Workplace Flooring

A cushioned anti-fatigue mat placed exactly where staff stand is the usual answer. Mats of 12mm to 14mm, such as the 3ft x 5ft x 12mm workplace mat and the 900 x 1200 x 14mm bubble-top mat, take the hardness out of a concrete floor. Choose a size that covers the full working position, including where people step back.

Rubber flooring handles the occasional drip in a workshop, but not every rubber compound stands up to constant contact with oil. Where oil is part of daily work, look for a listing that states oil resistance. Drainage mats such as the hollow rubber mat let oil and water pass through, keeping the walking surface clearer.

Yes, firm rubber rolls of 3mm to 5mm laid flat take hand pallet trucks and trolleys well. Thick, soft mats are harder to push across and their edges can lift under wheels, so keep those to standing areas. For aisles and loading routes, keep any mats well clear of the wheel path.

A rubber roll is the simplest choice for a corridor, because one long length leaves no joins along the walking line. The hollow rubber mat comes 10m long and 90cm wide with drainage holes, and coin or ribbed rolls come in widths up to 2m. Measure the corridor width and cut the roll to fit wall to wall.

Heavy rubber door mats with drainage holes suit busy entrances, because they scrape grit from shoes and let rain drain through. A 12mm rubber mat stays put under heavy foot traffic better than a light textile mat. Inside the door, a run of rubber flooring roll carries people further before the main floor begins.

Choose rubber where you want more cushion, weight and grip, and PVC where a lighter roll in a colour helps. The PVC coin-top roll comes 1.2m wide in red, which can mark out zones in a workshop or stockroom. Rubber rolls are heavier and lie flatter under trolleys without being fixed.

Yes, most rubber rolls are sold by the metre, and many are available in lengths of up to 10m or 15m from a single roll. For larger areas or several rooms, email the dimensions to support@welcomestep.co.uk before ordering. Large or bulky orders may have different delivery arrangements, which are confirmed at that stage.

Heavier, thicker mats move least, so a 12mm rubber mat holds its place far better than a thin one. Interlocking tiles stay together as one floor, and edging strips stop the outer row shifting. On smooth floors, double-sided carpet tape under the corners of a single mat stops it creeping.

Yes, that is one of the main reasons to choose them. Lift the mat or tile, hose or scrub it outside or over a drain, and clean the floor beneath before laying it back. Interlocking 90 x 90cm tiles are easier to lift one at a time than a single large mat.

Thick rubber under a machine reduces the vibration and rumble passed into the floor. The anti-vibration rubber mat comes 1m x 1m in thicknesses from 10mm to 40mm, and vibration shield mats cover more options for appliances and machines. Rubber reduces vibration noise but will not block the airborne noise of the machine itself.