Non-Slip Corridor Rolls

Measure the corridor wall to wall. For most indoor corridors, a 1m or 1.2m rubber runner covers the walking line, or you can choose a roll as wide as the corridor for full coverage. Leave a few centimetres either side if doors or skirting need clearance.

Rubber runners are heavier than textile runners, so they move less, but long lengths can still creep on smooth floors. Fixing the ends with double-sided tape or a threshold strip keeps the runner straight. A runner that fills the corridor wall to wall cannot move sideways.

Yes, an open-hole runner such as the 10m x 90cm hollow rubber mat suits wet entrances, because water drains through the holes. Solid runners also work if they have a grip pattern, but water will sit on top. Lift and rinse the runner regularly to clear grit underneath.

Coin and fine ribbed patterns are popular for corridor runners because they grip well and are easy to sweep. Willow and smooth tops are the most comfortable for trolleys and wheelchairs. Checker and wide ribbed tops suit muddier routes such as farm passages.

Yes, the passage and alley mats here are sold for cow, stable and horse passages, at 2.1m and 2.4m wide. The 10mm cow walkway roll cushions hooves on concrete and comes in lengths up to 15m. Wide mats cover the full passage with no gaps where muck can collect.

Yes, two lengths can be butted end to end with a straight cut and fixed with tape or adhesive at the join. Place the join away from doorways and turning points, where it takes the most wear. Ordering one continuous length avoids the join altogether.

On concrete and quarry tiles, rubber runners protect the floor. On some vinyl, laminate and light-coloured floors, rubber left in place for a long time can leave marks. Lift the runner now and then to clean and check the floor beneath.

Sweep or vacuum the runner daily, and mop it with warm water and a mild detergent. Roll it back once in a while to clean the floor underneath, as grit trapped below can wear both surfaces. Open-hole runners can be lifted and hosed down outside.

Yes, a ribbed or coin runner adds grip on a ramp, but it must be fixed firmly so it cannot slide downhill. Use adhesive or screws with washers along the edges. Start fixing at the top of the ramp and work down.

Thin, firm runners with a low pattern, such as 3mm smooth, willow or fine ribbed rolls, are the easiest for wheelchairs and walking aids. Avoid thick, soft mats and deep patterns on those routes. Fix the edges so they lie flat with no raised lip.