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How to Measure for a Custom Logo Rug: The Professional’s Guide
Since 1987, Rug Rats has specialized in branding commercial spaces. To achieve the best results, measure for a custom logo rug with precision to ensure it anchors your room effectively. Whether you are searching for high-traffic commercial entrance mats or a decorative piece, following these steps will help you choose the right dimensions for your branded entryway.
📐 Why You Should Measure for a Custom Logo Rug
A logo rug is more than a floor covering; it’s your “first impression.” Since 1987, we’ve seen how the right dimensions can transform a space. When measuring for a custom logo rug, you must consider your lobby’s scale and the “Walk-Off” rule. Properly sized branded floor mats should be long enough to trap moisture and dirt before it reaches your interior floors.
4 Simple Steps to Measure for Branded Floor Mats
1. Measure the “Clear Opening.”
If the rug is for an entrance, measure the width of your door frame. To ensure every visitor walks across your logo, the rug should be at least as wide as the door opening. For double doors, a 5′ or 6′ wide rug is usually ideal.
2. Determine Your “Safe Zone.”
Map out where your logo should sit. To avoid a “cluttered” look, ensure the logo is not placed where it will be covered by furniture. If you need inspiration on how different styles look in a space, browse our custom logo mats to see how various designs sit on different rug dimensions.
3. Use the Painter’s Tape Hack
Before you order, use painter’s tape to mark the rug’s perimeter on your floor. Walk through the space. Does it feel natural? Does the door clear the tape? (Most Rug Rats VA logo rugs have a low profile of approximately 3/8″ for easy door clearance.
Designing Custom Shaped Rugs for Unique Spaces
Standard rectangles aren’t your only option. Many modern offices require custom-shaped rugs to fit circular rotundas, L-shaped hallways, or notched entryways. When you measure for a custom logo rug in a non-traditional space, take measurements from the widest and longest points to ensure a seamless fit.
How to Choose Sizes for Commercial Entrance Mats
With a legacy dating back to 1987, Rug Rats combines traditional craftsmanship with modern durability. Choosing commercial entrance mats from a legacy provider ensures you aren’t just getting a piece of carpet, but a durable business asset.
For high-traffic areas, we recommend checking the National Floor Safety Institute guidelines for floor mat safety and slip resistance to ensure your custom size meets safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I measure for Rug Rats VA logo rugs in a circular room?
For unique spaces, measure the room’s widest points. At Rug Rats, we can create custom-shaped rugs that match the exact curvature of your architecture.
What are the standard custom logo rug sizes?
While we can create any size, our most popular dimensions for branded floor mats are 3’x5′, 4’x6′, and 5’x8′. For larger hallways, we provide custom runners in any length you need.
Expertise in Every Fiber: Why Choose Rug Rats?
Since 1987, we have prioritized:
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Color Accuracy: Matching your brand’s specific PMS colors.
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Durability: Materials designed for schools, military bases, and retail.
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Personal Service: When you contact us, you speak with experts who have been doing this for over 30 years.
Ready to Elevate Your Entrance?
Don’t settle for a plain rug when you can have a custom-branded masterpiece. Send us your artwork today, and our owner will personally work with you to ensure your design and measurements are flawless.
Great Article Sandy! I really like the idea of layering a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug. I will be moving into a new, small space and have an oval glass top table (48″ x 24″) that will have a small (rust colored) ottoman (18″) positioned slightly 12″ under it at one end and then a round glass top (18″) end table that will be 12″ over it –creating one furniture configuration that can be taken apart when necessary for use. Both tables have white pedestal bases. I am interested in an oval rug that would incorporate taupe, burnt orange, teal and white (the table bases are white and the rest of the room will be very light taupe, burnt orange accent bookcase and teal and burnt orange art sculpture pieces. ) The table and area carpet will be situated in a 16″ 11.5′ room in a 11.5′ by 8′ area and positioned directed in front of a 9.5′ couch/chaise (framing the 2 walls of this space.) Across from this seating area will be a ribbon fireplace with a teal surround and built in bookcases surrounding the fireplace painted in light taupe. I am thinking of a 5′ x’8 area rug that the custom oval rug would sit on top of. (I like the idea of being able to change up the color of the rectangular rug from time to time! :)
What size oval rug would you recommend? Any recommendations for a modern contemporary design that you may have would be very welcome. Also there will be medium to light cherry wood flooring. Thanks!!!!! I look forward to reading your suggestions!!:)
I have several suggestions for you for the Oval Rug and I believe you are inquiring about a larger rug for the oval to sit on. I will send them directly to your email. Thanks for the inquiry!
Hi Sandy
I have a 74″x48″ dining table with 6 chairs. How big does the rug under the table have to be? Thanks so much for your help.
Leslie:
My rule of thumb is a minimum of 18” behind each back chair leg. Place your chairs at the table. Measure 18” from each chair leg back. That is a minimum amount you will need to pull a chair out and not come off the rug. Your end chairs will stick out from the table more than the side chairs. If you have the room, an 8 ft. x 10 ft. would work. If your room is large go bigger. What you don’t want is to put a bare minimum sized rug under the table in a large room. This will create what I call a postage stamp look.
If you have any questions, you can email me, sandy@rugratsva.com. Thanks for the inquiry.
What area rug should I put in my foyer? large foyer with a 1/2 moon shape window over the door, size foyer is 11ft. x 9ft . My question is should I put a round area rug or rectangular area rug on the floor?
A round or rectangle would be fine in your foyer. The half moon shape would not direct the shape of the rug that you want to use. Just find a rug that is pleasing with your colors and one that is pleasing to you. It will all work.