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There are several environments that could greatly benefit from drainage flooring. With a variety of styles, all of which have been designed with particular settings in mind, we want to pay special attention to drainage flooring. Some locations, such as commercial kitchens, public locker rooms, gym showers, pools, and marine-type environments are bound to see a lot more spills. These locations have an inherently riskier surface because of the constant moisture. Outdoor rubber drainage mats are imperative aspects of any safety regimen for any indoor or outdoor location. But, nowhere are they more important than in places that receive heavy foot traffic and which also see near constant wet conditions. There are special drainage rubber mats, designed with holes that help to immediately remove moisture from the surface and from underfoot. This sort of mat seems perfectly suited for excessively wet conditions. Rubberized drainage flooring, which also employs drainage capabilities, is going to offer a multifaceted source of security. Rubber mats with holes are the perfect solutions to all your anti-slip flooring needs!
According to the Consolidated Safety Group, “over 9 million disabling slip/fall injuries occur per year,” and that, “slip/fall accidents are the most common work-related injuries.” Given this, it should be no surprise that injuries from slips and falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits in the U.S. Confronted with this information, it is easy to see why drainage flooring is essential to any workplace. Rubber, which is naturally water-resistant, is the perfect material for creating drainage flooring. Like oil with water, rubber will not soak up moisture, making it a lot easier to dry after spills. And with many kitchen drainage floor mats made with Nitrile, a high-quality grease-resistant rubber, even messy oil spills will be easy to clean up. Products like our “Kitchen Mat” nitrile mats are made specifically for locations like commercial kitchens, where oils and greases are commonplace. Of all the rubber materials, nitrile is one of the best for withstanding oils, a quality which is of particular benefit to certain types of businesses. This product is just one example of the way in which we cater toward our customers’ highly specific needs. After all, every person’s situation is unique; you need a product that is uniquely built for your purposes.
Drainage flooring can help you prevent slip-and-fall accidents by ensuring employees have a secure place to stand, especially in wet conditions. A rubber mat with holes provides an excellent safety surface that quickly does away with excess moisture by channeling away spills from the surface of the mat and toward its flooring underneath. This is particularly useful if you already have some sort of drainage flooring installed in the area, for when moisture is channeled below the mat, your existing flooring can also efficiently channel water toward the places you want it to go. Kitchens, gyms, and large public showers normally come with large drainage sites already located on the floor. Placing drainage flooring that will not be damaged by water or oil and grease directly over the drain will help prevent people from tripping over it, while still allowing liquids to channel away.
It is safe to assume that we have all felt that heart dropping moment when we lose our footing in the shower, or on a slippery floor. Thankfully, materials like rubber exist. For, rubber has a naturally high coefficient of friction, which simply means that rubber inherently provides traction wherever it is placed. Combine this with the fact that rubber naturally resists water, and you get the picture: even when rubber drainage floor mats are soaked, they will still enhance your footing. This is a highly desirable quality that could significantly upgrade the safety and comfortability of most spaces that see any degree of moisture. Although liquids are channeled away from the surface after they spill on the mat, some moisture is bound to remain for a moment upon the surface until it dries or is dried. These anti-slip solutions also provide safe and non-slip floors, which will help keep you, your family, or your employees from slipping even when moisture is present. Thus, while most of the moisture is channeled away, people can continue to move upon the mat with little fear of losing their footing. Many rubber drainage floor mats also have ridged surfaces, which provide even more traction. The specific design of a holed drainage mat offers this benefit thoroughly! Many of these mats’ surface textures even feature protrusions that further enhance their users’ grip. Surface patterns such as these act as additional points of contact between the mat and people’s feet, thereby furthering the amount of traction they experience as they traverse the mat. Given rubber’s innate ability to enhance traction, this feature is an additional measure of security that effectively maximizes the amount of anti-slip safety possible. Every aspect of our products is intentional—designed with specific purposes in mind. Our rubber drainage floor mats are perfect examples of the efficacy and efficiency that all of our products embody.
Our matting will help people keep their footing in wet conditions. Drainage flooring that utilizes rubber has the added advantage of employing the material’s naturally high coefficient of friction. While the holed design gives you added traction, the material itself is naturally inclined to form a sturdier bond between its surface and the bottom of your shoe. Additionally, rubber is a much softer surface to stand on than a hard surface, making rubber the ideal material for creating anti-fatigue drainage mats. Anti-fatigue qualities can be highly beneficial to areas such as kitchens and pools, where people are required to stand for long periods of time or where people will be barefoot. In commercial kitchens, workers are on their feet for hours at a time, which can quickly take its toll on their bodies. Bodily fatigue is no joke, especially for businesses—where productivity often plummets once workers reach a certain level of fatigue. Additionally, when people become fatigued, their mood tends to follow suit. Unhappy workers are much less productive than those who are in good spirits.
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If you are looking for the perfect type of rubber mats to place over your drainage flooring, then seriously consider the exceptional design of holed rubber matting. An anti-slip floor is something every business needs, especially if your business operates within slippery conditions. Rubber drainage floor mats are going to ensure that your employee remain safe while going about their duties, which the diligent business-owner should deeply consider. One liability lawsuit can burden a business beyond conception. Not only do rubber drainage floor mats significantly enhance an area’s safety—they also considerably increase the level of comfort people experience while working in the area. Rubber naturally absorbs impacts, which is perfect for cushioning people’s feet as they walk around on rubber flooring. The supple and soft surface that rubber offers will help remove stress from feet, ankles, and joints. And because of rubber’s many resilient qualities, it is a material that lasts for a long period of time. With rubber’s natural durability and toughness, we are certain that our drainage flooring will be a product that stays in shape for much time to come.
Furthermore, many of our products are made from recycled rubber materials. These rubber materials are recycled from discarded car tires. Because the rubbers out of which car tires are made are non-biodegradable, car tires—once worn out—typically end up in landfills. By repurposing discarded car tires into rubber mats and floors, we uphold our responsibility toward the planet—minimizing the amount of unnecessary waste that the rubber industry generates. Moreover, because car tires are designed to withstand some of the harshest outdoor conditions, including precipitation, impacts, abrasions, and sunlight, our recycled rubber products inherit many of the same qualities that make car tires so durable. Using recycled rubber also means that we see reduced manufacturing costs. These savings are directly translated toward our price points, which we always keep as competitive as possible. We always strive to maximize the value that our customers receive from their purchases.
Remember, if you need your flooring or matting customized or have inquiries about our products, do not hesitate to reach out. Call us at +1 (714) 772-3000 during our regular business hours or email us at any time at customercare@rubbercal.com to consult one of our rubber experts about your upcoming project. Have your order crafted precisely toward your needs, no matter how specific your demands are! Given our lengthy history in the rubber flooring industry, we have the level of experience necessary to confront even the most complex of tasks. Please reach out! We are always happy to help.