All Recessed Entry Matting & Grates

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

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

How much traffic and rolling load can it handle?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

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

What finish and insert options are available?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

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

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

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

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

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

The Perfec Clean 3/8" Rollup Mats — Rubber Hinge is a recessed walk-off mat built for the busiest commercial entrances, with one distinction from its aluminum-hinge sibling: the rubber hinge. The aluminum tread rails scrape dirt off incoming shoes and channel water and snow down into the well below, while the rubber hinge lets the system roll up quietly and flex over minor variation in the surface beneath — the right call where cleaning happens around people rather than after hours.

The construction is built for volume. Tread rails are 6063-T52 aluminum, spaced 2 inches on center with slotted holes for maximum drainage — the same heavy-duty rail system as the aluminum-hinge version. It's rated for a 400-pound-per-wheel rolling load, so carts, hand trucks, and wheeled equipment cross it without deflecting the rails. The rubber hinge connecting the rails flexes more on removal and runs quieter through the cleaning cycle. It's made in America and meets Buy American Act requirements.

It installs two ways. Recessed, it seats into a well 3/8 to 7/16 inch deep and finishes flush with the surrounding floor — the clean, continuous look a recessed mat in a tiled floor is specified for. Surface-mounted, it takes a beveled perimeter frame so the edge doesn't become a tripping hazard. The rubber hinge's extra flex also tolerates minor unevenness in the well floor that a rigid hinge wouldn't sit cleanly over. Send the measured well depth and we'll confirm the fit.

Within the recessed grate systems range, the rubber hinge is the pick for quieter, occupied spaces — healthcare corridors, hospitality during business hours, executive floors — and for wells with slight surface variation. Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable, so the threshold reads as a deliberate design element rather than a utility mat. The aluminum rails run for decades; the tread inserts are the wear component and get replaced when they show it, without pulling the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both. Recessed, the well should be 3/8 to 7/16 inch deep so the mat finishes flush with the surrounding floor. Surface-mounted, you add a beveled perimeter frame so the raised edge doesn't create a tripping hazard. The rubber hinge gives a little extra tolerance for minor unevenness in the well floor. If the well is already built, send the measured depth and we'll confirm the fit; if it's still in design, plan it to the 3/8-to-7/16-inch range.

What's the cleaning routine, and how long does it last?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Daily surface sweeping or vacuuming keeps loose debris off the rails; deeper cleaning means lifting the system out, clearing the well underneath, and setting it back — the rubber hinge rolls up quietly and tolerates more variation in the surface beneath during that cycle. The aluminum rail structure runs 15 to 20 years at moderate-traffic installations; the tread inserts are the wear component and get replaced every three to seven years depending on traffic and debris exposure.

When should I choose the rubber hinge over the aluminum one?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Pick the rubber hinge where quiet matters or the floor isn't perfectly even. It rolls up with less mechanical noise, which is the difference-maker in spaces cleaned while occupied — healthcare corridors, hotels during business hours, executive offices — and it flexes to sit cleanly over minor variation in the well floor that a rigid aluminum hinge would bridge awkwardly. Choose the aluminum hinge instead when you want maximum structural guidance during the lift cycle.

What finish and insert options are available, and does it look industrial?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable, so the read is yours to set. Neutral inserts in matching tones look quiet and refined; contrast or color-blocked inserts make the threshold a design feature; scraping-style inserts lean functional. The visible aluminum rails between insert bands give an architectural, intentional look that suits corporate, hospitality, and institutional entrances — it only reads industrial if you spec it that way. Send your palette and we'll lay out the combinations.

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

The Perfec Clean 3/4" Rollup Grate — Rubber Hinge steps up from the 3/8" systems to a deeper 3/4" rail height, built for recessed entrances facing more water and debris than a shallow grate can hold. The taller rails open more space for inserts and more reservoir capacity in the well below, so water, snow melt, and heavy debris drop out of the traffic path instead of saturating the surface. The rubber hinge lets the system roll up quietly for cleaning.

The construction handles the worst-case load. Aluminum tread rails at 3/4" height, with slotted drainage and a rubber hinge connecting them, channel dirt and water down into a deeper well than the 3/8" systems reach. That extra depth is the whole point — it gives the reservoir capacity that continuous-wet and high-debris entrances need. It carries a heavy per-wheel rolling load for carts and wheeled equipment, and it's made in America to Buy American Act standards.

