ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST FOR HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Ten safety and hygiene checks before you order

ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST: TEN CHECKS FOR HEALTHCARE DOORS

An entrance mat checklist for a hospital or clinic should cover slip resistance, smooth edges for wheels, easy cleaning and a clear logo. This guide gives ten checks you can use before you order from Matrium, where every mat is made to measure, quoted per square metre and available from a single piece.

By Matrium | Last updated: 31 October 2026

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WHY HEALTHCARE DOORS NEED AN ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST

Hospital and clinic entrances see patients, visitors, staff, trolleys and wheelchairs through the same doors. Matrium’s own guidance says hospitals and clinics need slip resistance, hygiene and smooth rolling for trolleys and wheelchairs, which is why they favour aluminum frames with brush and carpet inserts. An entrance mat checklist keeps those needs in front of everyone involved in the purchase. This is a buying guide, not medical or infection-control advice: follow your facility’s own policy and local building codes.

THE ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST IN TEN CHECKS

Work down the entrance mat checklist table with your facility manager. The right-hand column shows where the information comes from, so you can confirm each point with our team before you approve a quote.

Check	Why it matters	What to confirm
1. Slip resistance	Wet shoes and wheels reach the door every day	Aluminum: R13 slip resistance, as stated on the Aluminum page. For other systems, ask our team about the backing and surface
2. Edges and level changes	Wheelchairs, walkers and trolleys need a smooth crossing	The U.S. Access Board guide says changes in level up to 1/4 inch need no treatment and up to 1/2 inch must be bevelled; aluminum is surface-mounted with ramped edges or recessed
3. A mat that stays flat	A mat that shifts or buckles is a trip and wheel hazard	Soft PVC has a non-slip nitrile rubber backing; spaghetti mats have a solid or spiked backing; tire pattern mats have a high-friction backing
4. Rolling load	Beds, trolleys and equipment cross the mat	Aluminum frames support heavy footfall, trolleys and delivery equipment
5. Dirt and moisture capture	Dry, clean floors are safer floors	Plan a scraper outside, brushes or coils in the vestibule and an absorbent mat inside
6. Easy cleaning	Staff need a fast routine	Aluminum rolls back on hinges; spaghetti mats are shaken and hosed; tire pattern mats roll up and rinse; soft PVC is vacuumed
7. Fire class	Local codes differ by country and building	The Aluminum page states a Bfl-s1 fire rating; check your code and confirm requirements with our team
8. Logo and wayfinding	Patients should read the entrance at a glance	Use strong contrast, two or three colours and a centred logo; there is no extra charge for the logo
9. Fitting and upkeep	Recessed or surface-mounted changes the cleaning routine	Installation is available within the same country as the office, for a fee
10. Warranty and replacement	Mats wear and logos change	All Matrium products carry a three-year warranty, and we keep your artwork on file

HOW THE ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST CHANGES BY SETTING

Not every door in a healthcare building has the same needs. Use the cards to adapt the entrance mat checklist to each setting before you ask for a quote.

HOSPITALITY

The First Impression.
Hospital hotels and guest wings can apply the entrance mat checklist with the lobby logic of our hotel lobby mats guide: scrape, brush, absorb, then show the logo.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a lasting impression and protect your multi-tenant building’s high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate and retail plaza entrance mats.

Create a welcoming, professional first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for healthcare facilities.

Enhance your entrance and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded blue logo mats, tailored for distinctive corporate and retail properties.

Deliver world-class hospitality and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded hotel logo mats, engineered for luxury entrances.

Welcome travelers and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s heavy-duty custom logo mats, designed for airport terminals and transportation hubs.

HEALTHCARE

Uncompromising Hygiene.
Main entrances and emergency doors need the strictest entrance mat checklist: slip resistance, edges and cleaning first. See our hospital entrance mats project page.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Honor public service and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s heavy-duty custom logo mats, designed for municipal and emergency facilities.

Establish a professional, hygienic first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom healthcare logo mats for medical facilities.

Establish a welcoming, professional first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for healthcare facilities.

Create a reassuring, professional first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats.

Promote a clean, professional standard and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats.

Establish a professional, hygienic first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded healthcare logo mats for medical facilities.

RETAIL

Branding That Lasts.
Pharmacies and shops inside a hospital can use spaghetti or soft PVC mats at their doors. Run the same entrance mat checklist and repeat the facility colours.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a striking first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate and retail plaza logo mats.

