What are entrance flooring systems and why are they necessary?
In today's construction industry, entrance flooring systems go by many different names. They can be referred to as walk off mats, foot grilles, entry grids or any combination of these terms. The name entrance flooring systems encompasses all of these terms into one universally recognized product type.
How Does Maintenance Affect Your Product Choices?
There is no getting around it - building maintenance is a daily responsibility. Taking proactive steps to ensure client's building remains clean will not only keep the maintenance staff happy - it will save time and money as well.
Consider the statistics:
-Some experts estimate that "floor maintenance can account for as much as 80 percent of a facility's cleaning budget."
-One dollar spent to keep soil out of a building will save $10 in removing soil once it's inside.
-It costs $700 to remove only one pound of dirt.
Do These Systems Function as Intended?
Fall-through
Carpet tiles have become popular due to their perceived cost-effectiveness, but they don't allow for adequate fall-through of dirt. Over 90% of moisture, dirt and contaminants can be removed from footwear after walking over just 10' of effective entrance flooring systems.
Why Is It Important To Consider Weather and Geography?
Dust/sand
Snow/ice/rain
How Can I Reduce My Client's Risk Of Liability?
Building owners and professional designers know that injuries happens.
What Environmentally-Friendly Products are Available?
To navigate 'green washing' and source products associated with positive impact, look for products that are certified through the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products Program. The certification is a multi-attribute, third party certification that assesses a product's composition down to 100 ppm.
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a certification mark licensed by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Do First Impressions Matter?
How many times have you visited a beautiful, high-end hotel or office building and noticed unsightly throw-down carpet mats at the front door? Do they provide an image of luxury and grandeur?
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