Matting & Ground ProtectionPVCSKU PLX-HRB-DG-10X1
Heronrib Slip-Resistant Barefoot Matting – Self-Draining PVC Wet Area Mat, Dark Grey, 10m x 1m Roll
Barefoot wet-area matting that drains itself — built for poolsides, shower blocks and changing rooms.
Heronrib is a heavy-gauge PVC matting made for floors that are wet all day. The ribbed top bars sit on channelled underbars, so water falls straight through the mat and runs away underneath instead of pooling where people walk barefoot. It carries DIN 51097 Classification C — the highest barefoot wet-area slip rating — and anti-microbial and anti-fungal additives protect bare feet in communal areas.
At 10.5mm thick and 5.5 kg/m² it is a substantial mat: it lies flat under its own weight, contours to uneven and cambered floors, and stays put on wet tile without adhesive. Supplied as a 10m roll, 1m wide — 10m² per roll — and cut to length on site with a sharp knife.
SELF-DRAINING BY DESIGN
Channelled underbars lift the walking surface clear of the floor. Water drains four ways beneath the mat to the drainage channel, rather than sitting on top of it.
SAFE FOR BARE FEET
DIN 51097 Classification C, the highest barefoot wet-area rating. The embossed rib surface grips wet skin without being abrasive.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION
Rolls out flat and cuts cleanly on site with a sharp knife. No adhesive, no special tools. Rolls can be butted side by side to cover a wider area.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED?
| 10m x 1m roll | Covers 10.0 m². Weighs 55 kg. Suits two-way barefoot traffic — pool surrounds, shower block gangways, changing room aisles and wet-side walkways. |
| Wider areas | Butt rolls side by side. Divide your area in m² by 10 and round up. |
| Other sizes | Heronrib is also made in 10m x 0.5m and 10m x 1.22m rolls, and in factory-edged modular mats. Not listed here — ask us for a price. |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Swimming pool surrounds and wet-side walkways
- Communal shower blocks and wash-down areas
- Changing rooms, changing villages and locker aisles
- Saunas, steam rooms and spa wet-side flooring
- Jacuzzi and hydrotherapy pool surrounds
- Gym and leisure centre barefoot routes
- Marine decks, jetties and pontoons
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| Composition | Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), two-tier construction — ribbed top bars on channelled underbars |
| Colour | Dark Grey |
| Height | 10.5mm (13/32") |
| Roll size (this listing) | 10m long x 1m wide — 10.0 m² per roll |
| Other standard roll sizes | 10 x 0.5m | 10 x 1.22m (to order) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg/m² (1.10 lb/sq.ft) — 55 kg per 10m x 1m roll |
| Barefoot slip resistance (DIN 51097) | Classification C — the highest barefoot wet-area classification |
| Slip resistance (ASTM F 1677) | 0.9 dry / 0.7 wet |
| Drainage | Four-way drainage beneath the walking surface via channelled underbars |
| Fire | EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009 — Cfl-s1 |
| Hygiene | Non-porous PVC with anti-microbial and anti-fungal additives; will not support bacterial growth |
| Chemical | Resistant to most acids, alkalines and oils — ask for the chemical resistance sheet if you need a specific check |
| Acoustic | Excellent sound absorption properties |
| Thermal | Functions from -23°C to +60°C (-9°F to +140°F) |
| UV light | Resistant to PVC degradation |
| Reversion | Thermoplastic shrinkage of up to 2% is possible — allow for this when cutting to a fixed length |
| Environment | 100% recyclable; contains no SVHC substances under REACH |
| Warranty | Three years |
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Before you start: lift the matting and remove loose items, litter, hair and clothing fibres from beneath it.
By hand: apply an alkaline cleaning fluid with a sprayer or mop, following the fluid manufacturer's instructions. Work it into surface dirt with a stiff deck brush, allow it to soak, then rinse through with clean water.
By machine: spray on the alkaline solution, then run a cylindrical brush machine in the direction of the top ribs, with cross passes to reach the embossed pattern. Roll the matting over and repeat to clean the underbars.
Steam cleaning: any steam cleaner is suitable. Best results at approximately 6894.8 kN/m² (1000 psi) nozzle pressure with water at 100°C (212°F), diluting the cleaning fluid as recommended by its manufacturer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it safe for bare feet?
Yes — this is what Heronrib is made for. It carries DIN 51097 Classification C, the highest barefoot wet-area slip classification, and the PVC is anti-microbial and anti-fungal.
How is it different from open-grid matting?
Heronrib is thicker (10.5mm against 6mm) and heavier (5.5 kg/m² against 3.7 kg/m²), and it drains under the walking surface through channelled underbars rather than straight through an open grid. It is the heavier-duty barefoot choice; open grid is lighter to lift and move.
Can I cut it to size myself?
Yes. It cuts cleanly on site with a sharp knife, no special tools needed. Allow for up to 2% reversion when cutting to a fixed length.
Does it need fixing down?
Not usually. At 55 kg per roll it lies flat under its own weight and contours to uneven floors. On trolley routes or at exposed ends you may want to edge or fix it.
Will it stand chlorinated pool water?
Yes. The PVC resists most acids, alkalines and oils, and the mat is designed for chlorinated pool and spa environments.
How many rolls do I need?
Divide your area in m² by 10 and round up. Rolls butt side by side to cover wider areas.
Can I get a different colour, width or a cut length?
Yes — Heronrib is made in other widths and as factory-edged modular mats. Those are not listed here, so get in touch and we will price it for you.
Product details
| SKU | PLX-HRB-DG-10X1 |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC |
| Form | Mat |
| Weight | 121.25 lb |
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