If your entrance has regular foot traffic, yes — whether residential or commercial.

It comes down to this: one high-quality mat that lasts 10+ years — or multiple cheaper mats that wear out and underperform. Many low-cost mats stop working within months, yet remain in place looking worn and ineffective for years.

Commercial mats are designed to capture dirt and moisture, protect your floors, and maintain their appearance over time.

Best advice: do it right the first time. Choosing an Enhanced Verified product ensures top-tier performance, durability, and maximum warranty protection.

One quality mat that outlasts cheaper alternatives will always cost less over time.

Premium mats use higher-quality fibres and backing to capture more dirt, last longer, and maintain their appearance.

Cheap mats — often found in big box stores — may look acceptable for a few months, but quickly lose effectiveness.

Premium mats continue performing for the life of the mat — cheap mats stop working long before they're replaced.

Yes — but not all mats do both well.

The best mats combine scraping fibres to remove debris and wiping fibres to absorb moisture for complete cleaning. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise behind our products, we can recommend the right solution for your specific needs.

The right mat doesn't make you choose between scraping and wiping — it does both well.

Ideally, 10–15 feet of walk-off matting (10 ft minimum can contribute toward LEED credits).

It takes several steps to properly remove dirt and moisture — less matting means more gets tracked inside. Where walk-off space is limited, choosing a high-performance mat becomes even more critical.

When space is tight, performance matters more — not less.

• Rubber: Can break down over time and potentially damage floors
• Vinyl (PVC): Durable but carries environmental concerns
• PVC-free: Lighter, longer-lasting, floor-safe, and will not discolour surfaces

Backing quality plays a major role in performance, longevity, and ease of maintenance.

PVC-free backing is lighter, longer-lasting, and floor-safe — it won't discolour or damage the surface beneath.

Yes.

A properly designed system can stop up to 80–90% of dirt and moisture, significantly reducing labour, maintenance, and floor wear.

Industry estimates suggest it can cost $700+ per pound of dirt that enters a building.

Stopping dirt at the door costs far less than cleaning it up inside.

Rental mats can seem convenient, but costs add up and quality is often inconsistent.

Lower-quality rental mats may also create slip or trip risks by shifting or bunching under foot or cart traffic.

Owning high-quality mats provides better performance, consistency, and long-term value.

Owned systems outperform rentals and cost less over time.

A quality commercial mat should last 5–10+ years, depending on traffic.

If you're replacing mats frequently, it's typically a sign of inferior materials or poor performance.

5–10+ years is the benchmark — frequent replacement is a sign of inferior product, not normal wear.

Yes.

By removing water and debris at the door, mats help reduce slips, falls, and liability risk — especially in wet or winter conditions.

Mats reduce slips, falls, and liability exposure — especially critical in wet seasons and Canadian winters.

The right solution depends on traffic, environment, and layout.

Choosing from our Enhanced Verified product line ensures superior cleaning performance and aesthetics, backed by expert guidance from our team.

Not sure which option is right? We offer a no-obligation trial — we provide a trial mat, you evaluate performance, and only proceed if it meets your expectations.

Test it in your space — performance should speak for itself.

• Light (office, boutique)
• Medium (residential, small retail)
• Heavy (schools, hospitals, high-rise buildings)

Higher traffic requires more aggressive scraper + wiper systems.

• Minimal (covered entry)
• Moderate (partial exposure)
• Heavy (fully exposed to rain/snow)

Moisture control is critical for safety and floor protection.

• Fully covered
• Partially covered
• Fully exposed

Outdoor exposure determines fibre type and backing performance requirements.

• Tile / Stone
• Hardwood
• Vinyl / LVT
• Carpet

Some backings can damage floors — ours won't.

• Performance first (maximum cleaning)
• Balanced
• Design-focused (high-end look)

We offer options that range from ultra-functional to premium aesthetic.

• Yes (recommended)
• Limited space
• Very tight entry

The most effective systems use: scraper → wiper → finisher.

• Yes
• No

Owned systems typically outperform rentals and cost less over time.

• Yes (LEED / ESG goals)
• Somewhat
• Not a priority

All Enhanced Entrance mats are PVC-free and environmentally responsible.

• Low (set it and forget it)
• Moderate
• High (frequent cleaning acceptable)

Different fibres and constructions impact cleaning frequency — we'll match the right mat to your maintenance capacity.

• Yes
• Maybe
• No

We offer a 30-day trial — no risk, no obligation. If it doesn't perform, we remove it.