Frontrunner Brush
Heavy-duty external entrance matting with brush inserts to maximize dirt removal.
Stop ice, snow and dirt in its tracks with Frontrunner Brush, a slip-resistant, heavy-duty brush mat designed for external entrances and walkways exposed to extreme weather conditions.
The external matting features an open grid that traps and collects debris before it can be tracked inside buildings, while the heavy-duty brush strips scrape shoes clean.
Installation is easy: Whether you're after a heavy-duty brush mat for a surface-mounted or recessed installation, Frontrunner Brush is purpose designed to fit seamlessly with all well depths and contours effortlessly to the subfloor. You can also order modules with ramped PVC edges, which are designed to be loose laid over existing surfaces.
Seamless integration
Choose from modules with ramped PVC edging, rolls in standard widths and 33’ (10m) lengths, or order a custom size entrance floor mat
Simple installation
One-piece construction means you can cut this heavy-duty floor mat to size on site, with no previous site visits needed. Choose from a surface-mounted or recessed entry mat
Easy to maintain
Simply roll or lift to clean, no special tools needed
Features
Diamond cut pattern
Two-layer, open-grid construction
Nylon brush inserts
Comes in 33' (10m) rolls or modules
Made from flexible PVC
Benefits
Slip resistant, maximum debris removal
Excellent drainage
Scrapes shoes clean
Seamless installation
Easy to cut to fit on site, contours to uneven surfaces
Frontrunner Brush | |
Height | 9/16" - 3/44" (14 - 19mm) |
Standard roll options | 33' x 2’ (10 x 0.6m) |
33' x 3’ (10 x 0.91m) | |
16'6" x 4’ (5 x 1.2m) | |
Standard module options | 2'7" x 4’ (0.8 x 1.2m) |
3'3" x 4’11" (1 x 1.5m) | |
3'7" x 6’7" (1.1 x 2m) | |
Weight | 2.6 lb/sq.ft (12.6 kg/m2) |
Surface modules are supplied with factory fitted PVC ramped edging to four sides.
PVC GRID:
Acoustic | Excellent sound absorption |
Chemical | Resistant to most acids, alkalines and oils. You can read more about specific chemical resistances by downloading this information sheet. |
Composition | Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Environment | Our Frontrunner range qualifies for LEED IEQ Credit 5, and when produced in black or gray, Frontrunner may also qualify for LEED MR Credit 4. We don’t use any substances included in the SVHC list under REACH in any of our matting products. |
Fire | EN ISO 13501-1:2007-Cfl-S2. Nylon brush fibres: UL94-V2 |
Reversion | Thermoplastic shrinkage can result in size reductions up to 2%. This may be accelerated in hot environments. You can read more about the causes of shrinkage by downloading this information sheet. |
Thermal | Designed to function at temperatures from -9°C and up to +140°C. Slight size variation may occur at temperature extremes. |
UV light | Resistant to PVC degradation |
Warranty | Two years. Visit our policies page for more information about warranties. |
NYLON BRUSH INSERTS:
Construction | Aligned tufting |
Bristle diameter | 3/256” |
Insert thickness | 15/32” |
Bristle content | Nylon 6.6 Monofilaments |
Bristle height | 15/32” |
Backing | PVC |
For surface-mounted installations
PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 2 1/2")
Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black, dark gray, dark brown, holly green, Oxford blue, yellow. Size: 9/16" x 2 1/2" x 33' (14mm x 60mm x 10.1m)
PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 3 3/4")
Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black, dark gray and yellow. Size: 9/16" x 3 3/4" x 33' (14mm x 100mm x 10.1m)
Aluminum edging (H: 9/16")
Supplied in sections of 6'6" (2m) length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodized aluminum and powder coated yellow. Size: 9/16" x 1 13 /16" x 6'6" (14mm x 45mm x 2m)
PVC snap track (H: 9/16")
Two-part snap track that can be welded together to join rolls end-to-end or side-to-side to cover large areas. We recommend one tube of cold welding paste for every 33’ of edging. Comes in dark gray. Size: 9/16" x 8'2" (14mm x 2.5m)
For recessed installations
R frame (H: 9/16")
You'll need these to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 15/32" (14mm x 12mm)
H section (H: 9/16")
If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a H section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in black, with mat insert color specified. Size: 9/16" x 1/2" (14mm x 13mm).
J frame (H: 11/16")
Installing Frontrunner against a wall? You'll need a J frame to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in dark gray and black. Size: 11/16" x 2 3/8" (18mm x 60mm)
T frame (H: 9/16")
You can use a T frame (1") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black
TL frame (H: 9/16")
You can use a T/L frame (2") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminium
L frame (H: 5/8")
Installing around a circular door or non rectangular space? You'll need a L frame to secure the matting. Size: 6/10" x 8' (15mm x 2.7m length)
U section (H: 9/16")
If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a U section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length, with pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 3/4" (14mm x 19mm)
Frontrunner Brush's one-piece construction means installation is simple
- Cut to fit – no special tools or previous site visits needed
- Fits with different well depths
- Contours to the floor
Watch the videos below for step-by-step installation guides or download the recessed entrance matting installation instructions and the surface-mounted installation instructions.
