AKO Safety Matting | Anti-Slip Matting for Wet, Outdoor & Commercial Areas
High-quality anti-slip safety matting for gardens, decking, walkways, ramps, steps, entrances, schools, hotels, offices, factories, swimming pools and wet areas.
Anti-Slip Safety Matting for Wet, Slippery and High-Risk Areas
GripDeck® supplies AKO safety matting for areas where improved grip, comfort and easy maintenance are important. This anti-slip matting is suitable for domestic, commercial and institutional use, including gardens, decking, walkways, ramps, entrance areas, schools, hotels, offices, factories, swimming pool areas and public access routes.
AKO matting provides a slip-resistant walking surface that performs well in wet, cold and exposed conditions. It is comfortable underfoot, sound absorbing, easy to cut to size and simple to clean, making it a practical non-slip matting option for a wide range of indoor and outdoor environments.
Is AKO Safety Matting Right for Your Project?
Safety matting is useful where you need a flexible surface covering rather than a permanent decking insert, GRP tread or replacement decking board. It can be used to improve grip, comfort and drainage on suitable existing surfaces.
| Usually Suitable | Consider Another Product If |
|---|---|
| Garden paths, decking areas, patios and outdoor walkways | You need a permanent factory-applied anti-slip decking board |
| Wet areas, swimming pools, changing areas and entrances | You need heavy-duty GRP stair treads or industrial covers |
| Ramps, steps, schools, hotels, offices and factories | You need stair nosing edge protection rather than matting |
| Areas where comfort, sound absorption and grip are important | The substrate is loose, broken, unstable or unsuitable for matting |
Where Can AKO Safety Matting Be Used?
Garden Safety Matting
Use outdoor safety matting to improve grip on garden paths, timber decking, patios and shaded outdoor areas.
Safety Matting for Steps & Stairs
AKO matting can be used on suitable steps and stair areas where improved traction and comfort are needed.
Entrance & Walkway Matting
Ideal for entrances, covered routes, public walkways, schools, offices and commercial access areas.
Swimming Pool & Wet Area Matting
Suitable for areas exposed to regular water, including pool surrounds, changing areas and wet access routes.
Ramp Matting
Anti-slip matting can help improve grip on ramps, sloped access routes and areas affected by rain or frost.
Commercial Safety Matting
Useful for schools, hotels, offices, factories and maintenance areas where slip risk needs reducing.
Key Features of AKO Safety Matting
Hard Wearing
Designed to resist water, cold, heat and general outdoor exposure.
Slip Resistant
The matting provides excellent traction, even in wet, frosty or icy conditions.
UV & Rot Resistant
Suitable for external use where products may be exposed to sunlight and changing weather.
Comfortable Underfoot
Pleasantly soft and safe to walk on, making it useful for areas with regular foot traffic.
Sound Absorbing
Helps deaden noise on walkways, stairways, schools, hotels, offices and factory environments.
Easy to Install
Easy to cut, lay and clean. Mats are self-securing over 3m² or can be fixed with profiles, screws or adhesive.
AKO Safety Matting Product Options
Garden & Outdoor Safety Matting
Anti-slip safety matting for garden paths, decking, walkways, patios and outdoor living spaces.
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Safety Matting for Steps
Anti-slip matting for steps, stairs and access routes where extra grip is needed.
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Safety Matting Colours
Colour options available for areas where appearance, contrast or visibility matter.
Ask About ColoursColour Options
AKO safety matting is available in a wide range of colour options, making it suitable for both practical safety use and design-led applications. Colours can help the matting blend into its surroundings or provide stronger visual contrast where needed.
Salt & Pepper
Anthracite
Red
Terra
Beige
Green
Blue
Unico Stone
Unico Basalt
Unico Graphite
Unico Sand
Unico Lava
Safety Matting vs Other Anti-Slip Products
| Product | Best For | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| AKO Safety Matting | Walkways, ramps, entrances, gardens, steps and wet areas | Comfortable, cut-to-size anti-slip surface for many applications. |
| GripDeck® Anti-Slip Decking | New decking projects, boardwalks, bridges and public access routes | Factory-applied anti-slip inserts in timber decking boards. |
| RetroGrip® Inserts | Existing grooved timber decking | Retrofit insert system for suitable existing decking. |
| GRP Products | Steps, ramps, industrial access and heavy-duty areas | Robust retrofit anti-slip covers and profiles. |
Typical Applications
| Application | Why Safety Matting Helps |
|---|---|
| Garden paths and decking | Improves grip on wet, shaded or slippery outdoor walking routes. |
| School entrances | Helps provide a more comfortable, slip-resistant surface for busy access areas. |
| Hotels and offices | Supports safer movement across walkways, steps and entrance routes. |
| Swimming pools and wet areas | Provides grip and drainage-friendly surface comfort around water-prone areas. |
| Factories and workspaces | Anti-fatigue and sound absorbing properties can help improve working areas. |
| Ramps and access routes | Improves traction on sloped surfaces and exposed walking routes. |
Useful Links
Shop Online
Buy selected AKO safety matting products and other anti-slip products through the GripDeck® online store.
Visit StoreSlippery Decking Guide
Learn why decking becomes slippery and compare different anti-slip solutions.
Read GuideRetrofit Products
Compare safety matting with RetroGrip®, Stadia Strips, stair nosings and GRP products.
View Retrofit ProductsNeed Help Choosing Safety Matting?
Contact GripDeck® for advice on colours, quantities, applications, installation and alternative anti-slip products.
Request a QuoteContact UsFrequently Asked Questions
What is safety matting?
Safety matting is a flexible matting product used to improve grip, comfort and surface safety on walkways, ramps, entrances, steps, decking and wet areas.
What is AKO safety matting used for?
AKO safety matting is used to improve grip and comfort on walkways, ramps, steps, entrances, decking, gardens, wet areas and commercial access routes.
Is safety matting suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. AKO safety matting is designed for indoor and outdoor use and is resistant to water, cold, heat, UV exposure and rot.
Can safety matting be used on decking?
Yes. Safety matting can be used on suitable decking areas where improved grip, comfort or a temporary surface covering is required.
Is safety matting suitable for swimming pools and wet areas?
Yes. AKO safety matting can be used in wet areas such as swimming pool surrounds, changing areas and wet access routes.
What size is the matting supplied in?
The matting is 120cm wide and sold by the linear metre. The maximum roll length is 10m.
Can safety matting be cut to size?
Yes. AKO safety matting can be cut to suit paths, steps, ramps, entrances and other access areas.
How is safety matting fixed?
Mats are self-securing over 3m² or can be fixed with profiles and screws or suitable adhesive, depending on the application.
Can I buy AKO safety matting online?
Yes. Selected AKO safety matting products are available through the GripDeck® online store.