Articles by Matly

Articles by Matly

A wheeled chair sits on top of a carpet-surfaced chair mat. The blog header reads Chair Mats Buying Guide.
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Chair Mats Buying Guide

Chair mats are an important part of any home office. They protect your floors and reduce back pain caused by wheeling around on office chairs. Matshop chair mats are durable: they are built to last. That’s why all our heavy-duty chair mats come with an industry-leading 12-year warranty.
Anti fatigue mat material.
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Anti Fatigue Mat Materials Compared: Rubber, Foam, Carpet and More (2025 Guide)

Standing for hours on hard floors puts strain on the body. Anti fatigue mats help reduce that stress—but only if they’re made from the right material. The comfort, durability, safety, and maintenance of each mat vary depending on what it's made of.

A pile of coir matting is laid on a beach. The blog header reads How Can a Mat Be Durable and Biodegradable?
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How can a mat be durable and biodegradable?

The longest-lasting mats that are also great for the planet. Whatever mat you’re looking for, you want something durable. But, as we all try to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, you might also want something biodegradable. Something we often get asked is how long our biodegradable mats last. If they break down (biodegrade) easily then how will they be robust enough to do their job?
A glue gun creates a squiggle on a flat surface. The blog header reads How to Make a Floor Mat Non Slip.
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How to make a floor mat non slip

If you’ve recently bought a mat and realised soon after that it isn’t non slip, you might be wondering if there’s anything you can do about it. Besides returning it and getting a non slip mat, we can give you a few methods for how to make your floor mat non slip. If you simply want to hold your mat in place, check out this guide to stopping your mats moving around. But if you want to turn your slippery mat into the non slip variety, stick with this guide on making your own non slip mats.
An arm cleans a rubber mat to stop it smelling. The blog header reads Removing Smell from Rubber Mats.
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Removing smell from rubber mats

If you’ve recently bought rubber matting, you probably noticed the smell when you unpacked it. It’s hard to miss, and it can be concerning when you notice yourself inhaling a new smell. Luckily, the rubber smell isn’t something you just have to put up with. Here are a few of our tried and tested methods for removing smell from rubber mats.
Australian 10 and 20 dollar notes can be seen in the background. The blog header reads Floor Mats For Hire.
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Floor Mats for Hire: Renting vs. Buying

Floor mats serve multiple purposes in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. They improve safety, protect flooring, and contribute to branding in businesses. Some situations call for long-term use, while others require a temporary solution.
Two men install artificial grass. The blog header reads How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost?
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How much does artificial grass cost?

If you’re planning an event or you’re sick of the dogs ripping up the yard, artificial grass is a great alternative to the real deal. With expenses for turf laying and relaying quickly adding up, artificial grass gives you a lookalike for a fraction of the price. It’s also easier to maintain and much longer-lasting than real grass.
A pair of gum boots sit on a door mat. The blog header reads 10 Things You Didn't Know About Door Mats.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Door Mats (And Why They Matter More Than You Think)

Door mats sit at every entrance, yet few people pay attention to them. They receive heavy foot traffic daily, collect dirt, prevent slips, and contribute to first impressions. Their role spans from safety to branding without demanding notice. The following insights highlight functions and features that often go unrecognised.

A flooded mat sits in a recess in a wooden floor. The blog header reads How To Dry Out My Flooded Mat Recess.
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How to Dry and Restore a Flooded Recessed Entrance Mat: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Heavy rain and flash flooding can turn an entrance mat into a saturated hazard. Water seeps into the recess beneath the mat, damaging the fibres and creating the ideal environment for mould growth. According to WorkSafe WA, damp mats increase the risk of slips, which already account for around 20% of all lost-time injuries in Western Australia.

A grey door mat is placed outside a large wooden door. The blog header reads What Size is a Standard Door Mat?
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What size is a standard door mat?

If you’ve had a browse through our site – and maybe even if you haven’t – then you might have noticed that most of our mats come in 2 sizing options: standard or custom. Custom sizing seems self-explanatory, but standard sizing might not mean anything to you at all.