Entrance Mats: Rental vs Buying

You’ll own the entrance mat, there’s no contract or additional fees.

• You can buy a high-quality mat designed for your environment and footfall. The mat will help to prevent slips and keep internal flooring clean.
• No hidden fees.
• More size options.
• More colour options.
• You’ll be able to choose the type of entrance mat material which will work best in your environment.
• No contract.
• Options to have a bespoke logo mat with your own logo, messaging and colours.
• Standard size entrance mats can be washed in domestic washing machines.
• Better quality entrance mats last longer, you only need to launder as required prolonging the life of the mat.
• Most entrance mats come with a warranty against colour loss, meaning you can be assured your entrance mat will look great for years.

• You’ll need to manage cleaning of the mat yourself. Your cleaner or contractor can add cleaning and maintaining the mat to their checklist, so this shouldn’t be a problem.
• Commercial washing machines could be needed to launder larger entrance mats.

You won’t own the entrance mat; the rental company owns it. Your entrance mat contract will usually be for a year and include fortnightly laundering, even when not required.

• You don’t have to worry about laundering them.

• Expensive option in the long-term.
• Limitation of sizes available. The size you need to fit your entrance might not be stocked. The correct size is needed in order to be effective.
• Limitation of colours. A colour to compliment your entrance area might not be available. Colours other than black can be charged at a premium to rent.
• Possible delivery fees.
• There are negative environmental implications for collecting and re-delivering entrance mats every fortnight.
• Mats are cleaned on a schedule, not as required when they get dirty. During the summer months, less laundering could be needed.
• You don’t know the age of the mat you’ll receive. The performance could be compromised due to general ware. It’s been reported that the same rental mat is used for 10+ years.
• You won’t always receive exactly the same mat after laundering. It could perform better or worse.
• Poorly maintained entrance mats can cause safety hazards and can create a negative brand image for your company.

• More cost effective.
• Less impact on the environment.
• No contract, you’re in control of laundering.
• More flexibility with style, colours and design.
• Bespoke options are available.