Allway Matting for greener buildings

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Stockland Shopping Centre Entry Mat

The best performing entrance mats provide a safe, effective, and attractive surface. These are the features of an Entrano Rollstock entrance mat.

  1. Soil and moisture control are provided by the permanent rubber reinforced bi-level construction with a durable textile face. Soil and water are scraped off and held by the mat away from foot traffic.
  2. Safety is provided by a water dam around the perimeter to prevent water seepage onto the surrounding floor thereby protecting against
    slip/fall accidents
  3. Entrano Mats are the toughest, most attractive mats available. With a variety of product types and an extensive array of sizes and colors, they are an integral part of a Green Building entrance.

How big should my entry mat be?

85% of the soil brought into any building can be contained within the first 3-4 metres in a high traffic area.

IEQ 3.5 Green Cleaning: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

Employ permanent entryway systems (grilles, grates, mats) at least 3 metres long in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt and particulates entering the building at all public entry points, and develop the associated cleaning strategies to maintain those entryway systems as well as exterior walkways.

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How can rugs help students learn?

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Rugs are an excellent flooring solution for schools. Traditionally they have been used in place of broadloom carpeting, offering the warmth and comfort of carpet, with the durability and easy maintenance of a carpet tile. They are excellent for busy, high traffic areas such as school classrooms due to their hard-wearing nature. Many are also created with stain resistant properties. However, should an area become stained or damaged, the affected tiles can easily be removed and replaced.

In terms of health and safety, carpet tiles are a really good choice for schools. Dust mites rarely live in carpets, and if well maintained, carpet tiles can actually improve air quality. Being soft underfoot means that the tumbles and falls common in primary school environments are absorbed more easily than hard flooring, presenting a much lower risk to children than hard floorings. And as they don’t distort or contract like wood and vinyl, the chances of tripping over them is greatly reduced. Further to this, they are soft underfoot for children and teachers on their feet a lot of the day, and for children regularly sitting on the floor.

Another reason to use this kind of flooring in schools is the impact on noise. Large areas can create distracting acoustics and carpet tiles act as a sound absorber to control noise levels. Also, carpet can be used creatively in different zones to help manage noise levels, for example corridors can be carpeted with calming tones to lower noise levels and help reduce disruptive behavior.

Pairing Your Desk with Anti-fatigue Mat

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When you work in an office you need to remember that movement is of prime importance to keep blood circulation flowing smoothly through your muscles. So though most office jobs entail sitting for long hours you should break the routine and alternate between standing and sitting, at least 12-16 during your 8 hour shift. What will make the standing stretch more comfortable is the use of an anti-fatigue mat.

Benefits of using an anti-fatigue mat

There are specially designed anti-fatigue mats to give relief to people who use a standing desk at work. These mats will alleviate your legs experiencing tiredness while standing, enabling you to concentrate better on your work. The blood flow in your body improves, as in an upright position the muscles in the back of your legs are in use as compared to a sitting position. A good balance while in standing position will reduce levels of weakness and pain in the legs and improve energy.

A study on anti-fatigue mats reveals that they reduce fatigue experienced by people who need to stand on hard surfaces for long hours in the day. Balance is very important while standing. Your weight needs to be distributed evenly and if not achieved, it could put pressure on your joints, spine and back.

While it may prove difficult for a person to change his or her overall standing movements, concentration should be focused on shifting weight from one side to another to alleviate pain and fatigue. By using an anti-fatigue mat this type of set behaviour undergoes a subtle change, almost unconsciously. Energy levels are improved and joint pains are controlled.

Choosing the right anti-fatigue mat

There are a host of anti-fatigue mats available in the market. Check out the selection at Allway matting, focusing on the following features:

  • The mat should be made of polyurethane, puncture resistant and easy to clean.
  • Choose a mat that will fit snugly under your desk, allowing you enough room.
  • Since standing involves continuous body movement, the front and back corners of the mat should be a bit higher than the sides with a teardrop mound in the centre.
  • When standing, the mat should not feel too soft under the feet.
  • The mat should be easy to move from beneath your desk and pushed back in.

