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3 Best Reasons to Choose Waterhog Floor Mats

3 Best Reasons to Choose Waterhog Floor Mats

Waterhog mats are a well-known industry leader and a popular choice among commercial facilities of most industries.  But what makes these floor mats so effective?  Our editorial team has assembled this introduction to Waterhog matting products to provide an inside look at one of the industry’s most well known commercial floor mats.  For specific product information and application suggestions, please see the section below titled Editor’s Pick:  Top Waterhog Products.  Eagle Mat service representatives are also available to assist in product selection and consultation at 877-333-1018. Reason #1:  How they’re made Waterhog mats are made with a special type of … Continue reading

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High Traffic Entries: 5 Recessed Solutions to Consider

High Traffic Entries:  5 Recessed Solutions to Consider

Recessed mats are not new in the commercial matting business and it has been helping many businesses already. However, still some business owners refuse to invest in recessed mats because it is pricier than the average commercial mats. Many businesses have benefited from recessed mat applications in the entryways to their commercial or production facilities.  These mats are highly effective and discreet; they are framed in an empty space in the floor that keeps the surface flush with the ground. Using recessed mats has a number of benefits more than the average commercial floor mat. One direct advantage is a … Continue reading

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Floor Mats: Frequently Asked Questions

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Floor mat installation often raises a number of questions.  Eagle Mat and Floor Products has created this easy-to-follow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to help you learn more about floor mats, mat installation, and maintenance. What purpose do floor mats serve in a commercial setting? Commercial matting serves several core functions.  Entrance mats, for example, line the floor spaces surrounding the entrance and exit areas of a building.  These mats clean dirt, moisture, and other debris from the shoes of those entering and exiting the building.  Entrance mats are available in a variety of textures that effectively trap dirt and … Continue reading

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Going Green with Commercial Floor Mats

Going Green with Commercial Floor Mats

The use of eco-friendly materials is quickly becoming a leading trend in commercial real estate development, and commercial floor mats are no exception.  Today, a comprehensive range of Eco-Friendly Mats that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance are available.  These Green floor mats come in an array of vivid color options and some may even be customized with a company logo, slogan, or insignia! Eco-Friendly Floor Mats Controlling the accumulation of dirt and debris is of extreme importance to property owners, facility managers, and all others who have a vested interest in a specific piece of commercial real estate.  From … Continue reading

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Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents with Floor Mats

Preventing Slip and Falls

Over 1 million individuals suffer from a slip-and-fall related injury each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (i).  The question of liability is raised continually, with injured Plaintiffs demanding settlements from property owners to compensate them for hospital bills, pain, and suffering.  The numbers can climb to alarmingly high sums, prompting property owners to install floor mats, warning signs, and other devices to prevent slip-and-fall accidents before they occur. Assigning Liability in Slip-and-Fall Cases In general, liability is the legal responsibility for an individual’s or entity’s acts or omissions (ii).  It is important to note that … Continue reading

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5 Benefits of Commercial Floor Mat Installation

5 Benefits of Commercial Floor Mat Installation

Commercial floor mat installation may help a business to better serve both employees and guests.  From safety enhancement to bacteria control and branding, the benefits of installing commercial floor mats are numerous and advantageous for businesses of all industries. Floor Mats and Safety Safety enhancement is the first way in which well-planned floor mat installation may benefit a business.  Businesses are ultimately responsible for warning of known dangers to guests as well as proactively managing areas where dangerous conditions may arise.  High-traffic areas like lobbies and entryways are particularly prone to developing dangerous conditions, and businesses are smart to evaluate … Continue reading

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Commercial Matting and Flooring Review: Communicating with Logo Mats

Last week’s installment of Commercial Matting and Flooring Review explored how anti fatigue mats have a profound impact on employee productivity.  This week, we shift gears to examine another type of floor mat that has an equally beneficial application:  logo mats.  Logo mats provide a superb opportunity to speak to your customers through vivid colors, icons, and well-planned slogans.  What’s more, custom logo matting delivers the same dirt and moisture control as do other commercial floor mats, yielding a two-fold value for organizations that incorporate them in marketing initiatives. Logo Mats and Marketing

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Commercial Matting and Flooring Review: Increasing Productivity

In our last installment of Commercial Matting and Flooring Review, we explored cost effective ways for business and property owners to use floor mats to reduce liability.  In today’s installment, we will look at specific types of matting that not only reduce the potential for liability, but also increase productivity in the workplace.  Termed Anti-Fatigue Mats, these inexpensive flooring products turn most workspaces into comfortable environments that reduce muscle stress and fatigue.  Fatigue-fighting comfort, in turn, keeps employees alert, productive, and efficacious throughout the day. Why Do We Feel Fatigued? Before addressing the solution, let’s first identify the problem:  muscle … Continue reading

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Commercial Matting and Flooring Review: Reducing Liability

Commercial Matting and Flooring Review Reducing Liability

There are several reasons why businesses are turning to commercial matting and flooring services, even in times of global economic hardship.  In general, matting and flooring improvements are cost-effective ways to reduce liability, increase productivity, and spread brand awareness. In the first installment of this Commercial Matting and Flooring Review, we will examine the specific areas where business owners may become exposed to liability claims during the usual course of business.  We will then explore the ways businesses may proactively insulate themselves from such liability with commercial floor mats and other property management products. Commercial Matting and Liability Commercial matting … Continue reading

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