Choosing floor mats instead of marble for the floor under a revolving door offers significant advantages in terms of practicality, safety, and maintenance costs. The specific benefits are as below .
▪ Enhancing safety and reducing slip risks
Floor mats usually have anti-slip textures or materials (such as rubber, carpet etc.), which can effectively increase friction. Especially in wet weather (such as after rain or snow), they can absorb moisture from the soles of shoes, preventing pedestrians from slipping due to wet soles and reducing the probability of accidents.
Marble surfaces are smooth and extremely slippery when wet. Moreover, if snow and ice are brought in during winter, it is more likely to form safety hazards.
▪ Protecting the ground and reducing wear
The area around the revolving door has a large flow of people, and the sand and hard objects on the soles of pedestrians will continuously wear the ground. Floor mats can act as a “protective layer”, first bearing these frictions and impacts, reducing the possibility of marble floors being scratched and worn, and extending their service life. If marble is used directly, the surface is prone to scratches and loss of luster after long-term use, and the repair cost is high (such as re-polishing and buffing).
▪ Absorbing water and dirt to keep the environment clean
Floor mats (especially special water and dirt absorbing floor mats) can quickly absorb moisture (such as rain, snow) and dust, sediment from the soles of pedestrians, preventing these pollutants from being brought into the room and reducing the workload of ground cleaning.
If marble floors are contaminated with water and dirt, they are prone to spreading pollution, and if water stains are not cleaned in time, they may leave marks (especially on light-colored marble).
▪ Lowering maintenance costs
Floor mats are consumables with low replacement costs. They are also easy to clean (can be directly washed or replaced) and simple for daily maintenance.
Marble floors require regular professional maintenance such as waxing, polishing, and sealing. In the long run, the maintenance cost is relatively high, and once serious damage occurs, the repair is difficult and expensive.
▪ Improving comfort and aesthetics
Floor mats are soft in texture, making pedestrians feel more comfortable when stepping on them. Especially in winter, compared with cold marble, they can bring a warmer touch.
Floor mats come in a variety of colors and patterns, which can be customized according to the architectural style. They can not only echo the overall design but also divide areas through colors, enhancing the sense of hierarchy and aesthetics of the space.
Summary
Using floor mats for the floor under a revolving door has core advantages of higher safety, easier maintenance, protection of the underlying ground, and higher cleaning efficiency. They are especially suitable for public places with large passenger flow and complex environments (such as shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, etc.). Although marble is beautiful and durable, it is slightly inferior to floor mats in terms of practicality and economy in these scenarios.