{"id":58,"date":"2011-07-19T03:04:06","date_gmt":"2011-07-19T03:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2011-07-19T01:21:53","modified_gmt":"2011-07-19T01:21:53","slug":"floor-mats-rubber-or-vinyl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/floor-mats-rubber-or-vinyl\/","title":{"rendered":"Floor Mats:  Rubber or Vinyl?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/floor-mats-rubber-or-vinyl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0px 7px 0px 7px;\" title=\"Floor Mats:  Rubber or Vinyl?\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/floor-mats-rubber-or-vinyl.png\" alt=\"Floor Mats:  Rubber or Vinyl?\" width=\"280\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Commercial floor mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\">Commercial floor mats<\/a> are commonly made with two very different materials:\u00a0 rubber and vinyl.\u00a0 <strong>Eagle Mat and Floor Products<\/strong> carries many <a title=\"floor mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\">floor mat<\/a> products made of each of these materials.\u00a0 Rubber and vinyl are both essential ingredients in durable floor mat construction, yet each material offers unique benefits in terms of durability, maintenance requirements, and overall value.\u00a0 In this article, we will explore the different benefits offered by both rubber and vinyl flooring products.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of factors to weigh when deciding between rubber and vinyl <strong>commercial matting<\/strong>.\u00a0 Prior to making a purchase, buyers must consider each of the following quality metrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The degree of traffic the floor space will experience<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance:\u00a0 How will the floor mats be cleaned?<\/li>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 What is the budget for floor mats?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rubber Floor Mats<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Rubber mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/rubber-matting.html\">Rubber mats<\/a> are thought by many to be superior to vinyl mats.\u00a0 Superiority comes with an up charge, however, as all-rubber <strong>floor mats<\/strong> are typically more expensive than those made of vinyl.\u00a0 In many cases the up charge is worth it.\u00a0 To better illustrate, let\u2019s see how rubber matting scores using the metrics from above:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traffic:\u00a0 A+<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance:\u00a0 A<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:\u00a0 A-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Summary:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Rubber floor mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/rubber-matting.html\">Rubber floor mats<\/a> that are made of 100% Nitrile are built to withstand ongoing heavy traffic, extreme temperature variations, and rigorous cleaning processes.\u00a0 This makes <strong>rubber mats<\/strong> ideal for a variety of locations, including office buildings, production facilities, schools, and other heavily trafficked areas.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, rubber mats are easy to maintain.\u00a0 Many <strong>rubber floor mats<\/strong> can be cleaned with a simple water hose.\u00a0 Others may be vacuumed to remove subsurface debris deposits.\u00a0 Rubber mats are fully launderable as well, qualifying for <a title=\"Eagle Mat laundering services\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/services\/\">Eagle Mat laundering services<\/a> in select locations.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of cost, rubber mats generally more expensive than those made of vinyl.\u00a0 While the price increase is small in most cases, it nevertheless illustrates a drawback of investing in rubber over vinyl.\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The silver lining:<\/span> rubber mats are extremely durable and easy to clean, delivering prolonged value over time.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Products:<\/p>\n<p>Eagle Mat carries an extensive line of high quality rubber mats in a variety of styles and color options.\u00a0 Please visit our <a title=\"rubber matting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/rubber-matting.html\">rubber matting<\/a> section for a full selection of products.<\/p>\n<h2>Vinyl Floor Mats<\/h2>\n<p>Vinyl <a title=\"floor mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\">floor mats<\/a> represent a cost-effective option that sacrifices little quality.\u00a0 To illustrate, let\u2019s see how Vinyl Mats rank using our quality metrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traffic:\u00a0 A-<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance:\u00a0 A-<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:\u00a0 A+<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Summary:<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl <a title=\"entrance mats\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/entrance-mats-runners.html\">entrance mats<\/a> are better suited in locations that will experience light-to-medium levels of traffic.\u00a0 Vinyl does not have the same steadfast durability as rubber, and it <em>may<\/em> crack or curl if abused for prolonged periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl is not as easily cleaned as rubber, however.\u00a0 Vinyl mats may be cleaned by water hose or vacuum, but they cannot be laundered or pressure washed.\u00a0 Laundering or pressure washing vinyl mats may cause excessive cracking, curling, or flaking.<\/p>\n<p>The best metric for vinyl mats is price.\u00a0 Vinyl mats are lower in cost than those made of rubber, providing a cost-effective matting option ideal for tight budgets.\u00a0 Vinyl mats also out-score rubber mats in two areas not covered by the above metrics:\u00a0 chemical resistivity and color options.\u00a0 Vinyl mats are highly resistant to chemical absorption and may be produced in a greater variety of color options than rubber mats.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended Products:<\/p>\n<p>Eagle Mat offers a variety of <strong>floor mats<\/strong> that feature either vinyl backing or 100% vinyl construction.\u00a0 Our favorites include <a title=\"Vinyl Link Logo Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/vinyl-link-logo-mat.html\">Vinyl Link Logo Mat<\/a>, <a title=\"TNT Carpet Entrance Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/tnt.html\">TNT Carpet Entrance Mat<\/a>, the <a title=\"Chevron Entrance Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/chevron.html\">Chevron Entrance Mat<\/a>, and finally the <a title=\"Ribbed Entrance Mat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/ribbed-entrance-mat.html\">Ribbed Entrance Mat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Floor Mats on Twitter?<\/h2>\n<p>An unlikely combination, but a good pair nonetheless!\u00a0 Be sure to <a title=\"Follow Eaglemat on Twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/eaglemat\">Follow Eaglemat on Twitter<\/a> for the latest news on Green building, eco-friendly product reviews, LEED certification, and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/floor-mats-rubber-or-vinyl\/\"><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=\"\" 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