OFFICE BUILDING & CORPORATE MATTING
The ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association) recommends at least 15 feet of matting coverage at every building entrance. Why? Because it takes 12–15 steps to remove the majority of dirt and moisture from shoes.
A single entrance mat — no matter how good — can't do the job alone. That's why we recommend the 3-Zone Entrance Matting System:
Zone 1 — Scraping: Exterior scraper mat removes heavy dirt, mud, and debris (SuperScrape, Brush Hog)
Zone 2 — Scraping + Wiping: Transition mat in the vestibule captures finer particles and begins moisture absorption (WaterHog Diamond, WaterHog Classic)
Zone 3 — Wiping + Drying: Interior mat finishes the job, absorbing remaining moisture and providing a clean, branded walking surface (WaterHog Impressions HD, ColorStar)
This system reduces interior cleaning costs by up to 65% and dramatically extends the life of your lobby flooring.
A 22-story Class A office tower with 1,200+ daily occupants was spending over $45,000 annually on lobby floor maintenance. Their entrance matting was a patchwork of generic mats that were undersized, mismatched, and doing almost nothing to capture tracked-in soil. Tenants were complaining about dirty elevators and hallways. The building's image was suffering.
The property management team came to Uncle Mats to design a complete entrance system:
- Exterior Entrance (2 doors): SuperScrape Plus mats (4'×6') — heavy-duty scraping for sidewalk debris
- Vestibule: WaterHog Diamond mats (4'×8') — transition zone capturing finer dirt and moisture
- Interior Lobby: WaterHog Impressions HD logo mats (6'×10') — building logo in high-definition, final moisture/dirt capture
- Elevator Banks (4 locations): ColorStar mats — eco-friendly interior mats extending coverage to high-traffic transition areas
- Main Reception Desk: Hog Heaven Marble mat — premium anti-fatigue for front desk staff
- Security Station: Hog Heaven mat — industrial anti-fatigue for 24/7 security personnel
- Executive Floor Lobby: WaterHog Inlay logo mat — inlaid logo for the premium tenant floor
- Building Restrooms (12 floors): CleanShield Urinal + Universal mats
- Tenant Offices: Desk Chair Mats for 200+ workstations
Total investment: Under $15,000 for the entire building. Within 6 months, the property manager reported annual cleaning costs dropped by an estimated 40%, tenant satisfaction scores improved, and the lobby looked noticeably more polished and professional.
For most office buildings, we recommend starting with WaterHog Impressions HD — it captures dirt and moisture while displaying your building logo in high definition. For the highest-traffic entrances, WaterHog Inlay offers an inlaid logo that's part of the mat structure for extreme durability. The key is sizing — we recommend at least 15 feet of total matting coverage from exterior to interior. Learn about the 3-Zone System →
Absolutely. We offer 15+ logo mat options, from budget-friendly Classic Impressions for interior lobbies to premium WaterHog Impressions HD for main entrances. We'll create a free digital mockup with your exact logo, colors, and sizing before you place an order. Most logo mats ship within 10–15 business days. Request a logo mat quote →
Proper entrance matting is the single most effective way to reduce interior cleaning costs. The ISSA reports that up to 90% of tracked-in soil can be captured at the entrance with the right system. We recommend the 3-Zone approach: exterior scraper → vestibule transition → interior wiper. Buildings using this system typically see 40–65% reductions in floor maintenance costs. Learn more →
Hog Heaven Fashion comes in designer colors and patterns appropriate for front-of-house areas. Hog Heaven Marble offers a premium marble-pattern surface for executive lobbies and high-end buildings. Both provide real anti-fatigue support — not just appearance — with beveled safety borders and commercial-grade construction.
Yes — our Desk Chair Mat protects both carpet and hard floors from chair caster damage. For property managers and corporate offices ordering for multiple workstations, we offer volume pricing. A quality chair mat costs far less than repairing or replacing damaged flooring. See Volume Pricing →
Yes — we work with property management companies, REITs, and corporate facilities teams managing multiple properties. We offer volume and contract pricing, coordinate shipping to multiple locations, and can maintain consistent branding across your entire portfolio. See Volume Pricing →
Yes — most of our commercial entrance mats are certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) for High-Traction. This is particularly important for building managers concerned about slip-and-fall liability in lobbies and common areas. See our Compliance page →
For buildings with 500+ daily visitors, we recommend vacuuming entrance mats daily, deep cleaning weekly (hose down and air dry), and rotating mats if you have a spare set. WaterHog mats are designed to be hosed off and air-dried — they'll look great for years with basic maintenance. See our Mat Care Guide →