Summary

In summation the anti-fatigue is an invention for people who need to stand long hours during their work routine. Key benefits of using an anti-fatigue mat are:

  • Stimulation of blood circulation
  • Improves body posture
  • Keeps energy levels up
  • Prevents body aches
  • Prevents danger of slipping or falling
  • Helps to improve productivity
  • Acts as a safety net for any falling object
  • Generates overall comfort

Use of anti-fatigue mats need not be limited only to places where you would need to stand for long hours – such as restaurants or offices. Wherever and whenever you need to spend long hours on your feet invest in a good anti-fatigue mat. You will immediately notice the lessening of tiredness and pain, and your ability to achieve more in a shorter period of time. Consider getting an anti-fatigue mat as a valuable investment in your general health.

Factors to consider before you shop for an anti-fatigue mat

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Understanding the differences between quality anti-fatigue matting from poorly made anti-fatigue matting can save you money and avoid leaving you with unintended results. Here are the factors to consider before you shop for an anti-fatigue mat.

Pricing

The best quality anti-fatigue mats may vary in pricing depending on the environment that they are used in. Several scientific studies have indicated that standing for long periods of time without an anti-fatigue mat can actually have serious health consequences. Therefore, the investment is well worth it even if the cost is slightly more than you want to spend.

Guarantees

Most anti-fatigue mat manufacturers offer guarantees. Check these details to make sure that your product is protected and that you can receive support as needed throughout the lifetime of your product.

Condition

Resiliency will have a direct impact on the worker’s comfort level as he or she stands on it. A quality mat should provide a balance of comfort and responsiveness. You can quickly assess whether or not an anti-fatigue has the quality that you are looking for it by testing it to see if it returns to its original shape after it is stepped on. An anti-fatigue mat that is overused, old or has greater pressure applied to it than it can handle will not return to its original shape.

Cleaning

Cleaning is one area that is often disregarded when shopping for anti-fatigue mats. Check to make sure that that the anti-fatigue mat that you’ve selected can be used in the capacity in which you plan to use it, such as a food service or health care environment. This will help you to avoid costly cleaning bills or an anti-fatigue mat that creates unsanitary conditions.

Durability

The durability of your anti-fatigue mat is a result of the materials used and its construction. As you search for anti-fatigue mats to purchase, you should make sure that the anti-fatigue mat is well-matched to the conditions and usage patterns of your workplace. For especially harsh conditions, you may also want to seek out an anti-fatigue mat that is abrasion and chemically resistant.

Contact Allway Matting

From supply to install, from tile removing to screeding recesses, Allway will do what it takes to make your matting needs effective. To learn more about our products or to request a quote, call us on 1300 255 929 or send an email to sales@allway.com.au.

Your Next Marketing Strategy – Custom Floor Mats

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As you put together your next marketing strategy for your business, don’t forget to look down! In fact, your flooring can actually do a lot to boost your business. Even if you don’t have the money to replace your flooring completely, versatile custom motif floor mats are a cost-effective solution that can greatly improve the look of your business.

Here are 5 reason why custom mats should be in your next marketing strategy.

1. They Are Highly Visible

Floors are a largely untapped marketing space with significant potential. Given that they are highly visible and are one of the first things that visitors and employees to your business notice when they enter your business, your floors are an important way to make a great first impression.

As a result, attractive custom mats can help your business to look more polished. They also show that you’ve taken the time to invest in all aspects of your business and not only your products and services.

2. They Build Awareness

Quality, durable custom floor mats can be used to keep floors clean, dry and safe while generating brand and product awareness. You can have mats imprinted with your logo, company name, tagline, website address, social media information, marketing message and more. Place them at entrances, in elevators, at the top of stairs, at checkout counters and reception desks, and other high-traffic, high-visibility areas.

3. They Increase Sales

Custom motif floor mats are great for providing product information or a sales message. In fact, you can use them to increase your sales of specific brands or products by alerting customers to the fact that your business offers those items with branded floor mats.

4. They Can Be Used to Market a Promotion

If you planning to offer a promotion for a limited time, solution dyed mats like Motifmat provide detailed, full-colour images that get your promotions noticed. In addition, since mats are easy to install and remove, you can pick them up and discard them as soon as the promotion has ended. Use them to advertise a contest, special giveaway, or promotional marketing message. Or print a QR code on mats and encourage people to scan them to enter a promotion or follow you on social media.

