Shower Mats and Interlocking Floor Tiles for Wet Areas

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    Matting used in these types of environments should possess at a minimum the following qualities:
        1.    The mats should be easy to maintain.
        2.    Shower Mats and Wet Area Mats should be resistant to mold and mildew.
        3.    Wet Area Matting should be non-absorptive to allow for quick drying.
        4.    Shower Mats should be drainable to allow the free flow of water.
        5.    Matting used as Shower Mats or Wet Area Matting should offer a good 
                   coefficient of friction to help prevent slip and falls.

    Shower Mats and Wet Area Mats are available in rolls that can be custom cut, as individual mats and many of these specialty flooring products come in an interlocking tile to allow for custom configurations.

                                    
Interlocking Tiles are especially good for odd shaped or large areas.  Depending upon how the product is to be utilized, there are numerous wet area matting products available that are ideal as shower mats, locker room flooring, mats for changing areas, pool matting, spa area matting or in any area that slip and falls due to moisture may pose a threat.
    Some interlocking tiles are intended for light foot traffic like in a shower or locker room setting.  Other interlocking tiles are designed to withstand heavy foot traffic or abusive environments like around pools and spa areas.  When matting or interlocking tiles are to be used as a shower or pool area matting, they should be able to withstand the effects fo chlorine and bleaches.  Most interlocking tiles are manufactured from a PVC material that is inherently resistant to mildews and molds.

    When used in areas where bare feet will be present, be mindful of any edges or corners that could be sharp posing the risk of injury.  Many of the interlocking tiles on the market today have a separate interlocking edge that acts as a reducer to minimize trip and fall hazards.
    


        Drainage holes for any wet area matting or interlocking tile used as a shower matting should be large enough to allow air flow and debris (particularly hair) to fall through the base of the matting.
    Wet area matting that is not to be used in a shower area, but rather to safeguard against slip and falls can be less porous.  However, the smaller the perforations of the matting will make the floor matting more difficult to clean.






























    When using your wet area matting, one should pay particular attention to pivotal areas.  Also, it is beneficial for a mat used as a runner to be wide enough to accomodate two people side by side (usually 4' or wider).
    
    Ultra-violet rays from the sun can cause some wet area matting products to degrade over time.  The result is usually a fading or discoloration.

    One must weigh the pro's and cons when using matting outside.  On the positive side, these mats will reducel slips and falls, can cover up stained and worn decks and flooring and serve as denoting a safe area to traverse.  On the negative side, outdoor mats will generally need to be replaced more frequently due to UV degradation.

    Finally, there are matting products available that we call hybrids.  They can be used as wet area matting, but they can also be used in areas where there might be a light presence of oils, animal fats and greases or other types of chemicals.  Areas that come to mind may be at a dishwasher station or an area where items are being washed with detergents.  In these instances, it may be prudent to utilize wet area matting that has a grease resistant or grease proof quality about them.  Often these mats are made from a nitrile rubber and are popular for kitchen matting applications.