Logo Mats Buyer’s Guide: Sizes, Backing & Placement

By Peter Symonds

Quick answer

Choose a smooth-backed logo mat for hard floors and a claw-backed logo mat for carpeted surfaces. Then select a size that gives people enough space to step naturally onto the mat without obstructing doors or walkways.

Display Wizard's current Custom Printed Logo Door Mat range starts at 600mm x 850mm and includes larger formats up to 2000mm x 4000mm, with both smooth and claw backing options across the range.

Logo mats work best at entrances, reception desks, showrooms, offices, schools, retail counters and event spaces where branding can be seen at floor level.

Smooth or claw backing?

Smooth backing is intended for hard surfaces such as tile, vinyl, laminate and other smooth floors.

Claw backing is designed for carpeted surfaces, where the textured underside helps the mat grip the pile.

Using the correct backing is important because the mat should sit securely and flat in the intended environment.

What size logo mat should I choose?

For a standard doorway or small reception point, a 600 x 850mm or 850 x 1200mm mat can provide visible branding without dominating the entrance.

For wider doors, reception zones or showrooms, larger formats such as 850 x 1500mm, 1150 x 1800mm or wider can create more impact.

Before ordering, measure the clear floor area and check door swing, threshold height and pedestrian flow.

Browse custom logo mats or view the Custom Printed Logo Door Mat.

Logo Mat Size Guide

Example sizeTypical usePlanning note
600 x 850mmSmall entrances, counters, reception pointsCompact footprint
850 x 1200mmStandard entrances and officesGood general-purpose size
850 x 1500mmWider entrances and showroomsMore visible branding area
1150 x 1800mm+Large receptions, retail and event spacesCheck door swing and pedestrian flow

Logo Mat FAQs

What backing do I need for a logo mat on carpet?

Choose the claw-backed option for carpeted surfaces. Its textured underside is designed to grip carpet pile more effectively than a smooth backing.

What backing should I use on a hard floor?

Choose smooth backing for hard surfaces such as tile, vinyl, laminate or other smooth flooring.

What size branded door mat should I choose?

Measure the usable floor area first. Smaller entrances can suit 600 x 850mm, while wider reception areas often benefit from 850 x 1200mm or larger.

Where do custom logo mats work best?

They are commonly used at entrances, reception desks, offices, showrooms, schools, shops and event spaces where floor-level branding can reinforce the customer experience.

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Peter Symonds is Managing Director at Display Wizard, a Preston based display and exhibition stand provider.

He has over 15 years of experience in the large format print and exhibition industry and has helped grow Display Wizard into one of the UK's leading provider of high-quality display solutions.

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