{"id":2308,"date":"2019-09-09T05:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2019-09-04T03:12:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T03:12:20","slug":"the-differences-between-mats-rugs-and-carpets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/the-differences-between-mats-rugs-and-carpets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between Mats, Rugs, and Carpets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Some\npeople use the words \u201cmat,\u201d \u201crug,\u201d and \u201ccarpet\u201d interchangeably, while other\npeople are not clear on exactly what the differences are\u2014if any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re going to explain the differences to you here…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mat<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mats<\/strong> are typically the smallest of the three, although there are giant mats, too. Mats are manufactured for a specific purpose, depending on the application, but usually mats are supposed to clean the soles of shoes of pedestrian traffic and increase traction on the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commercial mats<\/strong><\/a> are designed to make a business safer by cutting down on slip, trip, and fall accidents, and these mats\u2014like what we sell\u2014are very sturdy and designed for hard use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance mats<\/strong><\/a> are designed to trap dirt, debris, and water or snow and ice and prevent all that junk from being tracked throughout the business premises. A mat will have a special bottom layer that helps the mat to stay in place, and the mat will be easy to clean, either in a commercial washing machine or with a hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One exception to the above would be a mat for a clean room<\/strong><\/a>, which is designed to trap dirt, but then you tear away and dispose of the top sheet rather than wash the whole mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rugs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rugs<\/strong> are relatively small, and don\u2019t go wall to wall. The word \u201crug\u201d usually refers to a discrete piece of carpet with finished edges, typically used as a decorative accent. While there may be some overlap in size, rugs are usually larger than mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rugs\nare not generally designed or manufactured to trap water or dirt, although they\ncan increase traction. Rugs do not require any special installation and can be\nchanged out easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carpet<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carpeting\nusually refers to wall-to-wall carpeting that is installed by professionals.\nCarpets come in rolls or in tiles, and commercial-grade carpeting will be\nmanufactured to withstand heavy traffic and to be stain resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mats\ncan be placed on top of carpeting, and rugs can be placed on top of carpeting\n(for a decorative accent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you know the differences between mats, rugs, and carpeting. We specialize in commercial mats that make businesses safer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have other\nquestions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you. You can always\ncall us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at <\/em>sales@eaglemat.com<\/em><\/a> for more information or if you aren\u2019t sure what you\nneed.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"The<\/a>

Some people use the words \u201cmat,\u201d \u201crug,\u201d and \u201ccarpet\u201d interchangeably, while other people are not clear on exactly what the differences are\u2014if any. We\u2019re going to explain the differences to you here… Mats Mats are typically the smallest of the three, although there are giant mats, too. 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