Kitchen Floor Mats

Kitchen floor mats help in keeping the kitchen and the related areas neat and clean. Depending upon their texture and usable quality, different types of kitchen floor mats are available in the market. The article throws light on some of these kitchen floor mats.
Kitchen Floor Mats
Kitchen floor mats are used for isolating areas, interlocking rubber tiles or to mat larger areas. They help you in keeping your walking areas safe from food, grease and moisture. These are usually dense rubber mats that give comfort, fatigue relief and proper water drainage. Along with these benefits, kitchen floor mats are also anti-slip. These mats offer unique and classic finishes to the kitchen area and provide long term benefits in the performance of chefs, home makers, hobbyists and service professionals. Standing on tile or hardwood floors for a long time can cause discomfort in the back or feet and will gradually lead to severe back pain. Hence, these mats can be used as they are attractive, lend a royal look to the kitchen and also help in maintaining your feet and back.

Kitchen Floor Mats

The different types of kitchen floor mats are as follows:

Drainage Rubber Mats
These are heavy duty, durable rubber mats, designed with a low 3/8" profile for low door clearance and also satisfy ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. They are made up of 100% skid-resistant nitrile rubber which makes these floor mats oil, petroleum and grease proof. They also offer excellent anti-fatigue and antimicrobial properties which protect the mats from degradation by microorganisms and removes any odor. These rubber floor mats are easy to clean and can be washed in a commercial laundry machine.

Comfort Zone Kitchen Mats
These mats have a drainage system and a textured surface, which provides proper drainage and denigrates slippage. They have broad beveled borders on all the four sides and are best for standalone mat environments. They are grease-resistant and available in black and red with a 5/8" thick profile.

Versa Runner Kitchen Mats
These are the most durable rubber kitchen mats which have slotted holes for drainage, a raised knob surface to increase comfort and a wiper blade at the bottom for traction. They are made up of 100% grease proof nitrile rubber and are available in different colors with a 3/8" thick profile. They are best for kitchen areas where continuous length is required and are easy to cut on-site for custom configuration.

Sanitop Kitchen Mats
These are resilient rubber mats with a large and small hole drainage system. They are perfect standalone kitchen mats that provide both comfort and durability. These are grease proof mats with beveled edges on all four sides. They are available in black and red with a 1/2" thick profile.

Knob Top Kitchen Mats
These are traction rubber runner mats with a solid-top knobbed structure. They are made up of nitrile rubber and are 100% grease proof. The mats are reversible which extends their service life and are available in a variety of colors with a 1/4" thick profile. They are ideal for kitchen areas where a continuous length of comfort matting is required.

Kitchen floor mats are common in food preparation areas, bars, restaurants, etc. Made of rubber with or without grease-resistant capability, these mats also provide great anti-fatigue properties for people working in wet or greasy environments.

By Kanika Khara
Published: 6/26/2009
 
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