Surveying Door Clearance Before Specifying Entrance Mats
Door clearance and mat recess measurements should be taken together. The selected mat, its frame and the supporting build-up need to fit beneath the operating door arrangement, not just inside an empty recess.
Selection considerations
Survey the finished floor, recess base and door bottom at relevant positions. Record seals, threshold pieces and the full leaf sweep. Identify whether floor finishes or hardware are still due to change, because a survey of incomplete work may not describe the final clearance.
Compare the proposed mat and frame arrangement with the measured interface. Ask the mat and door suppliers to resolve uncertain levels or projections. A slim product label is not a guarantee that every door or sweeping seal will clear the complete assembly.
Review a sample or trial position without obstructing the entrance. Confirm the accepted drawing before custom manufacture and recheck changes before installation. Retain the survey with the product code so a future replacement can be assessed against the same opening conditions.
Before you specify or order
- Survey recess and door together
- Record sweeping seals and thresholds
- Confirm the complete assembly height
- Recheck unfinished or changed work
Relevant BULDX catalogue examples
These records illustrate the product types discussed. Compare the full specifications before selecting; listing here does not establish project suitability or make the items interchangeable.
ZS-C25 IHLARA · Catalogue geometry reference; a family illustration may be shared by variants. Consult the exact selected drawing for variant dimensions and assembly requirements.| Product and code | Selected catalogue fields |
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ZS-C25 IHLARAIhlara Slim Entrance MatSlim |
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ZS-T26T26 Aluminium Entrance MatSlim |
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Common question
Does the mat thickness alone establish door clearance?
No. Frame, support, finished levels and the door's operating components must also be considered.
References and scope
Product fields are from the BULDX catalogue. Confirm the current selected drawing, supporting performance documents and approved project detail before ordering. External references, where listed, provide background guidance and do not certify these products.