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A clean entrance, better-protected floors

A well-designed entrance area traps a large proportion of dirt and moisture before it spreads through the building.

Built-in doormat, loose-lay mat or professional system: the right solution depends on the entrance, the level of foot traffic and the floor covering to be protected.

In a home as in a professional space, a suitable clean-off zone makes day-to-day maintenance easier and helps to preserve the floors.

In shops, restaurants or businesses, the entrance can also be personalised with a logo or a made-to-measure design.


Why plan a clean-off zone?

  Protect floors — traps dirt, small stones and moisture right at the entrance.

  Reduce cleaning — less dirt is carried into the building.

  Limit moisture — absorbs water from shoes before it reaches the other floor coverings.

  Improve safety — helps to keep walkways drier.

  Preserve the entrance — reduces wear on the most exposed floor coverings.

  Make visitors welcome — a built-in or personalised clean-off zone contributes to the image of the entrance.


The different variants

Doormat built into the floor of an entrance hall
Built-in doormat

A clean-off zone built directly into the floor, flush with the surrounding floor covering. It clearly defines the entrance while blending into the concept of the interior.

Installation
  • Set into a mat well
  • Usually removable
Ideal for
  • Main entrances
  • Permanent clean-off zones
  • New builds or renovations
Features
  • Flush with the floor
  • Clearly defined entrance area
  • Easy to replace, depending on the system

Anthracite loose-lay doormat on a wooden floor
Loose-lay doormat

Placed directly on the existing floor, a loose-lay doormat is a simple and flexible solution. It can be used all year round or temporarily during periods of rain and snow.

Installation
  • Loose-laid
  • Removable
Ideal for
  • Existing entrances
  • Seasonal use
  • Where building it into the floor is not possible
Features
  • Quick installation
  • Easy to remove or replace
  • Moisture absorption depending on the product
  • Protective / waterproof backing depending on the model

Personalised doormat with logo
Doormat with personalised design

An entrance mat personalised with your logo, your design or your visual identity: a functional solution that also turns the entrance into a communication medium.

Installation
  • Loose-laid or glued, depending on the product
Ideal for
  • Shops
  • Restaurants
  • Businesses
  • Personalised gifts
Features
  • Made to measure
  • Personalised logo, text or pattern
  • Dimensions tailored to the project

Clean-off mat at the entrance of a commercial building
Professional clean-off mats

Designed for heavily used entrances, professional clean-off systems trap coarse dirt outdoors or in the first entrance zone. Depending on the system, textile, brush or rubber inserts can be combined.

CompositionMetal bars or profiles with textile, brush and/or rubber inserts, depending on the system.
Installation
  • Set into a mat well or laid on the surface, depending on the system
  • Removable, depending on the model
Ideal for
  • Outdoors and first entrance zones
  • Very high-traffic entrances
  • Shops and business premises
Features
  • Traps coarse dirt, mud and snow
  • Dirt can fall between the profiles
  • Various inserts that can be combined
  • Personalisation possible depending on the system

Coir doormat in an entrance hall
Coir doormat

The classic entrance mat: coir fibres offer a good brushing effect and a natural look, with different thicknesses available depending on the project.

CompositionNatural coir fibres on a latex backing, depending on the product.
Installation
  • Loose-laid
  • Can be built in, depending on the product and the project
Ideal for
  • Entrances to houses and residential buildings
  • Covered areas, depending on the product
Features
  • Good brushing effect
  • Hard-wearing natural fibre
  • Available in different heights
  • More limited moisture absorption than technical textile mats

Coral by Forbo clean-off mat at an entrance
Coral® by Forbo

A high-performance textile entrance matting system designed to effectively trap moisture and dirt right at the entrance. Different collections make it possible to adapt the level of absorption and scraping to each zone.

Composition100% regenerated ECONYL® fibres in the relevant collections.
Installation
  • In sheets or tiles, depending on the collection
  • Loose-laid, built in or glued, depending on the chosen system
Ideal for
  • Indoor entrance areas
  • Commercial buildings
  • High-traffic circulation areas
Features
  • Different levels of absorption and scraping
  • Designed to trap moisture and dirt
  • Collections suited to commercial traffic
  • Technical performance depending on the collection
  • High absorption of moisture & dirt
  • Phthalate-free

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Your questions about entrance mats & clean-off zones

Yes. The clean-off zone principle also applies to the entrance of a home: a doormat built into the floor or loose-laid traps dirt and moisture right at the door and protects your floor coverings. Our doormats — built-in, loose-laid, coir or with a personalised design — are made to measure to fit the dimensions of your entrance.
Yes, depending on how the floor is constructed and the height available. When renovating or laying a new floor, it can often be planned in from the outset. If that is not possible, a loose-lay mat is a simple alternative.
Outdoors, the mat mainly serves to remove coarse dirt, mud or snow. Indoors, it complements this by trapping more of the fine dirt and moisture. For very busy entrances, several zones can be combined.
The longer the zone, the more steps shoes take on the mat and the better it can do its job. The ideal size therefore depends on the level of foot traffic, the space available and the type of mat.
Yes. Some mats can be made to measure with a logo, text, colours or a personalised pattern. A particularly attractive solution for shops, restaurants and businesses.