SCHOOLS & EDUCATION MATTING
| Feature | WaterHog Diamond | WaterHog Classic | SuperScrape Plus | ColorStar HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor/Outdoor | Both | Both | Outdoor | Indoor |
| NFSI Certified | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Moisture Capture | 1.5 gal/sq yd | 1.5 gal/sq yd | N/A (scraper) | Moderate |
| Custom Logo Option | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| ADA Compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best For | Main entrances | Interior doors, ADA | Exterior, gym doors | Lobby branding |
A mid-size university campus needed to replace aging entrance mats across 8 buildings — main administration, student center, library, 3 academic buildings, athletics complex, and dining hall. They required branded logo mats at primary entrances, heavy-duty entrance systems at high-traffic doors, anti-fatigue mats for kitchen and facilities staff, and restroom mats for 40+ restrooms.
We worked with their facilities team to develop a campus-wide matting program:
- Main Admin Entrance: WaterHog Impressions HD logo mat (6'×10') — school branding + dirt/moisture capture
- Student Center (4 doors): WaterHog Classic Diamond (4'×6' each) — heavy traffic entrance protection
- Library Entrance: ColorStar Impressions HD logo mat (4'×8') — branding + interior protection
- Academic Buildings (6 doors): WaterHog Eco Premier (4'×6' each) — sustainable option for high traffic
- Dining Hall Kitchen: Hog Heaven anti-fatigue mats (3 stations, 3'×5' each) — staff comfort
- Dining Hall Entrance: WaterHog Diamond (4'×8') — captures cafeteria foot traffic
- Athletics Complex: SuperScrape Plus + WaterHog Classic (2-zone system for muddy cleats)
- Restrooms (40 locations): CleanShield Urinal + Universal mats — antimicrobial odor control
Total investment: Under $15,000 for a complete campus solution lasting 3–5+ years. Compare that to replacing cheap mats twice a year across the same footprint — the commercial-grade program costs less over 3 years and performs dramatically better every single day.
Yes. We offer volume pricing for multi-building orders and can set up annual replacement programs for school districts. Whether it's one school or twenty, we'll build a program that fits your budget. Contact us at 954-751-9800 or request a quote online → for custom pricing.
Absolutely. We offer 15+ logo mat styles and will create a free digital mockup of your school's logo, mascot, and colors on the mat before you order. No obligation — if you don't love the mockup, you don't pay a thing. Request a free logo mockup →
For most school entrances, we recommend WaterHog Classic or WaterHog Diamond for heavy-duty dirt and moisture capture. For branded entrances, WaterHog Impressions HD or ColorStar Impressions HD display your school logo while providing commercial-grade protection. Pair with a SuperScrape Plus exterior scraper mat for a complete 2-zone entrance system. Learn more about the 3-Zone Entrance System →
Yes. Most of our commercial entrance mats are NFSI certified for High-Traction under the ANSI/NFSI B101.6 standard. This certification is especially important for schools where slip-and-fall liability is a major concern. All mats feature ADA-compliant beveled edges. See our Compliance & Certifications page →
For school kitchens and cafeterias, we recommend Hog Heaven or Comfort Flow anti-fatigue mats for staff comfort, Comfort Station Max drainage mats for wet areas behind serving lines, and WaterHog mats at cafeteria entrances to capture tracked-in contaminants.
Commercial-grade mats from M+A Matting typically last 3–5+ years in school environments, compared to consumer-grade mats that may need replacing every 3–6 months. The upfront cost is higher, but the total cost of ownership over 3 years is significantly lower — and performance is dramatically better from day one.
Yes. We can provide formal quotes, W-9s, certificates of insurance, and any documentation your procurement department requires. We're experienced working with school and university purchasing processes.
Yes. All orders ship directly to your facility from the manufacturer. Standard products typically deliver in 5–10 business days. Custom logo mats take 10–15 business days. We ship nationwide.
