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Fingertip Entrance Mat Large | Commercial Door Mat | Scraper Entrance Mat | F299
£226.67
/ exc vat
£272.00/ inc vat
- Fingertip Design
- Heavy-Duty Rubber
- Safety Bevelled Edges
- Slip-Resistant Base
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Product Overview
Here’s a real workhorse for your doorway. The Coba Fingertip F299 is a large commercial entrance mat designed to stop dirt, mud, and moisture dead in its tracks. Forget flimsy domestic mats; this is a serious bit of kit built for the hustle and bustle of a proper British business, keeping your floors impressively clean and safe, whatever the weather throws at you.
Crafted for high-traffic environments like busy pubs, shops, workshops, and community centres, this mat uses thousands of flexible rubber 'fingertips' to actively scrape grime from the soles of shoes. It’s not just a passive barrier; it’s an active cleaning station right at your entrance, trapping debris so it doesn’t get tracked all over your lovely clean floors.
With its heavy-duty construction, slip-resistant base, and clever bevelled edges to prevent trips, the Fingertip F299 is a simple, effective investment in cleanliness and safety. It’s the unsung hero every smart business owner needs to protect their premises and make a brilliant first impression, day in and day out.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fingertip Design: Actively scrapes and traps dirt from shoes with ease.
- Heavy-Duty Rubber: Built to withstand constant, heavy footfall without cracking.
- Safety Bevelled Edges: Reduces the risk of trips for your staff and customers.
- Slip-Resistant Base: Stays firmly in place, even on smooth floor surfaces.
- Large 900x1800mm Size: Offers brilliant coverage for wider commercial doorways.
- Easy to Clean: Simply shake or hose it down to look good as new.
- Protects Flooring: Stops grit and moisture from scratching and damaging floors.
- Improves Air Quality: Traps fine dust particles before they become airborne indoors.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Coba
- SKU: F299
- Dimensions: 16(H) x 900(W) x 1800(L) mm
- Weight: 11 kg
- Colour: Black
- Material: Heavy-Duty Rubber
- Base Type: Slip-Resistant
- Key Feature: Safety Bevelled Edges
Expert Review and Insights
From a maintenance perspective, the Coba F299 is exactly what you want in a high-traffic zone. It’s a fit-and-forget solution that just works. The flexible fingertip construction is far more effective than a simple coir or ribbed mat, especially for mud and grit. It’s heavy enough not to wander, and the bevelled edge is a crucial safety feature that’s often overlooked.
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- First-Rate Scraping Action: This fingertip door mat genuinely pulls dirt off boots, saving on cleaning time.
- A Bit of a Heave: At 11kg, it requires a bit of muscle to lift for deep cleaning.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Potting Shed, a bustling garden centre in York, was struggling with a constantly messy and slippery entrance, especially on rainy days. Customers and trolleys were tracking in mud, posing a safety risk and creating endless cleaning work for the staff.
"The entrance was a constant battle. We were mopping every half an hour, and I was always worried someone would slip. This scraper entrance mat has made a huge difference; it just grabs the dirt right at the door."
Mark Jennings – Owner
Since installing the mat, the team has reduced their floor cleaning time by over 50% and feels far more confident about customer safety at the entrance.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Unbox and unroll the mat in a well-ventilated area, allowing it to lay flat.
- Position it directly in the main path of foot traffic, right inside or in a covered area outside your door.
- Ensure the mat sits completely flat on the ground with no curled edges to cause a hazard.
- Check that your door can swing open and closed freely over the mat without catching.
Keeping It Going
- For daily maintenance, simply lift the mat and shake it vigorously outside to remove loose dirt.
- For a deeper clean, take it outside and rinse it thoroughly with a hosepipe.
- Always allow the mat to dry completely before placing it back down to prevent mould or dampness.
- Periodically sweep or mop the floor area underneath the mat to remove any fine dust that has settled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a 'fingertip' mat?
A: It's a mat with thousands of flexible rubber bristles that actively scrape stubborn dirt and mud from the soles of shoes, trapping it deep in the mat.
Q: Can this mat be used in an unsheltered outdoor area?
A: It's designed to be highly durable, but for the longest life, it's best used in a covered porch or as the first mat just inside your main door.
Q: Is the base genuinely slip-resistant?
A: Yes, its 11kg weight and the natural grip of the rubber base mean it stays firmly in place on most hard floor surfaces, even with heavy footfall.
Q: How do you clean the Fingertip F299 mat properly?
A: It's very easy. For light, dry dirt, a good shake outside is enough. For heavy mud, simply take it outside and give it a good spray with a hose.
Q: What exactly is a 'bevelled edge'?
A: It means the edges of the mat are sloped downwards. This creates a ramp effect, making it much safer and reducing the chance of anyone tripping over it.
Q: How heavy is this mat?
A: It weighs approximately 11kg. This weight is a key feature, as it helps prevent the mat from slipping, curling, or moving around during use.
Q: Will it be okay with wheeled traffic like trolleys or wheelchairs?
A: The flexible fingertip surface is designed primarily for foot traffic. While occasional light wheels are fine, for frequent trolley use a flatter, more rigid mat would be more suitable.
Q: Will the black rubber stain my light-coloured flooring?
A: The mat is made from high-quality, stable rubber. However, with any mat, it's good practice to clean underneath it regularly to prevent any build-up of fine dust and moisture.
Coba's Commitment: A Foundation of Safety and Cleanliness
This isn't just a mat; it's a small, powerful investment in your business's safety, presentation, and long-term maintenance costs. The real value of a Coba mat like the F299 goes far beyond its listed features. By effectively trapping abrasive grit and dirt at the door, it actively protects your expensive internal flooring from scratches and wear, extending its life and reducing the need for costly repairs or replacement. Furthermore, by keeping floors drier, it significantly minimises slip-and-fall risks – a critical consideration for any public-facing business. Coba has built its reputation on producing these kinds of durable, no-nonsense solutions that work tirelessly behind the scenes. It’s a simple piece of equipment that provides a surprisingly large return through lower cleaning labour, enhanced safety, and a consistently professional first impression for every person who walks through your door.
Explore more from CobaHow a 'Fingertip' Mat Really Cleans Shoes
Ever wondered what makes a 'fingertip' mat so effective? It's not just a fancy name. Imagine hundreds of tiny, flexible rubber bristles all standing to attention. When someone steps on the mat, these 'fingers' bend and flex, getting right into the grooves and treads of their shoe soles to actively scrape and dislodge dirt, mud, and grit.
Think of it like this: a flat mat is like wiping your feet on a towel, which only cleans the surface. A fingertip mat is like using a scrubbing brush on your shoes with every step. The dirt is then trapped deep within the mat's base, ready to be shaken or hosed out later, preventing it from being tracked any further into your building.
Who Should Buy This?
- Pubs & Restaurants: Perfect for main and beer garden entrances to stop muddy boots ruining your clean floors.
- Retail Shops & Garden Centres: A brilliant first line of defence against dirt, dust, and wet leaves from constant customer traffic.
- Warehouses & Workshops: Ideal for staff entrances, this heavy duty entrance mat scrapes grime from work boots effectively.
- Schools & Community Halls: An essential for main doorways, trapping playground dirt and rain to keep corridors safe and tidy.
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