Rubber Matting

Hard-wearing black rubber matting, cut to size from a roll in three finishes and two thicknesses – any length from 0.5 m to 10 m, in six widths from 0.25 m to 1.5 m.

Finishes

• Checker Plate – raised plate pattern for grip; hides marks well, the usual choice for van floors and workshop areas.
• Circular Stud – raised round studs, sometimes called coin or penny. Same grip and mark-hiding as checker plate, different look.
• Smooth – a clean, professional flat finish. Easier to sweep and mop, but shows marks more and offers less grip when wet.

Thickness

5 mm (7 kg/m²) suits a working van, workshop or loading area – it takes the abuse, deadens noise better and resists being punched through by dropped tools. 3 mm (3 kg/m²) suits lighter duty, or where height and weight matter such as a camper floor build. Smooth is available in 3 mm only.

Fitting

Cut it with a sharp knife against a steel straight edge, scoring rather than cutting through in one pass, so it fits round wheel arches and fixings. It does not always need gluing down – in a van the weight of the mat and the shape of the floor often hold it in place, which means it lifts out for cleaning. Glue it if it will be walked on constantly or if the edges lift and become a trip hazard.

Not sure? The rubber matting sample pack covers every finish and both thicknesses – the difference is much easier to judge in the hand than on screen.