This is a recessed system: the well needs roughly 7/8 inch of depth minimum to seat the 3/4" rails flush with the surrounding floor. It won't retrofit into a well built for a 3/8" construction, so confirm the depth before specifying. For new construction, design the well to the system rather than the reverse. Send the measured or planned well depth and we'll confirm the 3/4" grate fits — or point you to a shallower system if it doesn't.

Within the recessed grate systems range, the 3/4" rubber hinge is the pick for the wet and heavy-debris end — building entrances in wet climates, outdoor-to-indoor transitions at facilities with outdoor staging, and entries facing heavy gravel, sand, or snow-and-salt loads. Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable. The aluminum rail structure runs for decades; the tread inserts are the wear component and get replaced when they show it, without pulling the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need the 3/4" grate instead of a 3/8" system?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Step up to the 3/4" grate when the entrance handles more water or debris than a shallow system can hold — continuous-wet conditions, snow-and-salt loads, heavy gravel and sand, or outdoor-to-indoor transitions. The taller rails and deeper well give the reservoir capacity to keep that load below the walking surface between cleanings. It needs about 7/8 inch of well depth minimum, so it's a recessed system and won't drop into a well sized for a 3/8" construction.

How is it cleaned, and how long does it last?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Sweep or vacuum the rail surface daily to keep loose debris from working into the inserts; for deeper cleaning, the rubber hinge lets you roll the system up quietly, clear the deeper well underneath, and set it back. Because the well holds more, it goes longer between deep cleanings at wet and high-debris entries. The aluminum rail structure runs 15 to 20 years at moderate traffic; the tread inserts are the wear part, replaced every three to seven years depending on load.

A deeper grate sounds industrial — can it still look intentional at a nice entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It can. The 3/4" system shows a bit more rail face than the shallow versions, but the same finish and insert choices control the read — neutral insert tones keep it quiet and architectural, contrast or color-blocking makes it a deliberate feature. It earns its place at wet-climate building entrances and transition zones where appearance still matters, like hotel and corporate entries that take real weather. Spec the inserts to the space and it reads as design, not utility.

What finish and insert options can we specify?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable. Neutral tones read refined; contrast or color-blocked inserts coordinate with brand standards at the threshold; scraping-style inserts lean functional for the heaviest debris. Larger orders can specify custom anodized finishes on the aluminum. Send your color palette or brand guidelines with the well dimensions and we'll lay out the combinations that fit.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

The Perfec Clean 1-5/8" Grate is the heaviest construction in the recessed grate range, built for the deepest wells and the most aggressive incoming debris. At 1-5/8" rail height it holds far more water, snow melt, and heavy debris below the walking surface than the shallower systems — the reservoir capacity that industrial-leaning entrances need to keep the threshold clear between cleanings. Where volume and debris overwhelm a 3/8" or 3/4" grate, this is the system that keeps up.

The construction is sized for punishment. Aluminum tread rails at 1-5/8" height carry continuous foot and wheeled traffic while channeling water and heavy debris down into a deep well below. The depth is the defining feature — it gives substantial reservoir capacity for snow melt, gravel, sand, and standing water that smaller systems saturate under. Made in America to Buy American Act standards, it's specified where the entrance load sits at the top of the commercial range.

Well depth is the gating spec. The 1-5/8" rails need roughly 1-3/4 inch of well depth minimum to seat flush with the surrounding floor, well beyond what a 3/8" or 3/4" system requires. It won't retrofit into a shallower well, so confirm the depth before ordering — for new construction, design the recess to the system. Send the measured or planned well depth and we'll confirm the 1-5/8" grate fits, or route you to a shallower construction.

Within the recessed grate systems range, the 1-5/8" grate is the industrial-leaning specification — manufacturing facility entrances, transportation hubs, warehouse-adjacent thresholds, and any entry where the volume and aggression of incoming debris justify the deeper well. Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are still configurable where appearance matters. The aluminum structure runs for decades; the tread inserts are the wear component and get replaced when they show it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 1-5/8" grate the right call instead of a shallower system?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

When the incoming load is at the top of the commercial range — manufacturing and warehouse-adjacent entrances, transportation hubs, and entries facing heavy gravel, sand, snow melt, or standing water that a 3/8" or 3/4" system would saturate. The deep rails and well hold that debris below the walking surface far longer between cleanings. It needs roughly 1-3/4 inch of well depth minimum, so it's strictly a recessed system for purpose-built or deep wells.

