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Recommendations for breathable matting in a small damp entrance lobby

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wavingfuriously · 25/08/2026 10:40

Breathable coir ? Matting ?
Situation is we've got tiny lobby needs some kind of matting that floor installer will fit.

It can't be natural coir because the inside of the front door suffers from condensation in winter with moisture running down onto floor.

Anyone coped with this & suggestions please ?
Thank you

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afloozie · 25/08/2026 10:43

Maybe consider rush matting - it's what was used on stone and even earth floors before we all had heating, and being a wetland plant it copes quite happily with damp?

wavingfuriously · 25/08/2026 10:44

afloozie · 25/08/2026 10:43

Maybe consider rush matting - it's what was used on stone and even earth floors before we all had heating, and being a wetland plant it copes quite happily with damp?

Afraid thats not an option for a small city flat, sounds good though! thank you

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TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 25/08/2026 10:45

I would explore ways to improve the ventilation to prevent the condensation.

wavingfuriously · 25/08/2026 10:59

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 25/08/2026 10:45

I would explore ways to improve the ventilation to prevent the condensation.

yep sensible 👍 but in this case, impossible, so am left with flooring options. Thanku

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Gatekeeper · 25/08/2026 14:01

wavingfuriously · 25/08/2026 10:44

Afraid thats not an option for a small city flat, sounds good though! thank you

Why isn't it an option? Rush matting would be ideal

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