What is a matwell frame? A matwell frame is an edging profile fitted around the perimeter of a recessed entrance matting well. It protects the exposed edge of the recess, gives the matting a neat, finished border, and helps prevent trip hazards and floor damage in high-traffic commercial entrances.
What is a matwell used for? A matwell is a recess formed in the floor at a building entrance to house entrance matting or coir matting flush with the surrounding floor level. The matwell frame finishes the edge of this recess, providing a durable, professional surround for the matting system.
What materials are matwell frames available in? CAT matwell frames are available in aluminium, brass, stainless steel and PVC. Aluminium is the most widely specified option for commercial entrances, brass and stainless steel suit premium or high-visibility schemes, and PVC provides a cost-effective alternative for lower-traffic applications.
Are matwell frames supplied as standard lengths or pre-mitred? Both. CAT supplies matwell frame profiles as standard length bars and as pre-mitred frames, along with specialist entrance edging solutions, so the right format can be specified for new-build or refurbishment projects.
Can matwell frames be used with coir matting as well as recessed entrance matting? Yes. CAT’s matwell frames are suitable for use with both recessed entrance matting systems and coir matting installations, giving a consistent edge finish across different entrance matting types.
Are matwell frames suitable for refurbishment projects? Yes. CAT matwell frames suit both new-build specifications and refurbishment projects, where an existing matwell recess needs a new, durable edging profile.
Can I order a free sample of a matwell frame before specifying? Yes. Every matwell frame on this page includes the option to order a free sample, so the finish and profile can be checked before specifying or ordering for a project.
Do you offer bespoke matwell frame sizes or profiles? Yes. Where a standard profile doesn’t fit a specific matwell recess or project requirement, CAT offers a bespoke service and in-house fabrication to produce custom matwell frames.