Selecting an Outdoor Non-Slip Floor Mat for Walkways & Breezeways

Breezeways and walkways are commonly found in and around outdoor strip malls, near commercial areas, and outside public buildings like banks, schools, or libraries. Breezeways and walkways are typically highly trafficked, outdoor areas used by pedestrians and cyclists to travel from one building to another. Because these areas are busy and outdoors, they can quickly become dirty or even dangerous in certain weather conditions.

Placing an outdoor mat in a breezeway or an outdoor walkway can provide protection for both pedestrians and facilities. Pedestrians may track dirt and debris from walkways into your building’s lobby, foyer, or entranceway. Putting a mat outside your building to trap debris can prevent the inside of your building from becoming dirty. Outdoor mats with non-slip features can also protect pedestrians from slips, trips, and falls in rainy or snowy weather conditions. Selecting an Outdoor Non-Slip Floor Mat for Walkways & Breezeways

Outdoor mats are specifically designed to perform in environments with factors like heavy foot traffic or intense weather conditions. Putting the wrong mat outdoors could lead to rapid deterioration. Not only would a worn-out mat be a poor aesthetic outside a commercial or public building, but it could even become a tripping hazard as it continues to break down. 

NoTrax has a variety of durable outdoor mats that can provide traction for pedestrians as well as trap dirt and debris before they enter your building. To help you find the mat best suited to your intended application, here is an outline of the various features of outdoor mats.

Outdoor mats often feature non-slip surfaces to provide traction to pedestrians in order to reduce slips, trips, and falls. Outdoor mats—like the Drainage Entrance Mat Oct-O-Flex™ 599—feature a heavy-duty, natural rubber construction that offers a slip-resistant surface to protect pedestrians in watery conditions. 

Other exterior mats—such as the Scraper Exterior Entrance Mat Rubber Brush™ 345—feature thousands of flexible rubber fingers that will not only provide maximum traction but also serve to sweep dirt and debris from the bottoms of shoes.

Underside grip is a feature of outdoor mats that prevents them from sliding or moving even after prolonged exposure to heavy traffic or intense weather conditions. Some outdoor mats—like the Scraper Entrance Mat Prelude™ 231—feature a vinyl backing to ensure minimal buckling or movement. Other mats feature suction cups on the underside of the mat to prevent shifting or sliding.

The low-profile Entrance Mat Guzzler™ 166 is one example of a mat with debris trapping and moisture-absorbent properties. The Entrance Mat Guzzler features 26 ounces of tufted yarn per square yard allowing it to soak up excess moisture. Another outdoor mat with innovative debris trapping capabilities is the Debris Trapping Entrance Mat Polynib™ 136  which features tightly nibbed loops that entrap and hide debris from sight for a clean and elegant appearance.

For colder climates, outdoor mats with cold-resistant properties can maximize the longevity and performance of your mat. The Rubber Scraper Entrance Mat Soil Guard™ 340 features a specially formulated rubber construction enabling it to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Mats from NoTrax are available in a wide selection of stock sizes and roll sizes designed to fit the space of a variety of areas. Additionally, many exterior mats are available in custom roll sizes. The Low Profile Scraper Entrance Mat Arrow Trax® 118, for example, is available in custom widths of 3’, 4’, and 6’ and up to 60’ in length.

NoTrax manufactures high-quality mats that are used in a variety of settings all over the world. Whether you are looking for a mat intended for a private, commercial, or public application, NoTrax has a range of products designed to protect people and facilities. Take a look at our inventory and find the outdoor mat that is best suited to your needs.