Mats for Caravan and Campsites
When the weather is good, the great British countryside is truly unbeatable. Perhaps that’s why in 2015, 15.39 million camping and caravan trips were taken in the UK (Source: Great Britain Tourism Survey), with many holidaymakers making more than one trip away per year. But with over 3,000 Caravan and Camping Sites in the UK, the facility owners need to make sure that their sites and facilities provide the highest standards to keep customers coming back every year.
Using high-quality floor mats can help campsite owners to make the right impression for their guests and improve safety in all areas, including reception areas, wet rooms and play areas. Our buying guide below offers a selection of excellent floor mats that we believe to be the best choices for caravan and campsite operators.
Recommended Mats for Entrance Areas
EntraGuard Outdoor Entrance Mats
Outdoor door mats are one of the best ways to keep floors clean inside a building. By trapping dirt and mud before the entrance, an outdoor door mat can keep most of the dirt outside, allowing the indoor mat just to remove the moisture. As a result, flooring will stay cleaner for longer periods of time.
Our EntraGuard features a pattern of large holes or “wells”, which scrape larger pieces of dirt and mud away from shoes and hiker’s boots. Made from rubber, it is naturally heavy, so won’t move about underfoot, maintaining good safety practices for your campsite.
- Material: Natural Rubber
- Sizes: 80cm x 120cm and 90cm x 150cm
- Colours: Black
- Height: 10mm
AquaProtect Heavy Duty Door Mat
When it comes to indoor door mats, the AquaProtect is hard to beat. The Decalon fibres on the surface soak up water, while the rubber backing keeps it planted to the floor. What's more, the reinforced border helps it to retain strength and makes it wheelchair friendly. The AquaProtect is also one of our most absorbent mats, soaking up an impressive 6 litres of water per square metre.- Material: Decalon fibres on a rubber backing
- Sizes: 60cm x 90cm, 90cm x 150cm and 120cm x 180cm
- Colours: Charcoal, Brown, Red, Blue
- Thickness: 10.5mm
Mats for Campsite Showers
According to a survey conducted by campsites.co.uk, 64% of their campers said that showers and toilet blocks were the most essential facilities in a campsite. So, using appropriate matting in these areas is crucial if you want guests to have a positive feeling towards the facilities. Our top two recommendations for wet area mats are;
AquaDeck Wet Room Tiles
The AquaDeck tiles are a versatile matting product suitable for all types of wet room and shower area. Made from PVC, they are durable and water resistant whilst adhering to internationally recognised slip resistant requirements. The clever raised design aids the flow of water underneath the mat, ensuring users have a safe and grippy surface to walk on.
Each tile measures 30cm x 30cm, and any number of tiles can be used for whatever size floor area needs to be covered. Optional edge and corner pieces are also available, allowing you to complete the mat in a neat and safe finish.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 30cm x 30cm (Sold in packs of 9)
- Colours: Black, Blue, Red, Green, Grey
- Height: 13mm
AquaStep Changing Room Mats
If you need to cover a larger floor area, then our AquaStep may be of interest to you. The 60cm wide matting is available in 15m long rolls or choose a size you need, and we will ship it to you cut to length. The AquaStep mats are made from PVC which has been treated to reduce fungal and bacterial growth for excellent hygiene.
The mats can be rolled up for easier cleaning underneath it and for wider floor areas, the rolls can be joined together using our optional connector clips. Choose from a range of colours for a mat that matches the colour scheme of the campsite whilst keeping your campers safe.
- Material: PVC
- Sizes: 60cm x 90cm, 60cm x 15m and 60cm cut to size
- Colours: Blue, Beige, Grey, Red, Reed Green, Flecked White, Light Blue
- Height: 9mm
Recommended Mats for Play Areas
PlayProtect Rubber Playground Mat
Caravan and Camping holidays are popular with families, so play areas are another feature commonly found in campsites. Using rubber matting around these areas can help to keep children safe by reducing the risk of slipping and making the ground softer for when they inevitably do fall over. Our rubber PlayProtect mats feature a pattern of holes which is ideal for areas where the mats need to be sunk into the ground, allowing the grass to grow through.
Our PlayProtect mat is tested to a critical fall height of 1.0m in accordance with BS EN 1177-1998, helping campsite owners to comply with their legal duty of care for their guests of all ages. The mats are also UV resistant to prevent discolouring or deterioration when being used outdoors.
- Material: Natural rubber
- Sizes: 80cm x 120cm or 100cm x 150cm
- Colours: Black
- Height: 23mm (as sold)
Caravan and Campsite Matting Summary
The products mentioned in this buying guide are just a small handful of mats that we believe will be ideal for Caravan and Campsites, but we have a huge range of matting available each with their own features and benefits, so please browse the various product categories to see what else we can offer. We also have experts on hand to assist you with enquiries, so please don’t hesitate in contacting us if you need advice or simply have any questions about our products.
With free samples available across a huge range of matting, it’s easy to see why so many businesses have made First Mats their first choice for floor matting.
References:
https://www.campsites.co.uk/guides/camping-for-beginners/camping-statistics
Author:
Richard O'Connor is a Director at First Mats. He has deep knowledge in areas like Manufacturing, Warehousing, Marine, and Health & Safety. Richard's insights have been featured in well-known publications such as Bloomberg Business, The Sun, and Reader's Digest. His blend of industry expertise and passion for sharing makes him a sought-after voice in his fields.