http://www.eaglemat.com/blog Powered by Eagle Mat | Step Forward Thu, 17 May 2012 15:49:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/maximize-your-mats-potential/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/maximize-your-mats-potential/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:49:03 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=407 3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Commercial Matting Products In recent months, the Eagle Mat Blog has covered numerous ways in which commercial floor mats are a vital component to the safety and cleanliness of most business operations.  In last week’s article, we covered many of those operational benefits in an article titled Top 5 Matting Products for Your Business.  Today, we would like to focus the discussion on entrance mats and the many ways these rubber, carpet, and aluminum/carpet grill systems can be used to make business locations a safer and more profitable place.  In today’s … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/maximize-your-mats-potential/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/top-5-commercial-matting-products-for-your-business/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/top-5-commercial-matting-products-for-your-business/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:40:27 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=402 When considering different aspects of business management and operations, certain details should be taken into consideration to provide an atmosphere that is ideal for everyone to be able to work productively.  Doing so will help ensure that customers coming in will be given proper customer service and satisfy their needs.  One of these details is using appropriate commercial floor mats in specific areas.  Though it may seem small compared to other elements of business operations, an entrance mat at the doorway provides welcoming gesture to anyone entering the establishment.  Moreover, these mats improve facility safety by serving as the first … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/top-5-commercial-matting-products-for-your-business/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/walk-off-mats/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/walk-off-mats/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:18:19 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=396 The Eagle Mat team is often asked a simple question:  What are walk-off mats, and how are they different from entrance mats?  The answer is equally simple:  They are one and the same.  The term “walk-off mat” is used to describe an entire category of commercial floor mats that either scrape or wipe debris from the under soles of shoes.  They are most commonly implemented just outside the entrance to a facility (scraper mats) or just inside the entryway (wiper mats).  “Scraper” walk-off mats are made of rubber, vinyl, or weatherproof polypropylene and feature a surface of nubs, prongs, or … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/walk-off-mats/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/are-recessed-floor-systems-right-for-our-building/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/are-recessed-floor-systems-right-for-our-building/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=384 Recessed floor systems are employed in a variety of business locations to control large amounts of moisture, dirt, and debris accumulation.  You may recognize these commercial floor mat systems as the horizontal aluminum and carpet “grills” that commonly line airport entryways, hotel vestibules, and other heavily trafficked commercial spaces. Though a substantial investment, businesses choose recessed mat systems because they deliver a level of unparalleled safety and hygiene that ordinary rubber, vinyl, or carpet mats may not adequately provide.  There are several special considerations to make prior to investing in a recessed grill system for your place of business.  A … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/are-recessed-floor-systems-right-for-our-building/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/how-to-install-elevator-wall-studs/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/how-to-install-elevator-wall-studs/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:00:46 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=379 The decision to purchase elevator pads is both sensible and forward-thinking.  From wall panels to floor, and everything in between, the interior elements of an elevator cab can be expensive to repair.  Elevator pads ensure wall panels, handrails, and other pieces of décor stay protected during the transportation of heavy freight and cargo.  Ordering a set of custom elevator pads is easy; Eagle Mat offers a free Measurement Guide and instructional video that makes measuring and ordering elevator pads straightforward.  Simply visit our Elevator Pads Online Store to print your free Measurement Guide & view our instructional video.  After receiving … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/how-to-install-elevator-wall-studs/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/design-101-tips-tricks-for-designing-logo-mats/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/design-101-tips-tricks-for-designing-logo-mats/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:58:53 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=373 Logo mats are a valuable addition to any place of business.  Entrance mats are needed to keep entryways clean, safe, and professional in appearance.  Choosing to emboss your facility’s entrance mats with a customized logo or company slogan is a proactive means of forwarding a message to visitors as they enter your place of business.  In this way, logo mats are a cost effective way to accomplish two very important tasks:  Improving facility safety and augmenting current marketing or branding campaigns.  Designing a logo mat is easy, however it requires careful consideration of the basic principles of design.  With just … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/design-101-tips-tricks-for-designing-logo-mats/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/3-best-reasons-to-choose-waterhog-floor-mats/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/3-best-reasons-to-choose-waterhog-floor-mats/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:00:48 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=366 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 →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/3-best-reasons-to-choose-waterhog-floor-mats/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/fighting-fatigue-with-ergonomic-matting-solutions/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/fighting-fatigue-with-ergonomic-matting-solutions/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=358 Last month, we announced our Fight Fatigue in February campaign to help businesses hedge against one of the most preventable costs of doing business: Worker fatigue. In January of 2009, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine wrote that an overwhelming 40% of American workers suffered from workplace fatigue. The published study, along with several others, demonstrated another perhaps more alarming connection.  That connection shows worker fatigue costs businesses several billion dollars each year due to corresponding declines in concentration and performance.  Our Fight Fatigue campaign served to spread awareness for this statistic and promote the most cost effective means … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/fighting-fatigue-with-ergonomic-matting-solutions/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/2012-leed-policy-changes-to-watch/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/2012-leed-policy-changes-to-watch/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:00:27 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=350 As covered last week, the 2012 LEED Comment Period has officially opened and feedback from Green builders, contractors, and policymakers is highly encouraged.  As part of our awareness initiative, the Eagle Mat Blog is proud to share this list of changes to watch in 2012.  All readers are encouraged to visit the USGBC on the Web to officially submit comments on these proposed changes, and more, before policy updates are finalized this November.  This March marks an opportunity to have a significant impact on the future of the LEED program, and we welcome readers to visit our article on LEED … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/2012-leed-policy-changes-to-watch/feed/ 0 http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/time-for-change-2012-leed-comment-period-has-opened/ http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/time-for-change-2012-leed-comment-period-has-opened/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:13:56 +0000 admin http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/?p=340 The 2012 LEED Comment Period has officially begun!  All interested parties are invited to join the USGBC online to review and comment on proposed changes to 2012 LEED certification policies.  Though official changes will not be announced until November 7th, the USGBC has provided an overview of the areas that are on the table for revision. It is important for all Green builders and LEED projects to stay-in-step with these issues as they may change before year’s end.  As a reminder, the 2012 LEED Comment Period works as follows: 1. Proposed changes are made available online via the USGBC website. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.eaglemat.com/blog/time-for-change-2012-leed-comment-period-has-opened/feed/ 0