What Are the Best Mats for a Commercial Kitchen Floor?
By Created: March, 2021 - Modified: June, 2024
Related Product: Herongripa Slip Resistant Matting Roll 2 x 33 ft Roll
Finally, because people working in a kitchen will be standing for long periods of time, having an anti-fatigue capability in the commercial kitchen flooring mat is key. Standing on the mats is far more comfortable for workers than standing on a hard floor.
Here are the best mats for a commercial kitchen.
Herongripa Matting
![VIP Guardian Mat](/images/plastex-matting/heronagrip-red-commercial-kitchen.jpg.webp)
Herongripa features a diamond-cut surface pattern to provide traction. In fact, it is certified slip resistant. It is resistant to animal fat which makes it easy to clean in a kitchen setting. Unlike other mats, this matting is easy to roll up and clean underneath.
![TruTread Red Mat](/images/apache/trutread/trutread-red.jpg.webp)
For a cost-effective choice when creating a flooring plan for the kitchen that uses rubber mats, the TruTread Red Mat is a good place to start. This mat has a 3-by-5-foot coverage area, which is ideal for use at a prep station.
Each mat measures only 7/8 inch in thickness, so it has a lightweight design that’s also cost-effective. At 36 pounds per mat, this TruTread mat is ideal for those who need to move the mat to different locations throughout the kitchen. Do not use this mat in an area with wheeled equipment traffic.
![SuperFoam Perforated Anti-Fatigue Mat](/images/antifatigue/superfoam-t17-perforated-2.jpg.webp)
At 3 by 5 feet in coverage, it’s ideal for one person to use while standing to work or to prepare food. It has an anti-slip surface for safety, but do not use it in areas that are constantly wet.
![Beveled Drain Step Anti-Fatigue Mat Red](/images/antifatigue/beveled-drain-step-504r-2.jpg.webp)
The underside of the mat contains nubs that help deliver its anti fatigue properties, while also allowing the mat to grip the subfloor and stay in place as people are walking across it or standing on it. This 3-by-5-foot mat weighs 24 pounds, so it’s movable as needed, but it also has enough heft to stay in place.
Although nitrile foam is not as common as rubber for commercial kitchen flooring, some people prefer foam because of its lightweight design that still has a nice level of durability and cushioning. The foam is firm enough so there is no worry about having the employee’s feet sink into the mat, resulting in a stumbling hazard.