Commercial Floor Mats and Aluminum Foot Grilles

               
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Article on Refurbishment of Aluminum Roll Up Mats and Foot Grilles

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Under this section we are continuing our discussion of Aluminum Foot Grilles and Commercial Floor Mats, their functionality, some of the factors to consider and whether or not this entry floor matting system would be appropriate for use as a commercial floor mat. As you are probably well aware, there are many manufacturers of the aluminum foot grilles and aluminum roll up mats.  You may not be aware of the fact that putting the recessed aluminum mat products in use may require a little more care than other types of commercial floor mats.  As a result, it may  be beneficial to utilize a commercial floor mat distributor like The Mad Matter, Inc.  For instance, prior to recommending a recessed mat for you, we would need to ascertain some information so that we could provide you with a selection of commercial floor mats that will accomplish your objectives (i.e., recessed aluminum entrance mat, aluminum roll up floor mats, an outdoor mat, foot grille, etc.).  Our objective is not to just sell you a recessed floor mat, but to provide you  with a selection of commercial floor mats that will perform.  You can then make an informed decision about your potential aluminum floor mat based upon price and aesthetics. You can rest assured that any of the choices provided will be an effective commercial entrance mat.  




                                                                                          

Some of the questions we might ask could be:
Are your aluminum roll up mats going to be in a recess mat setting  (pit) or will the aluminum floor mat set on top of the substrate flooring?

Is this commercial mat going to be used as an interior entry mat or as 
an outdoor mat?

If the aluminum floor mat is used as a recessed floor mat, how deep is the pit?  

What type of traffic will this aluminum floor mat be subjected to (i.e., foot, wheeled carts, outdoor mat, pallet jacks, etc.)?

            Is this project "New Construction" or are these aluminum foot grilles replacing an old recess floor mat?

If this project is "New Construction" , Will the floor matting require an aluminum frame?

If the recessed aluminum entrance mat requires a frame, who will be installing the frames?  Has he installed an aluminum foot grille or aluminum roll up mats requiring frames before?

If the commercial floor mat will be replacing an old aluminum floor mat, are you doing so because the aluminum foot grille is damaged or only because the carpet inserts of the foot grille or aluminum roll up mats are worn?

    These are but a few questions we cover when discussing commercial floor mats.  As you may have surmised, an aluminum foot grille or aluminum roll up floor mat is definitely a custom floor mat.  The answers to each question provides us with the necessary information to provide the best floor matting experience possible.  For instance take the last question about worn carpet inserts.  It would be expensive and wasteful to buy a new aluminum foot grille if the existing aluminum floor mat only needed it's carpet inserts replaced.   A new foot grille can cost up to $60.00 per square foot.  Aluminum foot grilles are basically quite sturdy and are a commercial mat system that is not easily damaged.  It would be more prudent to replace the carpet inserts in most cases rather than to replace the entire foot grille or aluminum roll up mat system.
For instance, a "new" aluminum recessed foot grille measuring 8' x 10' may cost between $2,500 and $4,800.  And this does not take into consideration many installation issues associated with this type of recessed floor mat, which can be daunting.  
If the basic recessed floor mat is in good shape, it would cost approximately $1,200 in materials to refurbish the same entry mat with our Diamond Strip Carpet floor matting inserts.  You can see an aluminum foot grille below that has been refurbished.
 





    Both the Aluminum roll up mats and Aluminum Foot Grille entrance matting can be refurbished.  However, it would be necessary to ascertain specific information about your existing aluminum floor mat before we would recommend refurbishment.  One manufacturer of aluminum roll up mats started to produce their recessed mats with a combination aluminum and PVC (vinyl).  The PVC is subject to deterioration (cracking) over time and once the PVC has cracked, these types of aluminum roll up mats can basically fall apart when the old carpet inserts are removed.  When this is the case, total replacement of the aluminum floor mat is necessary.  
If your need is for a new aluminum foot grille, it is imperative to utilize a professional to assist with the measurement, purchase and installation of your new foot grilles.  There are many issues to consider that will affect whether or not you receive the high grade, commercial floor mat you deserve and expect.  Some of the signs of using the "wrong" aluminum floor mat supplier may be:

1. Placement of seams lie in the walk pattern of the aluminum entrance mat.
2. The new aluminum foot grille "rocks" or "teeters" in the recess.
3. The aluminum foot grille has excessive gaps between the recessed mats itself and pit wall or worse yet, the foot grille does not fit into the recess at all.
4. Acceptable time frames for installation of your aluminum entrance mat are not met.
5. Door clearance issues where the installed entry mat prevents doors from swinging freely over the aluminum floor mat.
6. Orientation of the aluminum foot grille or aluminum roll up mats is wrong - (Carpet inserts of an aluminum foot grille should be perpendicular to flow of traffic).

   
 There are many other issues of concern regarding your recessed aluminum floor mat.  Most general contractors will tell you that the recessed aluminum entrance mat is a thorn in their side.  The reason is simple, there are not that many master distributors of this type of recessed floor mat out there that have the knowledge and ability to properly install or refurbish this type of commercial floor mat.  There is not a shortage of manufacturers.  There is, however, a shortage of those who can "furnish AND install" aluminum foot grilles and recessed floor mats well.

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Recessed Foot Grilles Specifications - Deep Pit


Aluminum Roll  Up Mats Specifications - 7/16" - Rubber Hinge


Aluminum Roll  Up Mats Specifications - 7/16" - Aluminum Hinge


Aluminum Roll - Up Mats Roll Grate Specifications - 3/4" 

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