Door Mats · 5 min read · October 28, 2026
Floor Mats for Holiday Rentals and Serviced Apartments: Door, Kitchen, Bathroom and Living Room
A holiday rental gets a new set of guests every few days, and every mat has to survive a quick changeover clean. Here's which floor mats rental operators and serviced apartment managers order for each room.
Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Check-out, then a cleaner has five hours to strip the beds, wash the towels and mats, wipe the kitchen and get the flat ready for a family arriving with a dog and a pushchair. Multiply that by forty flats and you have a serviced apartment operator's weekend.
This guide is for holiday rental operators, serviced apartment and aparthotel managers, property management companies and the suppliers who furnish them. It covers floor mats for holiday rentals room by room, and how to choose mats that survive constant changeovers.
The short answer
Holiday rentals and serviced apartments need a printed welcome mat at the door, a wipe-clean anti-fatigue or kitchen mat at the sink, a machine-washable microfibre bath mat in each bathroom, a rug with a non-slip pad in the living room, and clear protectors for pet-friendly units. Choose mats that can be washed or wiped in a changeover, and buy spares in the same design.
At the door: a welcome mat that does the first job
The door mat is the first thing guests see and the first thing that stops sand, mud and rain coming in. A custom printed door mat has a nylon face that absorbs water and holds grit, a non-slip rubber backing, and full-colour inkjet printing for the property name, a welcome message or the brand's logo.
For an operator with many units, one design in one standard size keeps every door consistent and makes reorders simple. If a laundry partner washes the mats, the commercial rental entrance mat pairs a nylon face with a rubber backing and can be machine-washed 300+ times. Our custom welcome mat design guide covers artwork and wording.
In the kitchen: a mat that wipes clean between guests
Rental kitchens see spilled coffee, dropped pasta sauce and wet floors in front of the sink. A textile kitchen rug has to go in the wash; a wipe-clean mat can be cleaned in a minute during a changeover.
The solid-grip anti-fatigue mat has a waterproof, stain-resistant PU / PVC surface that wipes clean, materials that resist mould and bacteria, and a solid grip base that stays put and protects the floor. It comes in custom sizes, so it can be made to fit a narrow galley kitchen.
In the bathroom: microfibre bath mats that go through the laundry
Every changeover, the bath mat goes in the wash with the towels. Microfibre bath mats absorb about seven times their own weight in water, sit on a TPR non-slip backing, and can be machine washed and tumble dried repeatedly without fading. They are tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which matters in apartments that host families with small children.
Bath mats can be printed with the property's artwork and made in a custom size and shape for small shower rooms. Buy at least two per bathroom, so one is always clean. See the bath mat range and our guide to microfibre bath mats beyond the bathroom.
In the living room: a rug that stays put
A rug makes a rental flat look furnished in photos, but a loose rug on a hard floor slides and catches heels. A custom printed cut-pile nylon area rug has an anti-slip rubber backing, in common sizes of 3x5′, 4x6′ and 5x7′ or a custom size and shape, and can carry a design that matches the brand or the local area.
On wooden floors, add a pad. A felt and rubber cushion rug pad adds cushioning and grips without adhesives; a thin double-sided grip pad just stops sliding and can be trimmed to size. Our comparison of felt and rubber vs grip rug pads helps choose.
Pet-friendly units and move-in days
Pet-friendly units need extra protection where the water bowl and the dog bed sit. A clear PVC pet-area floor protector roll wipes clean, stays in place on a grip base and doesn't hide the floor in the listing photos.
When a unit is being refurbished or a long-stay guest is moving in, a clear PVC carpet protector runner protects carpeted hallways from boots and trolleys and is cut to length.
How to order
Send the number of units, the door size, the kitchen and bathroom layouts, the rug sizes, quantities and your logo or artwork. Stock items typically ship in 7–15 days and custom orders in 20–30 days, plus shipping; MOQ is confirmed in the quote. See the door mat range or send us your property list.
FAQ
What floor mats does a holiday rental need? A holiday rental needs a welcome mat at the door, a wipe-clean mat at the kitchen sink, a washable bath mat in each bathroom, a rug with a non-slip pad in the living room, and floor protectors in pet-friendly units.
What bath mat is best for a rental property? A microfibre bath mat with a TPR non-slip backing that can be machine washed and tumble dried repeatedly. Keep two per bathroom so one is always clean.
Can rental door mats carry our property's logo? Yes. Printed door mats carry a logo, a welcome message or artwork in full colour, and the design is confirmed on a free digital proof.
How do I stop a rug sliding on a wooden floor? Choose a rug with an anti-slip rubber backing and add a rug pad underneath.
This article is general industry guidance. For advice on a specific project, contact our team.