{"id":2955,"date":"2020-03-07T06:39:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-07T06:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cobaflooring.com\/za\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2025-02-12T11:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T11:18:06","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-coir-matting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cobaflooring.com\/za\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-coir-matting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Coir Matting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Coir might not be a familiar term to you, this is a <\/span>material<\/a> commonly used to manufacture entrance mats that are installed in entrances and porches. Coir mats\/ Coconut matting can be identified by their short, tough bristles. They are used to dry and remove dirt from footwear before entering any premises. The tough bristles are great at removing tough dirt from your shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is coir flooring?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Coir flooring can be a better option over other natural floor coverings due to its robust characteristics. It is a strong, but coarse fibre and due to this it probably isn\u2019t the best material for areas where comfort under-foot is a priority. You might consider\u00a0carpet entrance matting<\/a>\u00a0as an alternative to coconut matting.<\/p>\n

This type of flooring can be installed directly onto your floor, but an adhesive underlay is highly recommended. The underlay will help the coir carpet last longer and be easily removed once replacement is required. We recommend opting for a good quality adhesive, it will help to hide any unevenness in your floor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What are coir mats made from?<\/h2>\n

Coir mats are a natural product, they are made from coconut husks. Some people also refer to these mats as coco mats or coconut mats for this reason.<\/p>\n

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How are coconuts made into doormats?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The husk from the coconut is soaked in water for several months and then beaten to soften up the cellulose fibres to create beautiful coir mats.\u00a0The coconut husk is the water-resistant layer between the outer coating of the coconut and the hard shell inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What are Coir mats\/ Coconut matting used for?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Due to coir mats having rough bristles, they are ideal for use as\u00a0entrance mats<\/a>\u00a0and will ensure a clean step into any premises. The mats are generally used in locations where an eco-friendly building is a requirement, or a natural look and feel is needed to complement the aesthetic of the entrance.<\/p>\n

J\u00e9an Smit, sales account manager at COBA Africa, with 21 years of experience in the matting industry:<\/p>\n

Due to the natural look of coir mats bush lodges in South Africa tend to go for this option. Having a natural look is important to them.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can coir doormats be cut to size?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Yes,\u00a0coir doormats<\/a>\u00a0can be cut to any size or shape, making it a good choice for use in mat wells or unusual entrances. They are also available in four colours, natural, grey, black or dark brown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can a coir mat be patched up?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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According to J\u00e9an Smit, this is a question asked by many. It\u2019s not recommended to patch up coir mats, because there are different grades of coir that can lead to colour variance in the mat. It would also be difficult to recreate the natural flow of the coir bristles.<\/p>\n

Patching up a coir mat would be visible from miles away \u2013\u00a0<\/em>J\u00e9an Smit, COBA Africa<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Are coir doormats waterproof?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Yes, coconut matting are relatively waterproof. Coir is famous for its durability, flexibility and moisture absorption. These hard-wearing mats can easily remove moisture from footwear. However, we don\u2019t recommend leaving your mat outside on a rainy day as it may expand or be left with uneven colouring after excessive water damage.<\/p>\n

We have specific\u00a0entrance matting systems\u00a0<\/a>that are designed to cope with the outdoor elements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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