What Can I Do To Prevent My Door Mat From Sliding?

You should make sure your doormats are in good functioning condition if you've previously bought them. This entails regularly inspecting your mats for damage and, if necessary, repairing, restoring, or replacing them if they are found to be damaged. These three actions will prevent your door mats from sliding.

On a regular basis, keep your mat clean. Most commercial door mats  may last for weeks without needing to be cleaned. They appear brand new and unworn because they don't show dirt, dry rapidly, and employ "non-crush" technology. To prevent the fibres from being clogged with dirt and to guarantee that they can continue to perform optimally, they will eventually need to be cleaned. Always follow the maintenance recommendations provided by the mat's manufacturer to maintain your doormat correctly.

Keep your flooring in good condition. You must make sure that the flooring beneath the mat is in good condition in addition to keeping it clean and damage-free. When a doormat is particularly big, it might be simple to miss the condition of the floor underneath it. Your doormat could slide if water has collected on the floor and mould or mildew has grown there. Therefore, it's crucial to regularly take your doormat off and clean below it.

Backings and pads for mats. If you get a high-quality doormat, it is quite unlikely that you will require any kind of mat padding or support. You may try using a rubberized mat backing underneath an old mat or coating it with grip adhesive to keep it in place while you wait for a new one. Mat backings, on the other hand, are infamously ineffective in holding a commercial doormat in place for any length of time. The best method to prevent it from slipping is to get a high-quality doormat. The quality of the mat is a concern for preventing a doormat from slipping. A cheap, poorly made mat will not be able to prevent slipping.


Regular doormat cleaning is also necessary to keep your doormat secure and intact. A mat that is heavily discoloured won't function as effectively as one that has been properly cleaned. Additionally, it's important to regularly check mats for damage, water accumulation, and the formation of mildew and/or mould. Take a look at all of the high-quality options available right now and make your workplace a safer environment for everyone. Canada Mats can help you find the correct doormats to keep your floor area hazard-free and your staff and customers safe.