Matwell sizes

Rogue · Post by **Rogue** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:41 pm

Am thinking of fitting a matwell inside the hall at my front door entrance. Floor in hall was going to be solid oak but now going for a heavy duty 12mm laminate. Have some heavy duty kids so that was the major factor in that decision!

What are the standard sizes for matwells and are they a good idea for breaching the step into a laminate floor from outside ?

Had intended to make up a frame so need to know what size it should be. Or would it be better to just leave an ordinary mat over the laminate?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:43 pm

I'd go for the second option, but would also use some of the anti slip tape to ensure that the mat does not slide ontop of the laminate.

Rogue · Post by **Rogue** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:40 pm

Thanks UHM.

Just realised second option might stop my front door from opening due to the increase in floor height i.e. If I just put a mat on top of the floor then the door clearance will be tight.

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:59 pm

Topps do matwell edgings.......you cut to size

tim'll fix it · Post by **tim'll fix it** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:28 pm

you can buy coconut matting at a carpet shop which you can get cut to any size