5. They Make an Excellent Thank You Gift

If you sell high ticket items, floor mats are a good option to give away as a thank you gift. Everyone has an entrance-way in their homes that needs a floor mat, which means that everyone customer will appreciate receiving a custom mat. Give away custom floor mats that have been customised with your logo or product to your loyal customers and referral partners. You can also use custom floor mats as a part of a sales incentive for your employees

Contact Allway Matting

From supply to install, from tile removing to screeding recesses, Allway will do what it takes to make your matting needs effective. To learn more about our products or to request a quote, call us on 1300 255 929 or send an email to sales@allway.com.au.

Different Types of Entry Matting

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Entry Mats play a vital role in the cleaning and maintenance of flooring as well as assisting in meeting the OHS requirements of Commercial buildings. With over 45 years’ experience, MatTek/Allway Matting has worked closely with property managers and understand the right entry mat for the different level of commercial buildings.

Buildings that receive extreme traffic daily, scissor lifts, trolleys and even cars require a durable and effective entry mat. The most expensive is not the best in this case. Below is the reason why.

Aluminium Extruded Mats

These mats are designed mainly for looks. The fibre inserts are designed to stop moisture but if this is a cheap fibre the mat quickly becomes ineffective. These mats are very expensive to purchase and bend and buckle under heavy traffic making them require regular maintenance and replacement. Our recommendation is to only use these in low traffic areas where there is no heavy machinery (scissor lifts, pallet trolleys) entering the building.

PVC Extruded Mats

These mats are very similar to the above but instead of the aluminium extrusion they have a PVC extrusion. PVC shrinks and expands with weather conditions causing the mat to leave gaps around the edges and potential trip hazards. The PVC extrusion does not absorb moisture but does act as scraper bars to help stop dirt and mud. These mats usually have a cheaper insert in the extrusion which will not absorb large amounts of moisture. We recommend to only use these in low to medium traffic areas.

Rubber Backed Entry Mats

These mats consist of a solid fibre surface which absorbs maximum moisture. Rubber backed mats are economical and effective and they won’t remain buckled due to heavy traffic or machinery. They look fantastic and can be easily installed, maintained and cleaned and are not required to be removed to clean underneath the mats. These mats can be used in all types of areas from extreme traffic with machinery to low and medium traffic entrances.

Need help deciding what suits you best? Allway Matting / MatTek can help call us today on 1300 365 012 to discuss

Floor Mat Buying Guide

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Are you looking to buy a commercial floor mat? You’ve probably already realised that research is crucial when buying a floor mat.

The huge range of options that are available in terms of features, styles, brands and more make it all the more difficult. Here’s a brief guide to help you choose the right floor mat.

Price

Start by deciding your budget. The money you are prepared to spend will impact the size and style of the mat you buy. Commercial floors mats are priced anywhere between $25 to $2500 depending on the material used, its durability, the size and even style. Identify the price range you are comfortable with and take it from there. No matter your budget, there’s a wide range of options available in every price range.

Styles

Floor mats are available in a variety of styles each different in their primary function. Essentially, floor mats can be categorised into three styles – wiping, anti-fatigue and customised mats. Scraping and wiping mats help scrape the dirt and any excess moisture from the soles of shoes and help keep the floors clean. These mats are available in a variety of materials including rubber and PET. Anti-fatigue mats help reduce the stress levels and improve the productivity of your staff. They are a great fit in production lines at manufacturing units. They are usually made from rubber for that additional cushioning. Custom made mats offer a wonderful opportunity to display your branding when welcoming your guests to your premises. Placement You can place floor mats indoors, outdoors and at entryways. Where you place your mat will depend on what you want to achieve. No matter what style of mat you choose, a range of options are available depending on where you want to place them.

Size

Commercial floor mats are available in a wide range of sizes. They are offered in sizes as small as 2’ x 3’ and as large as 12’ x 60’. Measure the space you want to fill to identify the size you require. If you are expecting a lot of foot traffic at your premises, a large size is highly recommended as it can hold more dirt and moisture.