What does maintenance look like, and how long does it last?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Surface sweeping or vacuuming keeps loose debris off the rails; periodic deep cleaning means clearing the well underneath — and because the well holds so much, high-debris entrances go longer between those deep cleanings than they would on a shallow grate. The aluminum rail structure runs 15 to 20 years or more at the moderate-to-heavy traffic these installations see; the tread inserts are the wear component, replaced every few years depending on how aggressive the debris load is.

This is clearly the industrial option — does it ever suit a visible, public entrance?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Mostly it lives where function leads — loading-adjacent doors, plant entrances, transit thresholds — and there the look is beside the point. But where a heavy-duty entry is also public, like a transit hub concourse or a building lobby that takes serious weather, the insert choice still controls the read: neutral tones keep it restrained, contrast makes it deliberate. It's a workhorse first, but it doesn't have to look raw if the space calls for more.

What finish and insert options can we specify on it?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Aluminum finish, tread insert type, and insert colors are all configurable, even on the heaviest construction. Scraping-style inserts make sense for the aggressive debris these entries see; textile inserts and specific color palettes are available where the threshold is more visible. Larger orders can specify custom anodized finishes. Send your debris profile and any brand color requirements with the well dimensions and we'll spec the insert configuration.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Super Berber Matting is a dense berber entrance mat that does the two hardest jobs at a busy door at once: it scrapes grit off shoes and soaks up the moisture they carry. The needle-punch berber surface is solution-dyed in up to 40 colors, and a custom logo can be inlaid right into it — so it cleans the entrance and carries the brand in the same mat.

What Super Berber Does Before Dirt and Water Reach the Floor

At a busy entrance, dirt and water arrive on shoes — ISSA research shows the door is where most of a building's dirt comes in. Left to cross the threshold, that grit grinds at the floor and wet shoes leave a lobby slick. The dense berber pile catches both: it scrapes solids loose and holds moisture in the fiber, while the all-weather rubber backing keeps the mat planted, so the dirt and water stay on the mat, not the floor.

Why Solution-Dyed Berber, and Why This One

The mat is built from 100% solution-dyed polypropylene berber, needle-punched into a dense half-inch pile that weighs about 52 ounces per square yard. Solution-dyed means the color is locked into the fiber rather than printed on top, so it does not bleach or wear pale. The polypropylene is UV- and abrasion-resistant, which is what lets the mat hold its look under heavy traffic and sun.

Of the two jobs an entrance mat does, this one leans toward wiping — the deep pile is built to pull moisture and fine dirt off shoes and keep it there, with strong scraping behind it. An all-weather rubber backing grips the floor and stands up to wet conditions, so the mat works at an interior lobby or a covered outdoor entrance alike.

Where It Belongs, and What It Is Not

Super Berber fits heavy-traffic entrances where appearance counts as much as cleaning — office buildings, shops, lobbies, schools, airports, and sport concourses. It works indoors or at a covered outdoor entrance, and it sits in our range of moisture-control entrance matting as the absorbent option that traps water in the pile rather than channeling it away.

What it is not is a drainage grid or a heavy-mud scraper. It holds the moisture it collects, so where standing water has to drain off, an open grid mat is the better tool — and where shoes arrive caked in mud, a coarse scraper out front will spare the pile. Super Berber is the mat that finishes the job: wiping shoes clean and dry once the worst is knocked off.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, decide what the door mostly throws at it. If the entrance is about moisture and a clean, finished look, Super Berber is built for exactly that. If shoes arrive heavy with mud or grit, set a coarse scraper ahead of it so the berber handles the wiping rather than clogging with debris it was not meant to take alone.

Second, size it and pick the edge. It comes in standard mats up to four by fourteen feet, in rolls, or custom-cut to your dimensions — up to thirteen feet two inches wide and inlaid runs to a hundred feet. Borders can be heat-sealed, square-cut, or beveled, and custom shapes are on the table if the entrance calls for one.

Third, plan the logo and colors early. The logo is needle-punched into the pile from a palette of up to 40 colors, so it needs camera-ready artwork before a quote. One thing to know up front: this construction does not do exact PMS brand-color matching — you choose from the 40 — so check that your colors are covered before you commit.

Why Mats Inc.

