How a doormat can damage your PVC floor

PVC is widely regarded as a stylish and practical flooring choice—and for good reason. It’s soundproof, durable, wear-resistant, relatively easy to install, and available in a wide variety of designs. The catch? You wouldn’t guess it… the regular doormat.

A PVC floor contains plasticizers that can react with the plasticizers in the backing of a standard doormat. The result? Unsightly discoloration that cannot be repaired.

The best solution? A plasticizer-free* doormat from Mattigo.com.

Our doormats without harmful plasticizers

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Moisture absorption

3/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size doormat with borders - Absorba deluxe 7mm - Grey
4.70/5
(154 reviews)
From: 37,24
Color: Grey
Suitable for PVC floors*
Non-slip back
Machine washable
Edge finishing all around
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Moisture absorption

3/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size doormat with borders - Absorba deluxe 7mm - Brown
4.71/5
(165 reviews)
From: 37,24
Color: Brown
Suitable for PVC floors*
Machine washable
Non-slip back
Edge finishing all around
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Moisture absorption

3/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size doormat with borders - Absorba deluxe 7mm - Black
4.68/5
(193 reviews)
From: 37,24
Color: Black
Suitable for PVC floors*
Non-slip back
Machine washable
Edge finishing all around

The result of a regular doormat on your PVC floor

Both PVC flooring and the backing of a regular doormat contain plasticizers. These chemical compounds keep the material soft and flexible. A PVC floor offers many advantages: it’s sound-dampening and pairs perfectly with underfloor heating.

Combining your PVC floor with a regular doormat to keep out moisture, dirt, and germs? Not so ideal. The plasticizers in the backing of a standard doormat can react with the plasticizers in the PVC floor. Over time, this reaction can cause stains that are impossible to remove—an unfortunate outcome for your beautiful PVC floor.

Why a plasticizer-free doormat?

A regular doormat can cause permanent stains on your PVC floor, while skipping a doormat altogether leads to stains from dirty and wet shoe soles. What about an outdoor mat? While it’s effective for tackling dirt, it’s not great at absorbing moisture.

Our plasticizer-free doormats offer the best solution. Why do we call it the best solution? We explain this further on our information page about Doormats for PVC Floors.

Plasticizer-free doormats come with several benefits, including:

  • Strongly reduced risk of reactions with your PVC floor
  • Custom sizing and a variety of color options
  • Machine washable
  • High moisture absorption capacity

Order your plasticizer-free doormat easily online

Looking for a plasticizer-free* mat? Order it easily online at Mattigo.com. Select your preferred doormat, choose your favorite color, and input the correct dimensions.

For plasticizer-free* doormats, we assume they will be placed on the (PVC) floor rather than in a recess. That’s why these mats are beautifully finished with a border all around. If you prefer a doormat without a border, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

Need help or advice? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re here to assist!

* By plasticizer-free, we mean free of harmful phthalates, not 100% free of plasticizers. If you’re unsure whether the doormat is suitable for your floor, feel free to contact us for advice—no obligation!

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When do I need a non-slip undermat?

The anti-slip undermat can be used when the mat is placed on a smooth surface. The mat has a standard size of 60x60cm, but can easily be cut to the desired size with scissors.

If the mat is larger than 60x60cm, multiple anti-slip undermats can be used.

Rubber filling mat

Is your mat going to be in a recess or is there a crawl hatch that is deeper than the floor? Then our rubber filling mat offers a solution. These filling mats are made of recycled granulate rubber, which is very sustainable!

Need an undermat?

Measure the depth and dimensions of the recess to determine the height to be filled. It is possible to stack multiple filler mats on top of each other to get the right height.

Dimension - Anthracite - 50 x 100cm

€40,47

€32,50

The Dimension anthracite outdoor mat is a custom-made outdoor entrance mat made of yarns that effectively remove dirt from your soles. The advantage of these yarns is that they do not absorb moisture, so the mat can be left outside in all weather conditions. The mat has a thickness of 11 mm and gives a chic look. Because there is no so-called nap in the mat, the length and width can be turned as desired.

When do you need a cutting knife?

Use the Mattigo cutting knife to cut out the corner of the threshold or door frame from the mat so that the mat fits perfectly in the space where you have designed it.

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