Durability

Most of the floor mats available in the market are built to last. However, the durability of the mat depends on the traffic as well as use. If you are looking for hard-wearing and long-lasting floor mats, you must maintain them well. Vacuum the mats every day and rinse them once a week. This will ensure your floor mat stays clean and sparkling for a long time. Once cleaned, ensure that the mat and the floor surface are totally dry. This is the best way to avoid the build-up of bacteria.

Entrance Mats For shopping centres

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In Shopping Centres entrance mats play a vital role in the maintenance of flooring. They also assist in meeting the OHS requirements of Shopping Centres. With over 20 years’ experience, Allway Matting has worked closely with retail and shopping centre property managers. Over the years we have been offering complete supply and installation services of quality custom matting solutions.

Why are Entrance Mats important in shopping centres?

  • Prevent Slip Hazards
  • Minimise cleaning costs
  • Protect interior flooring
  • Create great first impressions

Entrance Matting – Does Size Matter?

Regarding shopping centre mats, the facts are everyone is too busy to stop and wipe there feet for a minute. It is essential that there should be sufficient length in the heavy duty entrance mat. An individual person should have 4-8 steps on the quality entrance mat before entering the building. Entrance Mats don’t stop slippages, they help prevent them.

Slip, Trip or Fall in a public place

A fall in a public area or place can be very humiliating but can also cause serious injury.
Facts are that everyday people are injuring themselves from a slip,trip or fall in Australia. All workplaces, public and private venues and shopping malls have a duty of care to ensure this does not happen to the best of there ability.

Shoppers are claiming more than $100 million a year in personal injury payouts from supermarkets after slipping their aisles.

Personal injury lawyers say the number of injured shoppers taking action is rising, with accidents from malfunctioning trolleys, loose rice grains and rogue grapes driving the claims.

Some of the Leading personal injury law firms are dealing with about 10 cases of injured supermarket shoppers in NSW each month.

Who is Responsible to Pay for a Slip and Fall Injury?

If you slip or trip and injure yourself on someone else’s property, and believe the accident was caused by some fault of the property itself, the owner or agent may be liable to pay you.

How can Allway Matting help?

Allway Matting can help you by offering a free onsite assessment to offer you a anti-slip solution so you are not the next company to end up on the news because someone has tripped over a grape.

At Allway Matting we have more then shopping centre mats. We can provide logo mats, anti fatigue mats, anti slip mats and tactiles to help ensure a safe shopping centre for your customers. Logo mats can be also used to promote your shop or enhance an entrance.

Call 1300 255 929 to speak with an expert for all you shopping centre mats

How Anti-fatigue mats make a Difference in Kitchens

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Anti-fatigue mats are definitely a boon when it comes to standing and working in areas where one has to spend a few hours. The kitchen is definitely one such area.

Composition of anti-fatigue mats

The mats are composed of recycled and natural rubbers which are responsible for the support and comfort they provide when covering the floor. The disposition of the rubber content helps to absorb the shock impact of a person’s feet, and/or the dropping of any object on the floor.

This absorption nullifies any stress such impact may cause by not allowing the same to reverse-climb back to you. Another benefit is that as and when any heavy object is dropped on the kitchen floor, the anti-fatigue mats protect the floor from any impact damage.

When used in residence kitchens

The biggest benefit of installing anti-fatigue mats in your home kitchen is the lessening of the fatigue element. A householder may need to spend a couple of hours or so standing and preparing food, or getting the washing up of dishes completed.

By installing anti-fatigue mats such weariness and fatigue becomes non-existent. The mats are supple enough to absorb the stress of standing for long hours as also are softer to move around on. When any item gets spilled or dropped the mats act as a buffer lining, preventing the kitchen floor tiles from getting stained or broken.

When used in commercial kitchens

Kitchens in commercial restaurants are extremely busy areas. The business of Restaurants is to serve food and the kitchen is the place where the food is prepared.

So work in a commercial kitchen is one hectic schedule. To help the cooks and other helpers working in the kitchen, if anti-fatigue matting is placed strategically around, the said staff would be able to work in greater comfort.

Because of the long and intense hours spent by staff in the kitchen, they often come under attack of pains and aches when standing on a hard floor, which in turn could lead to tension.