We have specified entrance matting since 1964, and a logo mat only works if the artwork, the colors, and the size are right before it is made. We take your logo, match it to the available colors, confirm the size and border, and lay out the inlay — so the mat that arrives cleans the entrance and reads as your brand, not a near-miss. Send your artwork and we will start there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Berber Matting made of?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is built from 100% solution-dyed polypropylene berber, needle-punched into a dense half-inch pile of about 52 ounces per square yard, over an all-weather rubber backing. Solution-dyed means the color runs through each fiber instead of sitting on the surface, so it resists fading and bleaching. The polypropylene is UV- and abrasion-resistant, which is what lets the mat keep its look under heavy traffic, indoors or at a covered outdoor entrance.

How much traffic can it take, and how well does it handle water?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is rated for heavy traffic, and wiping is its strong suit — the deep berber pile is built to pull moisture and fine dirt off shoes and hold it down in the fiber, away from the floor. The solution-dyed, UV- and abrasion-resistant construction keeps it from looking worn or faded as the traffic adds up. Like any pile mat, it performs best when it is vacuumed regularly and washed when it needs it, so the trapped soil does not pack down into the pile.

Is it a scraper or a wiper, and where should I place it?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It does both, but it leans wiper — it is at its best absorbing moisture and fine grit rather than knocking off heavy mud. Place it where it covers the full walking path so shoes take several steps on it. If the entrance sees heavy mud or sand, put a coarse scraper mat outside the door first and let Super Berber do the wiping inside; that two-stage setup keeps the pile from clogging and keeps the floor beyond it clean and dry.

Can you inlay our logo, and how sharp will it look?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes — the logo is needle-punched right into the berber pile, not printed on top, so it wears in with the mat instead of scuffing off. It is one of the largest custom logo mats made, which gives a logo room to read cleanly at the door, and custom shapes are possible if you want the mat itself to follow a form. We do need camera-ready artwork before quoting, so the inlay is laid out accurately from the start.

What colors can we get, and can you match our exact brand color?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

There are up to 40 colors to build the base and the logo from, which covers most brand palettes. The one honest limit to flag: this construction does not offer exact PMS brand-color matching — you choose from the 40 standard colors rather than a custom-mixed shade. Because the colors are solution-dyed into the fiber, whatever you pick holds up without fading. Send your brand colors and we will confirm the closest matches before anything is made.

Will it still look professional after a season of heavy use?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That is what the solution-dyed berber is for. With the color locked into the fiber and the polypropylene resisting UV and abrasion, the mat holds its appearance far better than a surface-printed mat, which tends to go pale and tired at a busy door. The berber texture reads clean and upscale rather than utilitarian, so it suits a lobby or storefront where the entrance is part of the first impression.

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

A Spaghetti Mat is an open, coiled-vinyl scraper — the looped surface looks like a tangle of spaghetti, and that tangle is what pulls mud and grit off shoes at the door. It is a light-traffic outdoor scraper that drains and dries fast, made to keep debris outside the building instead of tracked across the floor inside.

What a Spaghetti Mat Does Before the Dirt Gets Inside

An outdoor entrance is where most of a building's dirt arrives. A scraper mat's job is to take that dirt off shoes before it crosses the threshold — and that matters, because ISSA field data shows about twelve times more dirt enters a building during wet weather. The coiled loops scrape from every direction and let the loosened grit and water fall through to the surface below, so it stays off the floor inside.

Why Coiled Vinyl, and Why This One

The mat is built from looped PVC — vinyl coiled into an open, springy surface about three-eighths of an inch thick. The loops run in no single direction, so they scrape a shoe no matter which way someone steps. The vinyl resists mildew and fading, and the open structure dries quickly instead of staying soggy after rain.

It comes two ways. A backed version has a foam backing that helps it sit still on a hard floor; an unbacked version skips the backing so water runs straight through, which suits a recessed well or any spot where drainage matters. Both are slip-resistant, and either can be finished with an applied vinyl edge.

Where It Belongs, and Where It Doesn't

A Spaghetti Mat fits lighter-traffic entrances — office buildings, small retail stores, banks, post offices, churches, and motels — and it is at its best outdoors, where draining and scraping count more than a finished look. It works in a surface spot or dropped into a recessed well, and it sits in our range of exterior entrance mats for the door that needs a workhorse scraper.

