When choosing between printed and inlay coir doormats, it’s important to understand the differences in appearance, durability, and overall quality. Both styles have their own advantages, depending on your needs.
Printed coir doormats are made by applying paint or ink directly onto the surface of the coir fibres. The design is transferred onto the mat using a stencil or a printing machine. Printed designs can be quite detailed and colourful, which is great for a wide variety of patterns and images. The colours sit on the surface of the coir fibres, which gives the design a vibrant look. Coir should be kept sheltered from weather, as it is very absorbent. As long as it’s kept out of weather, coir mats can last years – whilst keeping your floors clean. Printed coir is very cost effective and is often cheaper than inlay options.
Inlay coir mats are created by cutting different colours of coir fibres and inlaying them into the base mat to form a design. Each piece of the design is a separate section of coloured coir, which is embedded into the mat. Since the colours are made from different coir fibres, this can mean that the mat has more texture than a mat that’s been printed on. By inlaying, you won’t get an all over colour design and may be limited to text and a logo. Inlay coir mats are usually more expensive because the production process is more labour-intensive, involving the careful cutting and placement of coir fibres.
Printed Coir Doormats
- Durable
- Can be full colour
- Offers more detail
Inlay Coir Doormats
- More expensive
- Limited with design