Frontrunner Brush: Heavy-duty brush mat | Plastex

Frontrunner Brush


Heavy-duty external entrance matting with brush inserts to maximize dirt removal.

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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 + benefits

Features

Diamond Cut Pattern

Diamond cut pattern

Open Grid

Two-layer, open-grid construction

Removes Moisture

Nylon brush inserts

Comes In Rolls And Modules

Comes in 33' (10m) rolls or modules

Made From Flexible PVC

Made from flexible PVC

Benefits

High Soil Removal

Slip resistant, maximum debris removal

Excellent Drainage

Excellent drainage

Scrapes Shoes Clean

Scrapes shoes clean

Easy Installation

Seamless installation

Easy To Cut To Fit On Site

Easy to cut to fit on site, contours to uneven surfaces

Standard sizes
Frontrunner Brush
Height9/16" - 3/44" (14 - 19mm)
Standard roll options33' x 2’ (10 x 0.6m)
33' x 3’ (10 x 0.91m)
16'6" x 4’ (5 x 1.2m)
Standard module options2'7" 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)
Weight2.6 lb/sq.ft (12.6 kg/m2)


Surface modules are supplied with factory fitted PVC ramped edging to four sides.

Technical info
PVC GRID:
AcousticExcellent sound absorption
ChemicalResistant to most acids, alkalines and oils. You can read more about specific chemical resistances by downloading this information sheet.
CompositionFlexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
EnvironmentOur 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.
FireEN ISO 13501-1:2007-Cfl-S2. Nylon brush fibres: UL94-V2
ReversionThermoplastic 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.
ThermalDesigned to function at temperatures from -9°C and up to +140°C. Slight size variation may occur at temperature extremes.
UV lightResistant to PVC degradation
WarrantyTwo years. Visit our policies page for more information about warranties.


NYLON BRUSH INSERTS:
ConstructionAligned tufting
Bristle diameter3/256”
Insert thickness15/32”
Bristle contentNylon 6.6 Monofilaments
Bristle height15/32”
BackingPVC
Ancillaries

For surface-mounted installations

PVC edging (H: 9/16, W: 2 1/2")

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")

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")

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")

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: 3/8")

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: 3/8")

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")

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")

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")

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: 6/10")

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")

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)

Installation
Cleaning

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

Watch our step-by-step guide to daily, weekly and monthly cleaning below or download the cleaning instructions here.


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