What it is not is a heavy-traffic mat or a drying mat. It is rated for light to medium use, so a high-volume entrance will wear it faster than it should — step up to a heavier scraper there. And it scrapes far better than it wipes, so it will not dry wet shoes on its own. Pair it with an absorbent mat inside for that.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, be honest about the traffic. The Spaghetti Mat is a light-to-medium-traffic scraper, and that is where it earns its keep. At a busy main entrance with constant footfall, a heavier-built scraper will hold up longer, so save this one for secondary doors, service entries, and lower-volume buildings.

Second, choose backed or unbacked, and size it. Pick the backed version to keep the mat planted on a hard floor, or the unbacked version where water needs to drain straight through, such as a recessed well. Standard sizes are three by five and four by six feet, with rolls up to four feet wide cut to length.

Third, plan what pairs with it. Because it scrapes but does not absorb, set an absorbent mat just inside the door so the Spaghetti Mat knocks off the mud and water outside and the second mat dries what is left. That two-stage setup is what keeps the floor inside clean and dry.

Why Mats Inc.

We have specified entrance matting since 1964, and the right scraper depends on the door it guards. We will help you weigh backed against unbacked, match the size to the opening, and decide whether a light-traffic scraper is the right call or the entrance needs something heavier. Tell us the traffic and the setting, and we will spec it to fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Spaghetti Mat made of?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is built from looped PVC — vinyl coiled into an open, springy surface about three-eighths of an inch thick. The loops run in no single direction, so the mat scrapes a shoe whichever way someone steps onto it. It comes in a backed version, with a foam backing that helps it stay put on a hard floor, and an unbacked version that lets water run straight through. The vinyl resists mildew and fading, so it holds up to weather outdoors.

How much traffic can it handle, and how long will it last?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It is a light-to-medium-traffic scraper, so it is happiest at secondary doors, smaller retail spaces, offices, and similar buildings rather than a high-volume main entrance. The backed version weighs about 0.69 pounds per square foot and the unbacked about 0.53, enough to stay in place without being a chore to lift and clean. Because the vinyl resists mildew and fading, it keeps its look outdoors. In a busier doorway, plan to step up to a heavier scraper that will last longer under constant footfall.

Does it drain, and should I get the backed or unbacked version?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Both scrape well; the difference is what happens to the water. The unbacked version is open underneath, so water and grit fall straight through — that is the one for a recessed well or any spot where drainage matters. The backed version has a foam backing that keeps it planted on a hard, flat floor where you do not want it sliding. If the mat is going outdoors where rain needs somewhere to go, unbacked is usually the call; on a dry interior floor, backed.

What colors does it come in, and will it look right out front?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It comes in brown, gray, and black in the backed version, and brown or gray unbacked. The look is honest and utilitarian — a practical scraper rather than a decorative mat — so it suits service entries, side doors, and lower-key building fronts. For a polished main entrance where the mat is part of the first impression, a more finished entrance mat usually fits the look better, with the Spaghetti Mat doing the rough work elsewhere.

Can I get it in a custom size?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes, within its width. Standard mats come in three-by-five and four-by-six feet, and it is also sold in rolls up to four feet wide that we cut to the length you need — so a long or non-standard run is straightforward as long as it stays within that four-foot width. If you want the cut edges finished, just tell us which sides, and we will add an applied vinyl edge there.

Can you add our logo to it?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Not this mat — the Spaghetti Mat is a plain functional scraper, with no logo or custom-color option. Its job is taking dirt and water off shoes, not carrying a brand. If you want your logo at the door, that belongs on a logo construction made for it, which we can point you to. Many buyers use both: a logo mat where people see it, and a scraper like this one where the real cleaning happens.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

The Mat Recess Frame is the structural edge of a recessed entrance — the aluminum perimeter that finishes the well and gives a grate system or mat insert a clean, anchored border to seat against. It isn't matting; it's the housing that makes a recessed installation look finished and stay put, turning a rough or new-construction recess into a proper, square well with a defined edge profile flush to the surrounding floor.

It's fabricated from extruded 6063 aluminum alloy and cut to the exact dimensions of the well. The frame ships with mitered corners, anchor keys, and corner pins for straightforward on-site assembly — squared up, anchored into the recess, and ready to receive the matting or grate that drops in. The aluminum holds its profile under traffic and against the wheeled loads that cross a commercial threshold, so the edge stays true over the life of the installation.

You need the frame when the recess is being built or renovated — new construction, a remodel, or any well that doesn't already have a finished edge to seat matting against. It's specified alongside the grate or insert selection so the well, edge profile, and matting all match. If an existing recess already has a sound frame in place, you don't need a new one; the frame is for wells being created or rebuilt, not for replacing matting in a well that's already framed.