Such a situation could then deflect the attention when preparing the food, and efficiency and productivity suffer. Suggested areas to place anti-fatigue mats in commercial kitchens would be where food is fried or cooked; at the dish-washing stand; and the host stand.

Other areas which would benefit from the use of anti-fatigue mats

Areas such as assembly lines, workshops, bars etc. where the staff have to stand long hours on shifts, standing on rubber matting could make a world of difference to their work output. The rubber cushioning and resultant de-stressing would definitely ensure that the staff would be able to concentrate more, and improve their work productivity. As mentioned above the mats also protect the flooring and are helpful for drainage and avoiding breakage.

Conclusion

Use anti-fatigue mats especially in kitchens and other areas where long hours of work take place. The mats will help you to feel more relaxed, taking the stress out of tired legs.

8 Retail areas where anti-slip mats are needed.

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Workplace environment must be safe for everyone associated with it such as employees, existing customers and potential clients. Hence business owners have to take every possible precaution to avoid falls or injuries to anyone. Anti-slip mats are a great investment for businesses since they provide safety in various accident-prone areas.

Mats for Cafeterias

Cafeterias are at highest risk of spillage of food and beverages. It can occur at anytime such as during serving of food, carrying the food to the table or while passing the food trays from the servers to the patrons. Although the mess has to be cleaned thoroughly, there exists a risk of people falling or slipping. Hence it is of utmost important to have anti-slip mats or floors to prevent accidents.

Mats for Entrances

Entrance areas to the building or offices are prone to accumulation of moisture and dirt due to environmental factors like snow or rains. It is important to have Allway Matting or any other type of anti-slip matting to prevent slippages at the entrances. Reception areas which are situated at the entrance can also have anti-slip mats to prevent personnel and visitors from getting injured.

Washrooms Mats

People coming out of the washrooms often have wet shoes. This is another area that is the most prone to slippage and falls. Anti-slip mats are a must in washrooms and at the entrances to washrooms.

Hand-washing area non slip mats

At areas where people wash hands, there are great chances of water and soap dripping on the floor and thus causing slippage. Another advantage of having anti-slip mats at such locations is that they can help in draining liquids to the floor underneath thus preventing water accumulation.

Commercial Kitchens Mats

Kitchens are areas where liquids such as water, oil, grease etc can spill. If people are not careful, slipping on the liquids can cause serious accidents to personnel and property. Anti-slip matting is very important for kitchen areas.

Department store matting

Supplies are leaded on trolleys and are taken to their respective location in departmental stores. The trolley wheels are susceptible to slippage and can make the trolley go out of control thus causing accidents and damage of property. Use of anti-slippage wheel chocks can prevent this occurrence.

Laundry rooms safet mats

Laundry rooms are susceptible to spillage of water, detergent spills or machine leaks. Hence anti-slippage mats are a must in this area which will help prevent accidents and also allow drainage of liquids to the floor thus helping in keeping the floor dry.

Mats for Water and beverage dispensers

Places that have a drinking water fountain, beverage dispensers for tea, coffee or other soft drinks require anti-slip protection. This is because spillage of liquids most of mwhich are sticky and messy can lead to accidents and injuries. Having an anti-slip mat which prevents slippage and also drains off the mess to the floor can make the area look presentable and clean.

Various locations at workplaces require anti-slip protection. It is important to evaluate which surfaces need to be turned into safety surfaces. Investing in a non-slip floor or rubber matting of a good quality can help minimize accidents to a large extent.

Discover how stair treads make your stairways safe

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Stairways have to be designed and constructed in a careful and well-thought way in order to minimize the risks of falls and injuries. This is because whether it is in commercial spaces or residential areas, stairways are used a great deal in going up and down a building.
Stair treads are the part of the stairs that you step on while using the stairs. They have the ultimate function of making your stairways safe. They can also add to the beauty of the staircases.

Slippage prevention

Stair treads have a certain texture and are made of materials that make them resistant to slippage. Hence the risk of injuries goes down to a considerable extent. This is particularly useful in commercial or industrial applications where there is a large amount of traffic going up and down the stairs.

Wear and tear resistance

Stairways have to endure a large amount of scruffing, staining and scratching due to their continuous use. Hence stairway treads have to be wear and tear resistant. Some types of matting material that is used to make treads such as rubber is eco-friendly and can resist environmental damage to a greater degree and thus lasts longer. They have great resistance to physical damage and also to UV and moisture.

