A honeycomb-pattern rubber mat for equine stalls, alleys or other barn flooring.
Plan coverage before moving the mat
This Royal Mat measures 4 ft by 6 ft and is 3/4 inch thick. One mat covers 24 square feet, which helps you lay out a stall or calculate a partial floor. Measure the usable floor area, including posts and feed fixtures, before deciding where seams should fall. A full stall may need more than one mat; sketch the floor so edges and joints land in workable places. Allow access to doors and drains, and avoid leaving a narrow loose strip where a hoof can catch an edge. The honeycomb top gives the floor a patterned contact surface for stall or alley use.
Build the floor below it first
A solid rubber mat works best over a firm, even base. Fill low spots and remove protruding stones or debris before laying it. A soft or uneven patch can leave part of the mat unsupported, so movement may develop under repeated hoof traffic. Check the floor for standing water and decide how moisture will leave the stall before covering it. Rubber flooring is impervious, which helps keep liquid from soaking through the mat, but the liquid still needs a path to drainage or removal. A dry, level subfloor is easier to maintain than one hidden under flooring that shifts.
Pair rubber flooring with bedding
This mat is a floor surface, not absorbent bedding. Urine and wash water remain on or under an impervious layer unless the floor system carries them away. Bedding absorbs moisture at the top, and regular removal of wet areas keeps the stall usable between full cleanouts. If the stall is washed, give runoff a planned direction rather than letting it collect at an edge or flow into a walkway. Check beneath the mat when dampness persists or an odor returns quickly after cleaning. Those signs point to moisture management below the visible surface.
Use the pattern where a stall mat fits
Royal Mat’s equine line includes diamond-plate and beehive patterns in 3/4-inch and 1/2-inch thicknesses, with stalls, alleys and carousels among its intended settings. This unit is the 3/4-inch honeycomb style. Think about traffic and cleaning when choosing where it belongs: a stall floor must handle repeated standing and movement, while an alley or work area may need a broader continuous surface. Keep joints aligned where adjoining mats meet and inspect edges during routine cleaning. The floor’s performance depends on the base, bedding and drainage around it as much as the mat itself.
Product details
Royal Mat Inc item 22613283. Retail UPC: 874480007008. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft. Thickness: 3/4 in. Pattern: honeycomb/beehive. Material: rubber.
Directions for use
Prepare an even, compact base before laying the mat. Plan bedding and drainage for moisture on an impervious floor. Keep joints aligned and inspect the floor below if dampness persists.
Cautions
Use bedding and a drainage plan with solid rubber flooring. Check for loose edges or persistent moisture beneath the mat during routine stall cleaning.