Why Pedimat Entrance Systems Are the Smartest Upgrade for Your Building (Especially When Paired With Kermode)

Most people don’t notice what they’re walking on when they enter a building—but facility managers sure do. The entrance is where the real battle happens: wet shoes, gritty debris, salt, slush, mud, and everything else the weather can throw at your floors.

If you’ve ever wondered why some buildings stay clean and professional-looking even on messy days, there’s usually a quiet hero doing the heavy lifting: the Pedimat entrance system.

Pedimat by Construction Specialties isn’t just a mat—it’s a low-profile, architectural solution that keeps dirt and moisture where they belong: not inside your building. And when you pair it with our Kermode exterior matting, you get one of the most powerful entrance systems available.

Let’s break down why this duo works so well.

Pedimat: The Heavy-Duty Workhorse Inside Your Entrance

Pedimat is designed for busy commercial buildings where a loose mat simply can’t keep up. Its aluminum rails and carpet inserts work together to scrape, absorb, and trap debris before it hits your lobby floors. Instead of dragging grit across tile or wearing down your carpet, Pedimat drops it into the recessed area below—out of sight and out of the way.

It handles:

• Constant foot traffic

• Rolling loads like carts and luggage

• Moisture-heavy days

• Everyday debris

And it does all of this without shifting, curling, or buckling. Because Pedimat sits flush with the floor, it always looks intentional, clean, and safe.

Kermode + Pedimat: The Entrance System Power Combo

While Pedimat shines inside the building, pairing it with Kermode matting outside gives you a truly complete system.

Here’s how the two-stage setup works:

1. Kermode Exterior Matting – First Line of Defense

Kermode’s aggressive scraper surface removes the worst of what people track in—snow, slush, gravel, salt, mulch, you name it. It handles the heavy lifting before anything reaches the doors.

2. Pedimat Interior System – The Finishing Touch

Once inside, Pedimat catches what’s left: the fine grit, moisture, and particles Kermode didn’t capture. This keeps your indoor floors noticeably cleaner and safer.

Together, the combination:

• Keeps lobbies cleaner

• Reduces slip risk

• Lowers janitorial workload

• Protects flooring from winter damage

• Creates a polished, professional impression

This pairing is so effective that it’s now a go-to solution for office towers, universities, medical buildings, retail centres, and mixed-use developments.

Why Facility Managers Love Pedimat Systems

Beyond cleanliness and safety, Pedimat systems offer big long-term benefits:

✔ Low Maintenance

Vacuum the surface, lift the rails when needed, and you’re done.

✔ Designed for Heavy Traffic

Built to withstand thousands of crossings a day.

✔ Long Lifespan

It outperforms and outlasts loose mats by years.

✔ Fully Customizable

Curves, angles, large vestibules—you name it, Pedimat can be built to fit it.

✔ A Cleaner Look

Flush installation = no slipping, no shifting, no visual clutter.

It’s the kind of upgrade that pays off immediately and keeps delivering season after season.

Want a Cleaner, Safer, Better-Looking Entrance?

Source Floor supplies and installs (within our service area) Pedimat systems across Canada, along with Kermode exterior matting for a complete, high-performing entrance solution. If your building battles rain, snow, or heavy traffic, this combo will transform your entryway.

Ready to improve your entrance?

Request a quote from Source Floor today.