Compatibility

There are some types of stairway treads such as rubber stairway treads which are compatible with most stair types. Such rubber matting treads can be used indoors as well as outdoors in commercial and residential spaces.

Versatile

Stairway treads add to the aesthetic appeal of stairways. There are stairway treads that can be changed after few years of use. They instantly bring a refreshing change to stairways and make them look good. All you have to do is, call the stairway treads specialist and choose the stairway tread that you want. Within a short time, your stairway treads can be changed and stairways get a new look.

Ease of cleaning

Due to the presence of stairway treads, cleaning the stairways becomes easy. Less effort goes into maintaining the stairway treads. Depending on the type of material of the stairway treads, simple vacuuming or cleaning with water and soap is sufficient to make your stairway treads clean and beautiful. It is a good idea to ask your stairway treads vendor about the best way to clean the stairway treads.

Ease of installation

Stairway treads are easy to package, transport and install. Treads can be affixed on the stairways by gluing them. Some treads have a hook like design at their end that can be used to fix them to the stairs.

Cost advantage

Damaged stairways are costly to repair or replace. Replacing staircases also takes a lot of time because it required dismantling the existing staircase to install a new one. It is better to invest in good and sustainable stairway treads to protect your stairways from damage.

Aging and damaged staircases can be made to look beautiful and safe again by changing the stairway treads. Tread replacement is a small process and takes very little time and investment. 

Enhance Your Brand Appearance with Logo Mats

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Be it indoor or outdoor applications, customised logo mats are a great way to spread brand awareness. A combination of design and function put together helps to set up a seamless marketing strategy. Printed logo mats are highly visible and long term. Their presence can be witnessed at stores near the counter, on the floor, at the door or check out locations. Brands can use this logo marketing technique to promote a product, event or the brand itself.

Where can one use logo mats?

Customised mats are much more resourceful for stationed business with customer flow. Restaurants, hotels, retail stores and office buildings are some places where brand customized logo mats are often seen. According to a recent survey, customers tend to make their purchase choices based on the appeal of store premises. If that is the case, logo mats play a vital role in capturing customers attention.

Logo mats are visually appealing and instant eye-catching material, the design and creativeness grab the attention of the customers. Logo mats contribute in sending a clear message to customers.

They stand out as they are uniquely modelled for your business structure. Also, it tells your customers and employees, how much you care about the brand appeal.

Customise to suit your branding needs

Depending on business requirements and specific needs, customisation is your freedom.

Anti-slip, anti-fragile, entrance mats, you name it, it can be done! Apart from general standard size, mats are customised in various sizes to fit your needs. Shapes need not be symmetric or generalised as square or round. The shape and dimension can be optimized depending on the size of the space.

The Print is another aspect of logo mats, not to mention, it is the important part. The floor can be covered in mats of varied material, using suitable techniques.

They elevate the overall look

Colours talk louder, it’s wise to choose bright and highly visible colours. They grab eyes like no other, which is the whole point. Although, most brands tend to stick to their standard brand logo colors, which is another ideal strategy.

Once you opt your colours, the main challenge you face is the message. If you simply wish to stick to brand logo, it’s a fare game. However, if it’s an event or a particular product that needs to be marketed, it needs special attention.

You can go a step ahead and customize the mat to fit the rest of the premises or the theme of your interiors. This is a classy addition to make everything go hand-in-hand. Human eyes hunger for attractive atmosphere and if you hit the spot, the purpose is fulfilled.

Increases brand awareness

It’s a practical logic which is applied here. Higher the brand awareness, higher is the business flow. The real question is, where and how! It might get a bit irrelevant or at times annoying for customers to see the same thing everywhere. Just as one gets tired of watching a sales commercial every 5 minutes, the same goes with the logo mats.

Play it with perfect strategy. Take a note of the most customer situated areas. Locate the spots that easily falls in the eye. Thoughtfully decide on size, message and positioning accordingly. This goes the same for outdoor logo mat customization.

Give us a call on 1300 255 929 or email us at sales@allway.com.au to get your customized logo mats.