{"id":430,"date":"2012-06-04T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=430"},"modified":"2012-06-01T21:45:21","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T21:45:21","slug":"5-things-to-consider-prior-to-buying-new-mats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-prior-to-buying-new-mats\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider Prior to Buying New Mats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-prior-to-buying-new-mats\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-435\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0px 7px 0px 7px;\" title=\"5 Things to Consider Prior to Buying New Mats\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/5-Things-to-Consider-Prior-to-Buying-New-Mats-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"5 Things to Consider Prior to Buying New Mats\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/5-Things-to-Consider-Prior-to-Buying-New-Mats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/5-Things-to-Consider-Prior-to-Buying-New-Mats.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Eagle Mat and Floor Products has proudly served the Washington D.C. Metro area for over 30 years.\u00a0 In that time, we have forged countless relationships with businesses of many different sizes and verticals.\u00a0 From national real estate development companies to local retail outlets, our client base includes a diverse variety of businesses that each has a common goal:\u00a0 Safety.\u00a0 All businesses strive to make their workplace a safe environment, regardless of the industry in which they operate or the number of individuals whom they employ.\u00a0 Improving workplace safety could mean investing in <a title=\"entrance matting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/entrance-mats-runners.html\">entrance matting<\/a> systems that control incoming debris and moisture accumulation, or it may focus on control the spread of bacteria in lobbies and hallways.\u00a0 We offer complimentary floor mat consultation to our customers, both local and national, to help identify these safety goals and link customers with appropriate safety products.<\/p>\n<p>This article has been created to help our readers identify their facility\u2019s safety goals prior to investing in new safety matting solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Evaluating Facility Goals<\/h2>\n<p>Before choosing between ordinary entrance mats and longer entrance runner mats, it is important to first articulate your facility\u2019s safety goals.\u00a0 Questions to ask include (but are certainly not limited to):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How many visitors enter and exit our facility each day?\u00a0 It is important to arrive at an estimate that is based on both inflow and outflow, as guests will pass their shoes over the entrance matting system each time.\u00a0 Failing to consider both \u201centering\u201d traffic and \u201cexiting\u201d traffic will produce an estimate that is off by up to 50%.<\/li>\n<li>What are the local year-round weather patterns like?\u00a0 Are there seasons with specific weather elements to overcome, like snow in the winter and rain in the spring?<\/li>\n<li>What is the area just outside the entryway like?\u00a0 Is it mostly paved, or are there a bit of grass and earthy elements that visitors pass through on their way inside?\u00a0 Also, how will the weather (in #2 above) impact those conditions?<\/li>\n<li>Does your company have a well-known logo or slogan with which customers may identify?\u00a0 Alternatively, has your business recently re-branded itself and looking for ways to get a new logo or slogan more visibility among customers?<\/li>\n<li>Does your business currently have a risk management program?\u00a0 Are there ways in which new safety matting solutions may help your business achieve risk management goals?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to remain creative when thinking of facility goals.\u00a0 The list above is simply meant to inspire thought.\u00a0 Other factors to consider include bacteria control, the desire to reduce maintenance costs via more effective entrance matting systems, and the need to match new matting systems with pre-existing interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h2>Advice from Eagle Mat<\/h2>\n<p>The editors of the Eagle Mat Blog offer the following suggestions to readers who identify with the questions above, in order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traffic:\u00a0 Facilities that experience high volumes of traffic should invest in durable matting products that feature a highly textured surface and slip-resistant rubber backing.\u00a0 The <a title=\"Waterhog Classic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/waterhog-classic.html\">Waterhog Classic<\/a> is a highly recommended product, as it is made of resilient polypropylene and features \u201ccrush-proof\u201d waffle patterned surface that will aggressively scrape and clean debris.<\/li>\n<li>Weather:\u00a0 Facilities facing climates with snow and rain are smart to invest in weatherproof matting for long-term durability and cleaning effectiveness.\u00a0 Waterhog mats are a great option, as are <a title=\"Rubber Scraper Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/rubber-scraper-mat.html\">Rubber Scraper Mats<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Exterior elements:\u00a0 Pairing two or more mats is recommended for facilities that have an \u201cEarthy\u201d exterior.\u00a0 Placing a rubber scraper mat outside the entry and a carpet mat (or Waterhog mat) just inside the doorway will create an entrance matting system that cleans and dries shows with greater effectiveness than any single mat.<\/li>\n<li>Branding with Logos:\u00a0 Have a logo or slogan?\u00a0 Take advantage by having it flawlessly embossed on any of our vibrant, eye-catching <a title=\"logo mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/logo-floor-mats.html\">logo mats<\/a>.\u00a0 This will help to create a positive first impression with incoming guests, each time.<\/li>\n<li>Risk Management Plans:\u00a0 Investing in new safety mats is a great opportunity to revist your facility\u2019s risk management plan to explore ways in which new products can help achieve larger operational goals.\u00a0 For your convenience, the Eagle Mat Blog has created the <a title=\"Your Facility's Risk Management Series\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/tag\/your-facilitys-risk-management-plan\/\">Your Facility\u2019s Risk Management Series<\/a> to help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional assistance in choosing appropriate safety matting solutions, please contact Eagle Mat at <strong>1-877-333-1018<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you have any questions or personal experiences to share, please do so in the Comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-prior-to-buying-new-mats\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/thumbnail-for-excerpts\/tfe_no_thumb.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>Eagle Mat and Floor Products has proudly served the Washington D.C. 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