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Floormats
1. Getting Familiar with Selecting Floormats
Among the items that you will find in almost all homes are floormats. These items come in a range of
colors and sizes so you are sure to find one that will suit the theme of your home as well as color
coordinate with your furniture. These mats can be used anywhere around the house. They can be placed
in the kitchen, the bathroom, the entrance way and so many more areas. Since they have multiple uses
around the home, they also are designed to fit in a variety of spaces. The main function of these mats is
to protect your floors from dirt and debris. The mats will then be designed to suit the type of dirt that
they will commonly be exposed to. For example, entrance mats will have a rough surface so as to
ensure they can capture all the dirt that gets attached to people’s shoes before they get into your home.
Kitchen mats on the other hand will be absorbent so as to catch any spills that will occur while you are
cooking.
As aforementioned, floormats come in a range of designs. The most popular mats tend to be the ones
that are inscribed with messages. You will find a large number of homes that have entrance mats with
the words “welcome”, “home sweet home” and many more. If you would like, you could also choose
the words that you would like to be inscribed on the mat for them to have a more personable and
customized feel. Another thing to thing about when it comes to selecting these mats would be the
different materials are in the market. Choosing the right material is what will ensure the mat will be put
to proper use. If you are looking for entrance mats, coir would be a good choice as this fabric is hard
enough to ensure all dust and debris are kept away from your home. When it comes to bathroom mats,
you would have to select those that are made from rubber if you would like to reduce the chances of
slipping on some water on the floor.
Lastly, when you are selecting floormats you would have to consider the amount of human traffic that
it will be exposed to. High traffic areas will require mats that are made from sturdy materials so as to
ensure that they do not succumb to wear and tear in a short while.