Because it's cut to the actual well dimensions, the Mat Recess Frame handles standard and non-standard recesses alike — square openings, long runs, and the odd geometry catalog sizes don't fit. Within the recessed grate systems range it's the structural partner to the matting rather than a product you choose on its own: spec the grate or insert, then spec the frame to receive it. Send the well dimensions and the matting it has to hold and we'll fabricate the frame to suit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mat Recess Frame, and when do I actually need one?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's the aluminum perimeter frame that finishes a recessed entrance well and gives the matting or grate a square, anchored edge to seat against — it isn't matting itself. You need it when the recess is being built or renovated and doesn't yet have a sound, finished edge. New construction and remodels call for it; an existing well that already has a good frame doesn't. It's specified alongside the grate or insert so the well and matting match.

How does it install, and how is it sized?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It's fabricated from extruded 6063 aluminum to the exact dimensions of your well and ships with mitered corners, anchor keys, and corner pins for on-site assembly — squared up, anchored into the recess, and ready to receive the matting. Because it's cut to your measurements, it handles standard and non-standard well shapes. Send the well's length, width, and depth, plus the grate or insert it has to hold, and we'll fabricate the frame to fit.

How does the frame edge look against the surrounding floor — tile, stone, or carpet?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That's exactly what the frame is there to get right. A clean aluminum edge sits flush with the surrounding finish so the recessed mat reads as part of the floor rather than a hole cut into it — the defined border is what separates a finished-looking threshold from one that looks unfinished at the edges. The profile is specified to match the floor course it meets, whether that's a tile edge, a stone surround, or a carpet transition.

Can the frame be finished or sized to match our space?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes. It's cut to your exact well dimensions, so it suits non-standard openings and architectural geometry, not just catalog sizes. The aluminum can be specified in finishes that coordinate with the surrounding floor and the grate or insert it frames, so the whole recessed installation reads as one intentional detail rather than mismatched parts. Send the dimensions and the surrounding floor finish and we'll match the frame to the space.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Custom Coco Mats are made from real coconut fiber — coir — for entrances where a warm, natural-material look matters as much as keeping the floor clean. The coarse fiber scrapes grit and traps dirt at the door, while the organic texture gives a threshold a premium feel that synthetic mats don't replicate. They sit among our indoor logo mats as the natural-fiber option, built specifically for recessed entrance wells.

Coir earns its place at the door through the fiber itself. The coarse natural strands scrape soil off shoes and hold it down in the pile, away from the walking surface. Most of the dirt inside a building arrives on foot traffic, per ISSA, and a dense coir face is built to catch it.

The coir is bonded to a vinyl backing and supplied as sheet and roll goods, so each mat is cut to the exact opening rather than forced to a stock size. It's a semipermanent installation for recessed wells: set into the recess with a releasable adhesive and sized so it sits flush with the surrounding floor. Give us the well dimensions and we cut it to fit; if you're specifying a new well, we can work from the opening you're planning.

Coir also carries a real sustainability story: it's a natural, renewable fiber — a byproduct of the coconut harvest — which is part of why it gets specified for green-minded and design-forward projects. A recessed coir entrance system can contribute toward LEED when it's specified as a maintained walk-off system and documented for the credits a project is pursuing. Because the exact contribution depends on the LEED version and the credits in play, send us the points you're targeting and we'll confirm how this fits.

This is an indoor mat. Coir is a natural fiber, so it belongs at interior and covered entrances — lobbies, vestibule wells, hospitality and institutional entries, and design-forward or sustainability-minded spaces. It isn't built for open exterior or wet exposure, where natural fiber breaks down; a synthetic scraper is the right call there.

It's custom-cut to your well, with bold logo and border options worked into the coir. Vacuum and clean it on a regular schedule, and replace it when the fiber thins or wears in the main path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we put our logo on a coco mat?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

Yes, within what the fiber does well. Coir takes bold, clean branding — a company name, a simple logo, a border or color block — worked into the natural mat. What it can't do is the fine detail, gradients, or photographic artwork that a printed carpet mat handles, because the fiber is coarse by nature. If your logo is bold and reads at a glance, coir gives it a distinctive, organic look; if it's intricate, we'd point you to a printed mat instead. Send us the artwork and we'll tell you honestly how it will translate.