Keeping Frontrunner Brush looking good is easy
- Reduces cleaning intervals
- Simply roll or lift to clean
- No special tools needed
- Easy to clean using a vacuum, plus a coarse brush for clearing the debris in the grid
Download our BIM objects in both Revit and IFC file types
Features
Diamond cut pattern
Two-layer, open-grid construction
Nylon brush inserts
Comes in 33' (10m) rolls or modules
Made from flexible PVC
Benefits
Slip resistant, maximum debris removal
Excellent drainage
Scrapes shoes clean
Seamless installation
Easy to cut to fit on site, contours to uneven surfaces
Frontrunner Brush | |
Height | 9/16" - 3/44" (14 - 19mm) |
Standard roll options | 33' x 2’ (10 x 0.6m) |
33' x 3’ (10 x 0.91m) | |
16'6" x 4’ (5 x 1.2m) | |
Standard module options | 2'7" x 4’ (0.8 x 1.2m) |
3'3" x 4’11" (1 x 1.5m) | |
3'7" x 6’7" (1.1 x 2m) | |
Weight | 2.6 lb/sq.ft (12.6 kg/m2) |
Surface modules are supplied with factory fitted PVC ramped edging to four sides.
PVC GRID:
Acoustic | Excellent sound absorption |
Chemical | Resistant to most acids, alkalines and oils. You can read more about specific chemical resistances by downloading this information sheet. |
Composition | Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Environment | Our Frontrunner range qualifies for LEED IEQ Credit 5, and when produced in black or gray, Frontrunner may also qualify for LEED MR Credit 4. We don’t use any substances included in the SVHC list under REACH in any of our matting products. |
Fire | EN ISO 13501-1:2007-Cfl-S2. Nylon brush fibres: UL94-V2 |
Reversion | Thermoplastic shrinkage can result in size reductions up to 2%. This may be accelerated in hot environments. You can read more about the causes of shrinkage by downloading this information sheet. |
Thermal | Designed to function at temperatures from -9°C and up to +140°C. Slight size variation may occur at temperature extremes. |
UV light | Resistant to PVC degradation |
Warranty | Two years. Visit our policies page for more information about warranties. |
NYLON BRUSH INSERTS:
Construction | Aligned tufting |
Bristle diameter | 3/256” |
Insert thickness | 15/32” |
Bristle content | Nylon 6.6 Monofilaments |
Bristle height | 15/32” |
Backing | PVC |
For surface-mounted installations
PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 2 1/2")
Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black, dark gray, dark brown, holly green, Oxford blue, yellow. Size: 9/16" x 2 1/2" x 33' (14mm x 60mm x 10.1m)
PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 3 3/4")
Supplied in rolls of 33’ (10.1m) length. One tube of cold welding paste recommended for every 33' of edging. Comes in black, dark gray and yellow. Size: 9/16" x 3 3/4" x 33' (14mm x 100mm x 10.1m)
Aluminum edging (H: 9/16")
Supplied in sections of 6'6" (2m) length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodized aluminum and powder coated yellow. Size: 9/16" x 1 13 /16" x 6'6" (14mm x 45mm x 2m)
PVC snap track (H: 9/16")
Two-part snap track that can be welded together to join rolls end-to-end or side-to-side to cover large areas. We recommend one tube of cold welding paste for every 33’ of edging. Comes in dark gray. Size: 9/16" x 8'2" (14mm x 2.5m)
For recessed installations
R frame (H: 9/16")
You'll need these to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length with fixing screws and plugs. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 15/32" (14mm x 12mm)
H section (H: 9/16")
If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a H section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in black, with mat insert color specified. Size: 9/16" x 1/2" (14mm x 13mm).
J frame (H: 11/16")
Installing Frontrunner against a wall? You'll need a J frame to secure the matting on the left-to-right edges. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in dark gray and black. Size: 11/16" x 2 3/8" (18mm x 60mm)
T frame (H: 9/16")
You can use a T frame (1") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black
TL frame (H: 9/16")
You can use a T/L frame (2") to divide the matting into sections left-to-right – this makes it easier to lift and clean. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length. Comes in anodized aluminium
L frame (H: 5/8")
Installing around a circular door or non rectangular space? You'll need a L frame to secure the matting. Size: 6/10" x 8' (15mm x 2.7m length)
U section (H: 9/16")
If the front-to-back dimension of the mat well is greater than the final width of your matting, you may need a U section to secure the different sections together. Supplied in sections of 10' (3m) length, with pre-drilled holes. Comes in anodized aluminum, powder coated dark gray and black. Size: 9/16" x 3/4" (14mm x 19mm)
Frontrunner Brush's one-piece construction means installation is simple
- Cut to fit – no special tools or previous site visits needed
- Fits with different well depths
- Contours to the floor
Watch the videos below for step-by-step installation guides or download the recessed entrance matting installation instructions and the surface-mounted installation instructions.
Keeping Frontrunner Brush looking good is easy
- Reduces cleaning intervals
- Simply roll or lift to clean
- No special tools needed
- Easy to clean using a vacuum, plus a coarse brush for clearing the debris in the grid