool mat and a mat that only feels safe when it's dry.
On a barefoot wet floor, a slip isn't a minor thing. The National Floor Safety Institute links wet, hard floors to a large share of slip-and-fall injuries, and pools, showers, and locker rooms keep those floors wet all day. A mat that drains the water away and holds grip underfoot is doing safety work every hour it's down.
Why an open-weave vinyl build, and why this one
WaterPro is made from soft, flexible vinyl shaped by injection molding into an open-weave grid. The soft vinyl is the part bare feet notice first — it's comfortable to stand and walk on, not hard and cold like tile. Just as important, the vinyl is blended with fungicidal compounds that resist athlete's foot fungus and mildew, which is exactly the problem damp locker rooms and shower floors tend to grow.
The open-weave pattern does double duty. Water and grit fall through the surface and collect below, so the top stays cleaner and drier underfoot, and there's nowhere for a slick film to pool. Because the mat is low-profile, it sits close to the floor — comfortable for bare feet and easy to walk on without a tripping lip at the edge.
The vinyl stays flexible, which makes it easy to live with: it has no bent memory, doesn't rattle underfoot, needs no pan beneath it, and lifts out for a quick hose-down or clean. It's also ADA compliant, can contribute toward LEED credits, and is made in the USA — details that matter when a mat has to satisfy a spec as well as a swimmer.
Where it belongs — and what it isn't
WaterPro earns its place anywhere bare feet meet a wet floor. That's the classic pool deck and pool surround, but also aquatic centers, spas, saunas, hot-tub surrounds, shower and changing areas, and locker rooms. It even suits sand-heavy spots like beach resorts, where the open weave lets sand drop through instead of grinding underfoot. Wherever water and people share the floor, the job is the same: drain it, grip it.
It helps to say what this mat is not. It's a walk-on surface mat, not a flotation device, and not the liner-protector sheet that goes underneath an above-ground pool. If you're after a mat to put under a pool or a float for the water, this isn't that product. WaterPro works on top of the deck, under your feet — on concrete, tile, or a finished pool surround.
How it goes down depends on the space. It can lie loose with a finished vinyl ramp edge, drop into a recessed area for a flush, seamless look, or sit in a surface-mounted frame where you want a defined border. The same mat suits a tucked-in shower entry or a wall-to-wall locker-room floor.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
WaterPro is forgiving to order, but three things decide whether it fits your space the first time.
First, pick your installation style. A loose-lay mat with a ramped edge is the simplest — it drops in and can move for cleaning. A recessed install sits flush for a seamless, trip-free finish where the floor is prepped for it. A surface-mounted frame gives you a clean, defined border on an existing floor. Match the method to how finished the space needs to look.
Second, measure the whole wet path, not just the obvious spot. The walk from the pool to the locker room, the full shower floor, the area around a hot tub — size the mat to cover where feet are actually wet, since a dry-foot gap is where the next slip happens. Because it cuts to size on site and custom sizes are unlimited, odd shapes aren't a problem.
Third, choose the color with the room in mind. WaterPro comes in blue, black, gray, and green, with custom colors available. Blue and green read fresh and aquatic around a pool; gray and black hide grit and read more neutral in a locker room or spa. The color is a chance to fit the mat to the space rather than fight it.
Why Mats Inc.
We've been matching mats to real floors since 1964, and barefoot wet areas are where a wrong choice gets noticed fastest — by feet, by inspectors, and by anyone who slips. We'll help you choose an install style, size WaterPro to your actual wet path, and pick a color that suits the room. It's part of our wider lineup of pool and wet-area matting, and every order is backed by our 1-year limited warranty.
Material Soft, flexible vinyl (injection-molded) Surface Open-weave grid pattern Hygiene Fungicidal compound; resists athlete's foot fungus and mildew Profile Low-profile; comfortable for bare feet Slip resistance Slip-resistant; built for wet, barefoot areas Drainage Open weave passes water and grit below the surface Formats Loose-lay; cut to width and length on site Install options Loose-lay with vinyl ramp; recessed/seamless; surface-mount frame Colors Blue, black, gray, green; custom colors available Custom sizes Unlimited Standards ADA compliant; contributes toward LEED credits Origin Made in the USA Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What's WaterPro made of, and how does it keep its grip when it's wet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
It's made from soft, flexible vinyl that's injection-molded into an open-weave grid. Two things make it grip when wet. First, the open weave lets water drain straight through to the floor below, so you're standing on the mat instead of on a film of water. Second, the molded grid pattern gives bare feet and wet shoes real edges to hold onto. The vinyl is also blended with a fungicidal compound, so the same surface that grips also resists the athlete's foot fungus and mildew that damp floors tend to grow.
Will it hold up in a chlorinated, constantly wet pool area — and stay sanitary?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
That's the environment it's built for. The vinyl is made to live in constant moisture without breaking down, and because it's low-profile and loose-lay, you can lift it to hose it off and let the floor underneath dry — no trapped water, no pan to empty. The fungicidal compound works against the fungus and mildew that thrive in warm, wet, barefoot spaces, which is what keeps a locker room or shower from turning into a health problem. Routine cleaning is quick: rinse it, and it's ready.
Can I get it cut to fit my exact pool deck or shower?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Yes — that's one of its strengths. WaterPro cuts to width and length right on site, so it can follow the real shape of your deck, wrap around a corner, or fit a narrow shower entry without forcing your space to match a stock size. Custom sizes are unlimited, so whether you need a small mat at a shower threshold or a wall-to-wall run across a locker room, it can be made to the footprint you actually have.
Where does WaterPro work besides right at the pool?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Plenty of places beyond the pool's edge. It's at home in aquatic centers, spas and saunas, hot-tub surrounds, shower and changing areas, and locker rooms — anywhere people are barefoot and the floor stays wet. It even suits sand-prone spots like beach resorts, where the open weave lets sand fall through instead of grinding underfoot. If a space combines water, bare feet, and foot traffic, it's a candidate.
What colors does it come in, and which works best around a pool?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
It comes in four standard colors — blue, black, gray, and green — and you can order custom colors on top of that. Around a pool, blue and green feel natural and fresh, picking up the water and the outdoor setting. In a locker room, spa, or shower, gray and black read more neutral and do a better job hiding the grit and debris these floors collect between cleanings. The color isn't just looks; it's a way to make the mat feel like it belongs in the room.
Can I match it to my facility's look or get a custom color?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing
Yes. Beyond the four standard colors, custom colors are available, so you can bring the mat closer to a facility's palette instead of settling for whatever's on the shelf. Combined with unlimited custom sizing, that means a resort, club, or aquatic center can specify a mat that fits both the space and the look it's going for. If you have a specific color or finish in mind, send it over and we'll tell you what's possible.
Written by Jinna Hopson, VP of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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