Elevate your storefront and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded luxury retail logo mats.

Enhance your storefront and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded blue logo mats, tailored for luxury retail properties.

Create a welcoming, engaging first impression and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded logo mats for schools and learning centers.

Elevate your storefront and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded grey logo mats, designed for luxury retail properties.

Elevate your storefront and protect high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded grey logo mats, designed for international retail properties.

CORPORATE

Professional Identity.
Reception and administration doors can follow the entrance mat checklist, then add a calm logo mat. Soft PVC offers high-definition printing and Pantone colour matching.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Command attention and protect your high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom red corporate headquarters logo mats, engineered for maximum durability and visual impact.

Elevate your corporate lobby and protect high-traffic interior flooring with Matrium’s heavy-duty commercial entrance mats, designed for uncompromising durability and style.

Elevate your commercial trade center or retail facility with a bespoke green Matrium logo mat, engineered for high-traffic durability and striking brand visibility.

Project absolute professionalism and reinforce your corporate brand identity while safeguarding high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats.

Make a bold, unforgettable statement and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom red commercial logo mats, tailored for prestigious corporate entrances.

Project absolute sophistication and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats, tailored specifically for modern global enterprises.

RESIDENTIAL

Crafted Luxury.
Private clinics and care residences can apply the entrance mat checklist and still request custom sizes, shapes and colours to match the architecture.

EXPLORE GALLERY

Create a prestigious first impression and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom corporate logo mats, tailored specifically for luxury commercial properties.

Elevate your luxury residential property entrance and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom commercial logo mats.

Elevate your residential lobby and safeguard high-traffic floors with Matrium’s custom branded dark grey logo mats, designed for luxury apartment buildings.

AN UNPROTECTED HEALTHCARE ENTRANCE VERSUS A CHECKED ONE

OSHA’s general requirements for walking-working surfaces call for floors to be kept clean and, to the extent feasible, dry (29 CFR 1910.22). For wheeled traffic, the U.S. Access Board’s guide to the ADA Standards adds that carpet must be securely attached so that it does not shift or buckle (floor and ground surfaces guide). Rules differ by country, so confirm local requirements.

Wet floors
Without a mat, water and dirt travel straight into the lobby and corridors.

Unsafe edges
A thick or loose mat edge can catch wheels and feet.

No clear routine
If nobody knows how to clean the mat, it is cleaned late or not at all.

Checked and documented
Each point in the entrance mat checklist has an owner and an answer, and the entrance mat checklist is kept with the order.

Matched to the door
Aluminum frames, coils or plush mats are chosen for the door, not by habit.

Cleaning planned
The cleaning method is known before the mat is installed.

HOW TO USE THE ENTRANCE MAT CHECKLIST WITH MATRIUM

Print the entrance mat checklist and tick each check for every door. Then send us a photo of the entrance and the width and length in centimetres. Our team prepares a digital mockup and a quote per square metre. The process is described on our free custom entrance mat design page, and there is no obligation to order.

Entrance mat checklist: quick answers

Choose a mat that stays flat and has a non-slip backing.
Keep edges smooth for wheelchairs and trolleys, and check level-change rules in your country.
Plan the cleaning method before you buy.
Use strong contrast and a simple logo so the entrance reads clearly.
Compare options on our entrance matting systems page, including aluminum entrance matting and spaghetti mats.

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Entrance mat checklist: frequently asked questions

What should an entrance mat checklist for a hospital include?

It should cover slip resistance, smooth edges for wheels, a mat that stays flat, rolling load, dirt and moisture capture, easy cleaning, fire class under your local code, a readable logo, fitting and upkeep, and warranty.

Which Matrium system suits hospitals and clinics?

Matrium says hospitals and clinics favour aluminum frames with brush and carpet inserts, because they need slip resistance, hygiene and smooth rolling for trolleys and wheelchairs. Spaghetti and soft PVC mats suit secondary doors.

Do entrance mats help with infection control?

This guide gives no medical advice. A mat removes dirt and moisture at the door and should be easy to clean. Follow your facility’s infection-control policy.

Are there rules for mat edges and level changes?

The U.S. Access Board guide to the ADA Standards says changes in level up to 1/4 inch need no treatment and up to 1/2 inch must be bevelled. Rules vary by country and building, so check your local code.

Can I order a single mat for one clinic door?

Yes. Orders start from a single piece, every mat is made to measure and quotes are calculated per square metre. The design and digital mockup are free.

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