{"id":1,"date":"2021-04-14T15:04:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T14:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cobaflooring.com\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:05:19","slug":"what-is-barrier-matting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cobaflooring.com\/za\/blog\/what-is-barrier-matting\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Barrier Matting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barrier matting, also known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/matting.co.za\/entrance-matting\">entrance matting<\/a>. A fixed aluminium or plastic matting system with carpet, nylon brush, or rubber\/PVC scraper inserts removes dirt and absorbs moisture from footwear and wheeled traffic. The insert combination depends on the environment, footfall, and traffic type.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why do I need barrier matting?\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"134\">Barrier matting stops moisture and debris from entering a building while enhancing both aesthetics and functionality for businesses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"322\"><strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"157\">First Impressions<\/strong> \u2013 A clean, safe entrance creates a positive brand image for employees and visitors. A well-maintained entryway leaves a lasting impression on prospective clients.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"322\"><strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"339\">Slip Safety<\/strong> \u2013 Properly specified barrier matting removes moisture and contaminants from footwear, reducing slip hazards. To be effective, the matting must be long enough to handle foot traffic levels.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"322\"><strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"559\">Lower Maintenance Costs<\/strong> \u2013 By trapping dirt and moisture, barrier matting reduces internal cleaning costs and extends flooring lifespan. One person can track in at least 0.58g of dirt daily\u2014up to 10 times more in wet weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"872\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"781\">COBA Flooring<\/strong> provides a full <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"826\">Supply &amp; Install Service<\/strong>, supporting you from enquiry to installation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do the barrier mats have to be installed in a mat well?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The majority of barrier matting systems are manufactured from aluminium, such as our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cobaflooring.com\/za\/product\/plan-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan.a system<\/a>\u00a0and are designed to be installed into a mat well frame. 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