Every building that welcomes foot traffic — offices, schools, industrial facilities, retail spaces, warehouses — faces the same challenge: how to keep dirt, moisture, and slip hazards contained, while creating a clean, safe, and professional environment.
When it comes to entry mats and floor matting, many decision-makers treat renting as the default. But the math, performance, and long-term facility care tell a different story. Crown Matting Technologies’ own “Buy vs. Rent” program makes a compelling case for owning quality mats instead of renting them.
Key Advantages of Purchasing (Not Renting)
✅ Reduced Long-Term Cost — Big Savings Over Time
- For a typical facility using five 3′×5′ mats, rental costs average $1,300 per year. That’s about $3,900 over three years.
- The same five mats purchased from Crown (e.g., their “Marathon” entrance mats) cost roughly $772.50 upfront.
- Over three years, that’s a savings of over $3,100— and that’s before factoring in increased mats needed, replacement costs, or additional rental fees.
- If a facility needs more mats (e.g., 10), the savings become even more dramatic.
Higher Quality, Better Performance & Safety
- Purchased mats from Crown are constructed with heavier, higher-quality materials (e.g., 44 oz/sq yd carpet with durable backing), versus the lightweight, often thin rental mats.
- Heavier mats trap more dirt and moisture, reducing soil and grime tracked into the facility — which in turn reduces cleaning workload and wear on interior floors.
- Over time, rental mats tend to thin out, wrinkle, curl, or flip at the edges — creating trip hazards and increasing liability risk.
- High-performance mats contribute to overall building cleanliness and may support sustainability efforts by reducing the need for extra cleaning chemicals or floor maintenance.
️ Control, Consistency & Customization — Your Mats, Your Standards
- Buying gives you full control over the type, size, and style of mats. With Crown, you can choose from indoor, outdoor, anti-fatigue, anti-slip, logo mats, specialty mats, and more — tailored to your facility’s needs.
- You won’t be at the mercy of rental “rotations”: with purchasing, you know exactly where the mats came from. There’s no risk of ending up with worn mats previously used in heavy-duty or undesirable environments. Rental mats often come from a pool and could have been used in variable conditions.
- Investing in quality mats reflects positively on the facility’s image — especially in public-facing spaces like lobbies, offices, or municipal buildings.
Long-Term Value & Lower Hidden Costs
- With regular basic maintenance (vacuuming, occasional extraction/cleaning), purchased mats can deliver years of service at minimal cost — drastically reducing the recurring cost burden.
- Also, by trapping more dirt and moisture at the door, quality mats reduce wear and tear on interior flooring and may lower overall cleaning costs and maintenance demands — saving time and money on floor care.
- Over a typical 5-year period, the savings from owning mats (vs. renting) can be substantial — in one example, more than $5,700.
Final Thought
Often, renting feels like the low-commitment path — but when you run the real numbers, owning quality matting almost always pays off. If you manage a facility where foot traffic, dirt, moisture, or safety are concerns, the switch from renting to purchasing isn’t just a preference — it can be a strategic investment with measurable returns.