Coir Mats

Coir Mats for Homes, Businesses and Covered Entrances

Coir mats provide a natural entrance surface designed to scrape dry dirt, sand, grass and loose debris from footwear before it is carried further into a building.

Manufactured from coconut-husk fibres, coir mats combine a coarse cleaning texture with a warm, natural appearance. They are suitable for residential doorways, offices, retail stores, reception areas, schools and other covered entrances.

The correct mat should be chosen according to entrance size, expected foot traffic, exposure to moisture and whether the mat will sit loose on the floor or inside a recessed mat well.

What Are Coir Mats Made From?

Coir is a natural fibre extracted from coconut husks. The fibres are cleaned and processed before being woven or tufted into a dense entrance mat surface.

The coarse fibre structure helps brush loose material from footwear. Because coir is a natural product, small differences in colour, texture and fibre appearance may occur between mats.

• Natural coconut-fibre construction
• Coarse surface for scraping dry dirt
• Warm and traditional entrance appearance
• Suitable for residential and commercial entrances
• Available for loose-lay or recessed installations
• Helps reduce dirt reaching internal floors
• Can be vacuumed or shaken to remove loose debris
• Renewable natural fibre material

Where Can Coir Mats Be Used?

Why Choose Coir Mats?

Coir mats are most useful where the main entrance problem is dry dirt, grit, sand and loose debris. The fibres create repeated contact with footwear as users walk across the surface.

• Helps scrape dry dirt from footwear
• Can reduce dirt transferred onto internal floors
• Supports a cleaner entrance appearance
• Complements modern and traditional buildings
• Provides a natural alternative to synthetic entrance mats
• Can be used in homes, offices and commercial buildings
• Available in different sizes for selected entrances
• Works as part of a multi-stage entrance system

Coir Mats Comparison Guide

Coir mats are generally better for scraping dry debris in protected entrances. Vinyl spaghetti mats may be more suitable where moisture and mud are common, while rubber mats may suit utility and heavier-use environments.

Coir Mats for Residential Properties

A coir mat can create a practical first cleaning stage at a home entrance. It may help reduce dirt carried onto carpets, tiles, laminate, vinyl or timber flooring.

The entrance should be covered and the mat should fit the available doorway space without interfering with the door swing.

Coir Mats for Commercial Buildings

Offices, shops, reception areas and professional buildings may use coir mats to help control dry dirt entering the premises.

Commercial entrances with heavier traffic may benefit from a larger mat or a multi-stage system combining an external scraping surface with an internal moisture-control mat.

Browse the wider Entrance Mats collection for additional dirt and moisture-control options.

Loose-Lay Coir Mats and Recessed Mat Wells

Loose-Lay Installation

A loose coir mat is placed directly on the entrance floor. It should lie flat, fit the available space and avoid creating an obstruction near the door.

Recessed Installation

Recessed mat wells allow the coir surface to sit closer to the level of the surrounding floor. The depth, width and length of the recess must match the selected mat.

Measure the recess carefully before ordering. Allowance should not be guessed because an incorrectly sized mat may move, curl or fail to sit properly inside the well.

How to Choose the Right Coir Mat

1. Measure the Entrance

Measure the available length and width and check that the door can open without catching on the mat.

2. Check the Entrance Exposure

Confirm whether the entrance is fully indoors, under a roof, partly exposed or regularly affected by rain.

3. Consider Foot Traffic

A small residential entrance and a busy office doorway may require different mat sizes and maintenance schedules.

4. Identify the Main Dirt Problem

Coir is most relevant for dry dirt, sand, grass and loose debris. A different mat may be better where water and mud are the main issues.

5. Decide Between Loose and Recessed Installation

Confirm whether the mat will sit on top of the floor or inside an existing mat well before selecting its dimensions and thickness.

6. Plan a Multi-Stage Entrance System

Busy commercial entrances may use more than one mat, with an initial scraping stage followed by an internal mat designed to capture finer dirt or moisture.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Vacuum regularly to remove trapped dry dirt
• Shake loose debris outside where practical
• Sweep the surface when required
• Spot-clean small marks using a suitable method
• Avoid saturating the natural fibres
• Do not leave the mat in standing water
• Allow damp mats to dry in a ventilated area
• Replace the mat when fibres become excessively worn or flattened

Regular cleaning helps prevent the fibre surface from becoming overloaded with dirt. A heavily clogged mat may not scrape footwear as effectively.

Coir Mats Frequently Asked Questions

Buy Coir Mats in South Africa

PVC Floor Tile supplies coir mats for homes, offices, retail stores, reception areas, schools and covered commercial entrances throughout South Africa.

Send us your entrance measurements, installation type and project location for assistance selecting a suitable mat size and format.