Anti-Slip Mats
Anti-slip mats are essential in environments where liquids, oils, grease, chemicals and similar contaminants are present. Commonplace in the industrial sector, our anti-slip mats are durable and long lasting. Liquids and other slip hazards run straight off the anti-slip mats, keeping workers safe and stable whilst they work, mitigating injury.
Non-slip floor mats should be acquired from an industry expert such as Mats Nationwide, as our team will be able to advise the best non -slip matting for the environment. We have a range of anti-slip mats available in various surface finishes, with drainage holes and chemical resistant qualities.
Why Choose Mats Nationwide?
Non-Slip Floor Mats
We stock a range of non-slip floor mats including rubber backed mats, and heavy duty entrance mats that have non-slip qualities, while we also stock specialist mats for specific work areas such as anti-slip swarf mats for welding, or leisure mats for swimming pool and wet areas.
Browse our range of non-slip mats and feel free to contact us if you require any assistance in choosing the perfect anti-slip matting for your business.
Non-Slip Door Mats
Many of our mats are produced with slip-resistant backing, which helps keep the mat in place and reduces the risk of slips and falls. Entrances are an area where safety is a concern. Water and dirt is transported into reception areas or foyers, and if the floor is hard or tiled this poses a slip risk. Our non-slip mats will hold fast on the floor and retain their position allowing visitors to wipe the moisture off their shoes. Hard wearing and heavy duty, our rubber backed mat range is non-slip, while we also supply mat well mats that will sit in a recessed floor.
We also stock rubber outdoor mats, suitable for any weather conditions and that provide a safe area for shoes to be wiped on.
Features & Benefits of Anti-Slip Mats
An anti-slip mat isn’t just a standard rubber mat. The features that make an anti-slip mat effective are listed below and should be considered in the process of choosing the right non-slip mats for your home or business.
- Textured surface: Textured surfaces improve safety by increasing grip underfoot. Pebble surfaces or rubber moulded tops provide sturdy grip even in oily conditions. Different types of non-slip floor mats may also feature a diamond pattern surface to provide a good level of grip. The different textures that can be found across non-slip floor mats all aim to improve anti-slip properties and help you work more efficiently.
- Drainage holes: Drainage holes prevent liquids and swarf (fine chips of stone or metal) from collating on the mats surface, by allowing them to fall through and preventing them from becoming a slip or trip risk. Our honeycomb anti-slip mats make great use of this design feature. Whilst comfortable underfoot, the holes present in the mat give you an easy clean-up process following any works completed.
- Chemical resistance: Industrial, engineering and food industries have tough working conditions, where floors are subjected to liquids, oils, or grease. Non-slip floor mats manufactured from 100% nitrile offer excellent resistance to oils, chemicals and grease, retaining their non-slip properties over a longer period of time. Our oil and grease resistant mats also maintain their shape thanks to their durability against chemicals. The temperature in each working environment will also affect the type of matting required.
- Non-Flammable: Self-extinguishing mats are vital in some working environments. We stock a range of non-slip mats that have been tested for this product quality. They make for the perfect addition to the manufacturing sector.
How to Choose the Right Anti-Slip Mats
Not every anti-slip mat shares exactly the same features and benefits, which is why it’s important to take your time and pick the matting that works best for your business/environment. For example, if you are looking at implementing anti-slip matting into areas like a kitchen, a tough rubber mat like our oil and grease-resistant mat would be ideal.
Building entrances, on the other hand, would benefit from one of our many anti-slip entrance mats. The heavy-duty entrance mats, for example, have many non-slip properties that prevent slip and trip hazards for visitors whilst making for an attractive entrance. Whilst keeping employees and visitors hazard-free, non-slip mats also keep your flooring protected from high footfall areas.
When browsing our range, note the previously listed benefits to see if they’re right for you. If you need a further hand identifying the correct anti-slip mat, speak to our friendly sales team who can give you the right advice.
Anti Slip Mats for Welding
Anti-slip swarf mats make for durable welding mats as they are manufactured with an embossed anti-slip rubber top surface, bonded to closed-cell rubber foam base. Bevelled on all four sides for safety, our anti-slip mats are ideal for heavy duty use in dry industrial environments such as welding areas.
Our anti-slip mats also work well to capture excess swarf. Some of the heavier duty anti-slip mats are made from rubber and have drainage properties, such as our honeycomb mats. When water isn’t present, the holes in the mat act as a great way to capture stray swarf.
What Locations Require Non-Slip Floor Mats?
Non-slip floor mats are an important safety matting solution in areas where the slip risk is high, including at leisure complexes, commercial kitchens and for industrial settings such as manufacturing and engineering.
Leisure Centres
Swimming pools and spas are hotspots for slips, trips and falls, especially where water collects at the edge of the pool, in changing areas and showers. When using anti-slip mats around common areas of excess water build up, it is possible to drain surplus water from the mats surface and provide visitors or staff with a safer surface to walk on.
Hygiene is also essential for the leisure industry, so our easy to clean non-slip mats are perfect for around the swimming pool and in the changing rooms. Our range of anti-slip mats can be taken away, washed down, and relaid, ready for the new day. This convenience can help your leisure centre run smoothly and prevent the disruption of missing safety matting.
Manufacturing
Slips and falls in the workplace are damaging, as not only is it unpleasant for the employee, but also in terms of company productivity and reputation. Avoid the headache by choosing the right anti-slip matting and minimise health and safety risks.
Our range of anti-fatigue mats and anti-slip mats include swarf options, duckboards, as well as oil, grease and waterproof mats. Anti-slip mats used in manufacturing or engineering environments need to be resilient to grease and aggressive oils and be constructed with the right materials underneath to prevent them from moving or slipping.
Kitchens
Commercial kitchens are often very busy, fast-paced and dangerous environments. Avoid slip and fall accidents by introducing anti-slip matting, resistant to grease, oil and water with anti-microbial properties. Cleaning is simple, with either a hose and dry method, vacuum or damp cloth wash, the anti-slip kitchen safety mats are perfect for kitchens, bars, cafes or any food preparation area.
Launderettes
Washing machines can spill, causing slip hazards for users. Unlike businesses such as a manufacturing factory, where the mats also offer anti-fatigue benefits for employees, anti-slip mats protect customers from slip hazards. Thanks to their drainage properties, any washing machine spillage can drain away.
How Long do Anti-slip Mats Last?
An anti-slip mat can last years in a business premises, however, there are factors that can impact the total lifespan. If, for example, the anti-slip mat is used within a high traffic area, the mat surface can become worn over time. A worn mat surface can take away the anti-slip properties of the mat, posing a health and safety risk to employees and business visitors.
Another factor that can impact the lifespan of an anti-slip mat is when it is used in an industrial environment. Primarily in a space that houses chemicals, spillages of said chemicals can cause damage to the mat and its surface. Unlike the general wear and tear of time, chemical damage may in fact damage the durability of the mat and, in time, cause it to break apart. Not only does this cause a health and safety hazard for trips and falls, it also removes the barrier between person and chemical if spillages occur.
How to Order Non-Slip Floor Mats from Mats Nationwide
The process for ordering anti-slip mats is straightforward. Simply add standard sized mats to the basket, or complete our online enquiry form outlining the custom size you wish to order along with any additional information or give our sales team a call.
If you urgently require anti-slip mats for your business, please contact one of our team on 01565 756152 or email sales@matsnationwide.co.uk and we shall endeavour to work with you to meet your businesses target date. We are happy to offer FREE UK delivery and have international delivery available for those looking to purchase non-slip floor mats from overseas.
