Do You Need An Irregular-Shaped Coir Mat?
Some mat wells are not a standard size and will require an irregular shaped mat. Whilst you may want a coir mat for your home, you may be finding it a struggle to find one that fits your space and your needs. In these cases, a custom-made mat that is made to your specific dimensions is the best way to go.
Here is what to do if you need an irregular shaped mat.
Step 1- Determine the shape and size you need
This is the most crucial step as you need to ensure you know the exact measurements you need the coir mat to be. Measure the area where you want to place the mat and determine the shape you need. Keep in mind that an irregular shaped mat may require more complex measurements.
Option A- Dimensional drawing for an irregular shaped mat
If your mat well consists of 90-degree angles, then providing a dimensional drawing, like the one below, will often be sufficient.
Include exact measures and ensure all sides are included. Once you are happy with your dimensional drawing, simply email it to us at help@coirmats.co.uk along with your name and contact details.
If you want a semi-circle design then please send a diagram similar to below:
Please note: the design above is for a true semi-circle. If the shape you need doesn’t contain a 90-degree angle, please use the template method below instead.
Option B- A template for an irregular shaped mat
In many cases, mat wells are not exact 90-degree angles and whilst this can be more challenging, it is something that can be overcome by creating a life-size template. Use thick paper such as wallpaper or a paper tablecloth to draw out the exact shape of your mat well. Once you are happy with the measurements, cut out the template and double-check it fits perfectly in your mat well. The last thing you want is to order your custom mat, only to realise it doesn’t fit when it arrives.
Before you send the template to us, make sure you mark on what side of the template the door will be as well as which side is the top. This is important information that will make it easier to create your mat in our workshop.
Send your templates to: Coir Mats, Unit 14, Sadler Rd, Lincoln, LN6 3RG
If you require any additional information then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Email us at help@coirmats.co.uk or call 020 8305 5357.
Whichever method you choose, it is important to be as specific as possible to ensure that you get the exact mat you want. Unlike PVC baked mats, traditional handstitched edged coir mats are not able to be trimmed once they have been delivered, therefore exact measures are vital to get the best end results.
Step 2- Choose Your Mat
Coir Mats can come in various designs, colours, and edging. You can select a design that best matches your home’s aesthetic or a personalised design to make your mat completely one of a kind.
Not sure what you are exactly after? We offer a variety of different coir matting:
Hand stitched-
Our Hand Stitched Coir Doormats are ideal for period properties. They are traditional coir mats which are lovingly handcrafted from the highest quality coir in our workshop to your specific dimensions. These mats are suitable for mat well use as well as being laid straight onto to the floor. These traditionally made mats have a woven backing rather than a PVC backing, this means they are suitable for areas likely to get wet as the woven backing allows the mat to try out quicker, meaning it will last longer.
PVC Backed Coir & Coloured Coir-
Our PVC Backed Coir Doormats are, easy to lay and designed for mat wells. Coir is a hard wearing, absorbent and has a strong brushing action to remove dirt from shoes helping to protect your floors. It is also easy to trim with the use of a sharp knife to get that snug fit. We offer three grades of PVC Backed Coir matting:
Budget – This matting is our lowest cost option but it still provides a strong brushing action to remove the unwanted dirt from your shoes. However, it will shed slightly more and won’t last as long, so it is ideal for pricing and temporary matting.
Premium – This matting offers the largest range in thickness going from 14mm to 30mm. It is ideal for unusual/irregular shapes, is a good value for money and is our recommendation for residential homes.
Heavy Duty –This matting is our hardest wearing, highest quality coir matting. If you are looking for the best quality coir for your home, offices or public buildings with heavy footfall then this is the perfect choice. This matting is also DDA compliant and therefor suitable for wheelchair users. It does cost slightly more but when you will get a lot of use it is a worthwhile investment.
Coloured Coir-
Our Coloured Coir comes in numerous colour variations. The main thing to consider is whether you are wanting your mat to blend in or make a statement. This matting has a PVC Backing meaning it is the perfect choice for your mat well. We recommend it is used for indoor use. If located outdoors, rain will pool the PVC backing and the natural fibres will become sodden and damaged.
Synthetic Coir –
Our synthetic Coir is a non-shedding synthetic mat that comes in 3 colours. It only comes in 9mm thick so it is ideal for use where there are low clearance issues. It has a similar brush action to natural coir which makes it very hard wearing and great at removing dirt. This type of matting can also be spot cleaned to remove marks and is less prone to staining.
Step 3- Our workshop gets to work creating your irregular shaped mat
Once we have received your template, we will then contact you with a quote. If you are happy with the quote given and we have received payment, then our skilled workshop team will get started on making your irregular shaped mat to your exact specification.
Step 4- Sit back, relax, and wait for your bespoke mat to arrive
Once you have ordered your irregular shaped mat, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and wait for your mat to arrive. Please note that due to the bespoke nature of these products, made-to-measure mats will inevitably take slightly longer to deliver.
Once your mat arrives, use our care and fitting guide which provides everything you need to know.
Whilst finding the perfect coir mat to fit an awkwardly shaped mat well, you need may feel like a challenge and whilst it involves a bit more effort, the results are amazing. Taking the extra time to measure the area and choose the mat that best fits your needs will leave you with a perfect-fitting irregular shaped mat that looks great, will last, and is completely unique to you.