MAT REPAIR

Best practices.

A practical guide to identifying the best candidates for mat repair and preparing a shipment for NuMat remanufacturing.

Start learning →Take the Quiz

ALSCO

Brown mat after remanufacturing with a new border

Damaged brown mat before remanufacturing

↔

DRAG TO COMPARE ↔

01 / BEST PRACTICES

Repair decisions,
made simple.

Damaged SteadyStep mat with repairable tears and edge damage

Why repair?

Because repairing mats saves money and prevents unnecessary waste.

$Save moneyRepair useful inventory instead of replacing it unnecessarily.

↓Prevent wasteKeep repairable mats and usable material out of the waste stream.

↻Keep mats workingReturn renewed mats to route inventory for continued service.

What NuMat does

NuMat permanently remanufactures damaged walk-off mats and is the only NFSI-certified mat repair service.

INSPECT→REPAIR→FINISH→RETURN

Identify damage mats

Look for border damage, slits, tears, ripples, or a larger mat that can be resized.

Border damageSlits & tearsRipplesLarge damaged mats

Stained 4 x 8 standard mat with enough usable carpet to resize — **Re-size candidate**Stained but with plenty of good carpet for a 3x4.

3 x 4 standard mat — **Focus on Larger Sizes**Prioritize repairable 4 x 6 and 3 x 10 mats.

SteadyStep mat with tear and edge damage — **Repairable damage**Send damaged SteadyStep mats for evaluation.

SteadyStep mat — **SteadyStep & Gravity**All damaged sizes are suitable for repair.

Mats stacked on a pallet and prepared for shipment

Prepare & ship

Use a sturdy standard skid, keep the load at 42 inches or less, and thoroughly shrink-wrap it before shipping.

Clean and dry mats only
Use a sturdy standard skid
Stack flat or folded to 42 inches or less
Thoroughly shrink-wrap the load
Fill a mat cage completely before wrapping
Send at least two skids

02 / FIELD CHECK

Can we fix it?

GOOD CANDIDATES

Send it

✓

Border wearREPAIRWorn or damaged borders can be replaced.

Slit or tearREPAIRInterior slits and tears can be permanently repaired.

Rippled rubberREPAIRNuMat's proprietary process permanently repairs rippling.

Large damaged matRESIZESalvage a smaller trade size when the damaged area cannot be repaired.

EXCLUDE FROM SHIPMENT

Do NOT Send

Scraper or all-rubber matKitchen and anti-fatigue all-rubber mats cannot be remanufactured.

Pile separationTextile-top separation cannot be repaired.

Wet or dirtyWash and fully dry before shipping.

Low salvage valueAvoid small mats with major interior or textile-top damage.

03 / REPAIR READY CHALLENGE

Test your understanding
of mat repair.

Review ten visual examples and choose the right destination for each mat.

INTERACTIVE CHALLENGE

Repair Ready

Ten questions to test your knowledge about mat repair. Are you ready to sort?

04 / SHIP SMART

Stack and Ship
to Save.

FLAT OR FOLDED · 42 INCHES OR LESS

01
Build a dense loadUse a standard skid in good working condition. Neatly stack damaged mats flat or folded to a height of 42 inches or less, then thoroughly shrink-wrap the load. If using a mat cage, fill it completely before shrink-wrapping.
02
Prioritize valueSend higher-value repairable mats for better results. For standard mats, prioritize 4 x 6 and 3 x 10. All sizes of damaged SteadyStep and Gravity mats are suitable for repair.
03
Ship on your scheduleSend at least two skids of damaged mats for the best results and cost savings. Consider shipping once per month if possible.

Repaired and ready
to rent again.

Download field guide ↓Ask NuMat a question →

NuMat Systems · 334-319-9200 · sales@numatsystems.com