Why choose natural coir over a synthetic entrance mat?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It's about the impression and the material story. Coir reads as warm and natural in a way a synthetic mat doesn't — it suits lobbies, hospitality entries, and spaces designed around natural materials, and it pairs with a genuine sustainability message because the fiber is natural and renewable. You're trading some of the all-weather toughness of a synthetic for a premium, organic look. For an indoor entrance where first impressions and values both matter, that's often the right trade.

Does it work in a recessed entrance well, and how is it installed?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

That's what it's built for. It comes as sheet and roll goods cut to your well, and it's sized to the recess depth so it sits flush in a standard recess. It's a semipermanent installation — set in with a releasable adhesive rather than loose-laid — so it stays put as a permanent part of the entrance. Give us the well dimensions and we'll cut it to fit; if you're specifying a new well, we can work from the opening size you're planning.

Can it help with LEED certification?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

It can contribute, and it's worth setting expectations precisely. Coir is a natural, renewable material, and a recessed coir mat installed as a maintained walk-off entrance system is the kind of entryway system LEED has historically recognized — typically when it runs at least 10 feet in the main direction of travel and is cleaned on a regular schedule. The exact credit and point value depend on which LEED version your project is using, so tell us the rating system and the credits you're targeting, and we'll confirm in writing how this product fits before you spec it.

By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.

Coco Coir Rolls

Coco Coir Rolls are an eco-friendly and durable flooring solution crafted from natural coconut husk fibers. These highly effective entrance mats are designed to trap dirt and moisture, keeping your interior spaces clean and free from debris. Ideal for high-traffic areas like lobbies, entryways, and commercial spaces, Coco Coir Rolls offer a natural, rustic aesthetic while providing excellent functionality.

Key Features of Coco Coir Rolls

• Eco-Friendly Material: Made from 100% natural coconut fibers, Coco Coir Rolls are a sustainable choice for environmentally-conscious spaces.
• Excellent Dirt and Moisture Trapping: The coarse texture effectively captures dirt and absorbs moisture, keeping interiors clean and reducing maintenance efforts.
• Durable and Long-Lasting: Designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, these coir mats offer long-term performance in busy commercial areas.
• Slip-Resistant: Provides a secure, non-slip surface, ensuring safety in both wet and dry conditions.
• Easy to Install: Available in rolls, Coco Coir can be easily cut to fit a variety of spaces, making it a versatile option for custom installations.
• Natural Aesthetic: The rustic appearance of coir mats adds a natural and warm touch to any entryway or lobby.

Ideal for High-Traffic Areas

Coco Coir Rolls are the perfect combination of sustainability and functionality. Their natural fibers, superior dirt-trapping capabilities, and slip-resistant design make them the ideal solution for keeping high-traffic spaces clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Design Links is a modular walk-off matting system for high-traffic commercial entrances — the kind of doorway where one mat will not cover the span and the entrance is part of how the building presents itself. Its open-weave grid scrapes shoes on every step while alternating carpet strips dry them, and the panels are engineered to fit an entry of almost any size or shape.

What Design Links Does Before the Entrance Wears the Floor Inside

Most of a building's dirt and moisture arrives on shoes at the front door — ISSA research shows the entrance is where the bulk of it enters. Left unchecked, that grit grinds down interior flooring and wet shoes turn a lobby floor slick. Design Links stops both at the threshold: the grid scrapes the dirt off, the open weave drops it below the walking surface, and the carpet strips wick the water, so shoes leave the mat cleaner and drier than they arrived.

Why an Open-Weave Grid with Carpet Strips, and Why This One

The system is built from flexible, injection-molded PVC panels in an open-weave, grid-rib design. The raised ribs scrape shoe bottoms from every direction, and the gaps between them let dirt and water fall through to the well below, out of the traffic path. Set between the ribs are dense polypropylene carpet strips that pull moisture off shoes — the drying half of a scrape-and-dry surface.

It comes with permanent carpet strips or easily replaceable ones, plus a heavy-duty build for pallet-jack and heavy wheel traffic. The surface is genuinely slip-resistant, not just textured: under ASTM D2047 it measures a static coefficient of friction — a standard grip rating — of 0.79 dry and 1.04 wet, where anything above 0.5 counts as slip-resistant. So it grips harder wet than many floors do dry.

