Semi-Circular Non-Slip Door Mat

A semi-circular mat with a textured surface and a rubber backing, shaped to follow the arc of a door rather than sitting square in front of it. The door clears it without catching, which is the usual problem with a thick rectangular mat at a threshold.

The texture is what does the work. It stops dirt and water at the door rather than letting them travel into the hallway, and it keeps hold of what it collects instead of releasing it onto the next pair of shoes. That is the whole job of a doormat, done properly. That combination of trap and grip is what makes the difference on a wet school-run morning, when a mat gets stepped on hard and fast rather than wiped politely.

The rubber backing grips on tile, laminate and sealed wood, so it stays put in a busy household. Two sizes and two colours: dark grey hides dirt best and suits a modern entrance, beige brown is warmer and works with timber doors. Shake it out or vacuum it, and hose the larger size when it needs more. Dark grey is the more forgiving choice in a household with muddy boots or dogs, while beige brown shows less against a warm-toned tiled floor.

• Product type: Semi-circular door mat
• Sizes available: 50 x 80 cm, 60 x 90 cm
• Colours available: Dark grey, Beige brown
• Surface: Textured dirt and water trap
• Backing: Non-slip rubber
• Use: Front and back doors, hallways, indoor and outdoor
• Care: Shake out, vacuum, or hose and dry flat
• In the box: 1 x door mat