FAQ

We believe in personalizing our approach to each of our clients. No two businesses have the same needs or concerns. However, there are some questions we get all the time. This is not an exhaustive list, so feel free to call (800) 383-0777 or email us with your specific questions. At Tapco, we’re here to help!

  • What types of mats do you carry?

    Tapco carries a wide variety of mats for all situations. We have anti-fatigue mats for people who spend a lot of time standing in one place. Rubber scrapper mats that are designed to remove soil before it enters your place of business. We have logo mats that help promote your companies image and a wide variety of sizes of standard mats to handle your businesses needs.

  • How will you help me figure out what's right for my business?

    Tapco’s representatives are trained in the proper placement and use of matting. Just give us a call and we give you a no obligation analysis of your matting program.

  • Can I customize my service plan to fit my specific needs?

    We offer our customers the ability to switch frequency of service and quantity of mats depending on the time of the year. Many of our customers have more frequent service. And add additional mats for the winter and scale back for the summer months.

  • Will I have one consistent point of contact with Tapco?

    Many of our customers choose to call our office if they need something, while others choose to work with their sales representative. The choice is up to you and how you would like to work with Tapco.

  • How quickly can I set up service with you?

    As long as there is not special order products needed for your service, we can generally install a new account the next day.

  • Are any services not available during your free trial?

    Pretty much all of our services are available for a free trial. We would love to hear from you to get your free trial started today!

Mat Facts

Courtesy of The Occupational Safety and Health Organization.

Dust & Dirt

Fact #1

spend

$1.00

save

$10.00

A dollar spent keeping soil out of a building will save 10 dollars in removing the soil once it’s inside. (Cleaning & Maintenance Management)

Dust & Dirt

Fact #2

wasted

$100 billion

indoor pollution

70x more

American businesses are wasting up to $100 billion a year on lost worker productivity due to poor indoor air quality, which can be up to 70x more polluted than outdoor air. (Compiled from the Consumer Federation of America and the American Lung Association)

dust & dirt

Fact #3

percentage of dirt trapped in 3’ mat

30%

percentage of dirt trapped in 15’ mat

85%

The International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) found that only 30 percent of dirt is trapped in 3’ of mat, while 85% of dirt is trapped in 15’ of mat. TAPCO takes it a step further, offering mats up to 20’ in length. Those extra feet can remove up to 90% of the dust and dirt tracked into a building.

Slips & Falls

Fact #4

fall-related deaths

60%

ages

65+

60% of fall-related deaths occur among people 65 and older, and prevention is key. Floor mats can protect against slips and falls, and potentially save your life. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Slips & Falls

Fact #5

avg claim cost

$4k

cost of injury

$12k

The average slip-and-fall claim is $4,000, but the cost of that injury is closer to $12,000. (NFSI and Wausau Insurance Co.)

Employee Fatigue

Fact #6

productivity drops

33%

reduce fatigue up to

50%

Employee productivity drops by 33% for a person standing 8 hours on a concrete floor,but standing on an anti-fatigue mats were able to reduce work fatigue and discomfort by up to 50%. (OSHA and Mark Redfern with the Center of Ergonomics at the University of Michigan)