Where It Belongs, and Where It Doesn't

Design Links fits busy commercial entrances where appearance and performance both matter — medical buildings, schools, offices, banks, retail floors with shopping carts, and apartment lobbies. It is built for high foot, cart, and pallet-jack traffic, and it reads as a designed part of the entrance rather than a mat dropped on the floor. It sits in our range of exterior entrance matting for entries that need a full walk-off system.

What it is not is a quick single-door doormat. It is a configured system, engineered to a floor plan, so it is more than a low-traffic side entrance needs. It is also an entryway system at heart — the optional aluminum trim is all-weather, but plan it for the entrance threshold and vestibule, where a scrape-and-dry grid earns its place, rather than as an open-air mat out in the elements.

Three Things to Check Before You Spec It

First, decide how it sits in the floor. Recessed into a half-inch well, the mat finishes flush with the surrounding floor — no lip to trip on, which is what makes it ADA-friendly and the cleanest-looking option. Surface-mounted, it sits on top inside a ramped aluminum frame. Either way, the floor underneath needs to be hard and smooth.

Second, match the version to the traffic. Permanent carpet strips suit steady foot traffic and a fixed look; replaceable strips let you swap worn or restyled inserts without redoing the mat; and the heavy-duty build is the one for pallet jacks and heavy rolling loads. Be honest about what crosses the door, because that choice drives how long the surface lasts.

Third, measure the opening and pick the finishes. The panels are custom-engineered to your width, length, and door swing, so wide, long, or irregular entries are all workable. Then choose the base color, the carpet-strip tone, and — if you are recessing it — the anodized trim finish, so the entrance reads the way you want it to.

Why Mats Inc.

We have specified entrance systems since 1964, and a walk-off system lives or dies on the layout. We take your opening, your door swing, and your traffic, then engineer the panel configuration and help you choose the version and finishes — so the grid covers the path without awkward gaps and the entrance protects the floor behind it. Send the measurements and we will lay it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Design Links install — can it go flush into the floor?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Two main ways. Recessed, it drops into a half-inch-deep well and finishes flush with the surrounding floor, so there is no raised edge — that is the ADA-friendly option and the one that looks built-in. Surface-mounted, it sits on top of the floor inside a ramped aluminum frame that eases the edges. In both cases the floor underneath should be hard and smooth, and the panels are custom-engineered and fit to the opening on-site.

Can Design Links handle carts and heavy traffic, and how slip-resistant is it?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

Yes — it is built for heavy foot, cart, and pallet-jack traffic, with a heavy-duty version for the busiest rolling loads, so it holds up at retail, healthcare, and institutional entrances where lighter mats break down. On slip resistance it tests well above the bar: under ASTM D2047 it measures a static coefficient of friction of 0.79 dry and 1.04 wet, where anything over 0.5 is considered slip-resistant. As with any walk-off system, lifting the panels periodically to vacuum out the debris collected beneath them is what keeps it performing and extends its life. It carries our standard one-year warranty.

How does it scrape and dry at the same time?

Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO

The surface does two jobs. The raised PVC grid ribs scrape grit off shoe bottoms with every step, and because the grid is open, that loosened dirt and water fall through to the well below instead of riding back up onto the next shoe. Running between the ribs are dense polypropylene carpet strips that wick moisture off shoes. So one pass scrapes the solids loose and dries the wet, which is what keeps both off the floor inside.

What are the color and finish options?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

More than most entrance systems. The PVC base comes in black, gray, brown, and green, with custom base colors available for a specific palette. The carpet strips come in charcoal, gingerbread, and emerald. And if you are recessing the mat, the anodized aluminum trim is offered in clear, black, bronze, and gold. That range is the point — it lets the entrance read as a designed part of the space, which is usually why a building chooses this over a plain walk-off mat.

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

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

That is exactly what the modular design is for. The panels are custom-engineered and cut to your width and length, and laid out around doors and floor-plan features, so wide double-door entries, long approaches, and irregular footprints are all workable. There is no standard size to force the space into. Send the area's measurements and shape, along with the door swing, and we will lay out a configuration that covers it cleanly, without partial pieces stranded at the edges.

Will it look upscale, or like a utility mat?

Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing

It is designed for upscale entrances, and it shows. The grid-and-carpet surface looks deliberate and finished, especially recessed flush with anodized trim framing it, so it presents as part of the architecture rather than a mat thrown down at the door. With the base color, carpet tone, and trim finish chosen to match the space, it carries the entrance instead of cluttering it — which is the reason buildings specify a system like this where appearance counts.

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