All three main types of mat backing vinyl rubber and latex gel foam will stop water from penetrating through the mat to the floor below while they are intact and in good condition.
Floor mat pvc backing.
Vinyl garage mat the floor protector 48 in.
Vinyl the floor protector 48 in.
Some floor mats have backing that damages vinyl flooring.
Unfortunately that same chemical permanently stains vinyl flooring.
Made from a durable vinyl composite this mat protects flooring from fluid leaks and is easy to clean.
In simple terms pvc backing can cause an adverse reaction with certain types of flooring adhesive in some instances even causing your newly laid carpet tiles to become a slippery sliding mess of loose flooring.
Pvc backed flooring products carry with them an inherent risk of something called plasticizer migration.
Some rug pads damage vinyl floors rubber and latex backed rug pads contain a chemical intended to keep the backing from becoming brittle and crumbling with age.
The backing among other things is what makes differentiates entrance matting from an area rug or regular carpet.