Rubber Mats

The Characteristics of a Kitchen Floor Drain Mat

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The key to keeping a kitchen floor clear of fluids is with the smart design of a drain mat. We all know that the kitchen can be a slippery place, with a concoction of fluids usually spilling onto the floor throughout a day. This is especially true of a commercial kitchen, where food is being prepared at multiple workstations in a busy and fast-moving environment. But a drain mat can make any kitchen a much safer place by keeping standing liquids off of the floor – letting the chefs monitor their masterpieces and the servers deliver their dishes without fear of an accident.

It is the clever design of a drain mat that allows it to filter away standing water and make kitchens safer. There are some rubber kitchen mat options that provide a solid underfoot surface. These mats are comfortable to stand on and provide a useful waterproof area. But a lot of these rubber kitchen mat options are completely non-absorbent, which means any spilled fluids will not go anywhere, creating a standing puddle on the rubber surfacing. However, a drain mat has a different physical make-up that makes it particularly valuable in the kitchen. A drain mat is made of rubber, but rather than being a solid sheet, it features a number of engineered holes in its design. The holes can vary in shape and range from small to large in size, depending on the specific product being used.

“Kitchen Mat” Grease-Resistant Rubber Mat

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“Kitchen Mat” Grease-Resistant Rubber Mat

  • Can be cleaned in a dishwasher
  • Nitrile rubber can also resist chemicals
  • Comes with beveled edges that allows easy access for wheeled equipment
  • Perfect to use as a kitchen chef mat, bar mats, restaurant runners, poolside mats, locker room mats, and even as industrial mats

Best Safety Mats: When you buy these rubber mats, you are buying safety. Their safety applications are twofold. The first is most obvious, which is the way they drain liquids. That will make the surface of the mats less slippery. The other way they increase safety for you is due to the raised pill-shaped design that surrounds the drainage holes. This design enhances traction and will make sure that everyone who steps on the mat will remain safe.

Resists Grease: This rubber mat has the benefit of being made from nitrile rubber. Nitrile rubber was designed to be grease-resistant from the beginning, with the first nitrile material coming onto the market after World War I. This property makes them even better safety mats. So not only do the drainage holes let the grease seep through, the nitrile material will prevent the mats from being damaged by it.

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Red Dura Chef 1/2 Inch Rubber Comfort Mat Laid Diagonally Across a Black One

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Red Dura Chef 7/8 Inch Anti Fatigue Kitchen Mat Layered On Top of a Black Dura Chef

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The main benefit of the drain mat is that spilled liquids are easily filtered away from the kitchen floor surface. Fluids flow into the holes in the mat, rather than staying on the floor surface and creating puddles, keep the standing area safe and dry. It is this unique drainage hole construction that makes a drain mat a vital addition to a kitchen, especially in a larger commercial setting where there are more workstations and staff members. Water is frequently splashing onto a kitchen floor, not to mention other fluids such as grease and oil, and it is extremely helpful not to have to worry about those liquids causing an underfoot hazard.

While the primary benefits of a drain mat are linked to the dispersal of water, tackling liquid spills is far from the limits of a mat’s use. In a kitchen you are likely to get plenty of loose debris dropping onto the floor, such as small pieces of food. In a hectic restaurant environment, cooks don’t have time to retrieve every scrap that goes astray. But when a chef is using a drain mat – particularly one with larger holes – debris such as food morsels can also drop into the holes to keep the floor surface clear. Beyond the dispersal of debris and liquids, a rubber kitchen mat can provide a better feel under the feet of the chef. All rubber surfaces have a natural grip to them, but the drainage holes in a drain mat add even more traction for those speeding around the kitchen, while maintaining a comfortable feel. The holes also provide a boost in practicality, as it can easily be hosed down after use with the water draining away naturally.

“Dura-Chef Octagon” Rubber Kitchen Mats

  • Eco-friendly reclaimed floors
  • Underside of mats has a surface texture that grips base flooring
  • Perfect for commercial applications such as kitchen chef’s mats, poolside areas, locker rooms, restaurant bar mats, and more

Easy Drainage: These are best used as chef’s mats, bar mats, poolside mats, or any other place that sees a lot of wetness. Water and other miscellaneous liquids will easily seep through the octagonal holes, leaving the surface of these anti-fatigue mats free of excess liquids that can cause a hazardous slip. Additionally, since liquid does not stay on these rubber mats, moisture-caused byproducts like mold and mildew will never form.

Increased Safety: One of the biggest benefits of having rubber mats is that they increase safety. No one wants to suffer from a nasty fall that could have easily been prevented. With these eco-friendly reclaimed floors in place, your feet will be granted a degree of extra traction that will help them stay secured. Having a non-skid mat around will help keep you and your guests upright on your two feet.

Be More Comfortable: Whenever you stand around in one place for too long, your feet become tired. When they get tired, inevitably the rest of you will get tired. Anti-fatigue mats are an easy solution for relieving the pressure that builds up in your feet. The rubber material in these reclaimed floors absorbs weight and dissipates pressure.

A rubber drain mat will have a very distinctive appearance. A lot of the mats feature something akin to a honeycomb effect of holes covering the entirety of the rubber surfacing. This means that the drainage holes are closely linked and large enough to draw a substantial quantity of fluids away from the surface. This in turn makes the mats very effective in their drainage capabilities. Other drain mat variations may have smaller holes, spaced further apart. These might allow for a lower level of drainage, but feature an added level of grip or comfort due to the extra surface area of the mat. As with all things, the type of rubber surfacing that a chef prefers on their kitchen floor will probably come down to a matter of personal taste.

While there are plenty of variations in the types of rubber mats and rubber flooring available, some are best suited to use in the kitchen. Some of the drain mats available are made out of a synthetic rubber type called nitrile. Nitrile rubber mats are much better at standing up to substances like oil and grease than mats made from most recycled and natural rubbers, making them perfect for the messy kitchen environment. The rubber surfacing can be installed in tile or mat form to suit every need. The advantages add up to make a drain mat a vital kitchen component and a mainstay in restaurant preparation areas everywhere.

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A Red Dura Chef Interlock Rubber Kitchen Mat Semi On Top of a Black One

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