How Many Custom Doormats Should You Order? A Quantity Planning Guide
Most buyers should order one custom doormat for every entrance zone, plus a rotation set of spares for wet weeks and a small reserve for gifts or new locations. Get Custom Doormats makes that simple: styles and sizes can be mixed to reach the minimum of 12, with a free mockup within 24 hours and production in about 2 weeks.
- Count entrance zones, not buildings: most doors need an outside and an inside mat
- Minimum order is 12, and styles and sizes can be mixed
- Free mockup within 24 hours with unlimited free revisions
- Standard production takes about 2 weeks; express shipping is available
- Pay nothing until you approve the design
How many custom doormats should you order?
The right number of custom doormats is one for every entrance zone you want branded, plus a rotation set for wet weeks and a small reserve for wear, gifts and new locations. Start by walking every door, count the zones, then add spares. Get Custom Doormats starts at a minimum of 12, which covers most single buildings with room left for rotation.
Most first-time buyers count only the front door and end up short. A doormat is not like a banner that hangs untouched for years. Mats are walked on, soaked, rolled up for cleaning and occasionally carried off. A plan that counts every zone and every swap saves a rushed reorder in the middle of a rainy season.
This guide walks through how to count entrances, how many spares to keep, how mixed styles fit into one order, and how to stage reorders so the brand never disappears from the doorway.
How do you count the entrances that need a doormat?
Count entrances by zone, not by building. Every door where people cross from outside to inside usually needs an outdoor scraper doormat on the exterior side and an indoor absorbent mat on the interior side, so a single doorway can account for a pair of mats. Interior thresholds, such as a lobby into an office suite, often need only one.
Walk the property with a notepad and list each of these spots:
- Main guest entrance: the door customers and visitors use first, where a logo inlay doormat or full color photo mat does the most branding work.
- Secondary and side doors: parking-lot doors, patio doors and accessible entrances.
- Staff and delivery doors: back doors, loading areas and service corridors, where durability matters more than artwork.
- Interior transitions: elevator lobbies, suite doors, reception desks and showroom thresholds.
- Event or seasonal spots: pop-up booths, tents and temporary entrances used a few times a year.
Once each zone is listed, note whether it is covered or exposed to rain. Exposed zones need outdoor scraper or rubber backed doormats; covered zones can take absorbent or coir mats.
How many spare doormats should you keep on hand?
Keep enough spare custom doormats to swap out every high-traffic entrance at least once, so a soaked or muddy mat can dry or be cleaned while a fresh one keeps the doorway branded. For most buyers that means a rotation set for the main entrances, not for every interior door.
Spares earn their keep in a few predictable situations:
- Wet-weather rotation: an indoor absorbent mat that is saturated stops catching water. Swapping in a dry one keeps floors safer and the logo looking sharp.
- Cleaning cycles: mats that are hosed off or vacuumed outside need somewhere to dry. A spare means the entrance is never bare during that time.
- Damage and loss: outdoor mats occasionally walk away or get caught by a snowplow or cart.
- Gifts and giveaways: a few branded doormats set aside for clients, partners or new hires are handy to have in a closet.
Because the minimum of 12 already covers most single-building plans, many first orders include spares at no extra planning effort. Ordering spares in the same run also guarantees they match the originals exactly.
Can you mix doormat styles and sizes to reach the minimum of 12?
Yes. Get Custom Doormats lets you combine styles and sizes in one order, so outdoor scraper mats, indoor absorbent mats and logo inlay mats can all count toward the minimum of 12. That flexibility is what makes zone-by-zone planning practical for a single building.
A typical mixed order looks something like this:
| Zone | Suggested style | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior of main entrance | Outdoor scraper mat | Pulls grit and snow off shoes before the door |
| Interior of main entrance | Logo inlay or full color photo mat | Highest visibility spot for the brand |
| Side and patio doors | Rubber backed doormat | Stays put on smooth or damp surfaces |
| Covered porches and homes | Coir doormat | Natural texture, best under cover |
| Rotation spares | Indoor absorbent mat | Swaps in on wet days while others dry |
Keep the artwork consistent across styles so every doorway reads as one brand, even when the mat construction changes. The free mockup shows each style with your logo before anything is produced.
How should multi-location businesses plan doormat quantities?
Multi-location businesses should plan custom doormats per location first, then combine every location into one order so the artwork, colors and style match across the whole group. Ordering in one run is the easiest way to keep doormats identical from branch to branch.
Build a simple sheet with one row per location and one column per zone: main entrance outside, main entrance inside, side doors, staff doors and spares. Have each site manager fill in the counts, since they know which doors actually get used. Add the totals, then decide whether each location needs its own name, address or welcome line on the mat. Get Custom Doormats can vary text such as location names within one order while keeping the core design the same.
Plan for growth as well. If a new office, store or franchise opening is on the calendar, add its mats to the current run instead of placing a separate small order later. That keeps the new location on brand from its first day and avoids color drift between production runs. Real estate teams and brokerages use the same approach for closing gifts, as covered on the custom doormats for real estate agents page.
When should you reorder custom doormats?
Reorder custom doormats before the rotation set runs out, not after the last good mat is gone. Standard production at Get Custom Doormats takes about 2 weeks, with faster turnaround available through express shipping, so the reorder should be placed while spares are still in the closet.
A few signals that it is time to reorder:
- The spares are in use full time. If every mat, including the rotation set, is on the floor every day, there is no buffer left for a wet week.
- The logo is fading or the fibers are flattening. A worn mat at the main entrance sends the opposite message from the one you paid for.
- The backing is curling or sliding. Curled edges are a trip hazard and should be replaced quickly.
- A new door, location or event is coming. Add the new mats to a reorder rather than ordering them alone.
- The season is changing. Order outdoor scraper and absorbent mats ahead of the rainy and snowy months, when demand on entrances is highest.
Keep the approved artwork file and a note of which style went to each zone. A reorder then becomes a quick confirmation instead of a fresh design project.
What quantity mistakes should first-time doormat buyers avoid?
The most common doormat quantity mistake is counting doors instead of zones, which leaves the inside of an entrance bare or forces one mat to do two jobs. Avoid that, and most other planning problems shrink. The other frequent errors are easy to spot once you know them.
- No rotation set: ordering exactly one mat per door means the entrance goes unbranded every time a mat is being cleaned.
- Using indoor mats outside: absorbent mats left in the rain wear out faster, which inflates reorder counts.
- Splitting orders across seasons: separate small orders can produce slight color differences and repeat setup work.
- Forgetting staff doors: back entrances track in just as much dirt, even if guests never see them.
- Ignoring upcoming openings: a new site planned for next quarter is cheaper in time and effort to include now.
If you are unsure about a count, describe your entrances in the quote form. The team at Get Custom Doormats will suggest a mix of styles and spares, then send a free mockup within 24 hours. You pay nothing until you approve the design, and revisions are unlimited.
What is the simplest way to finalize your doormat order?
The simplest way to finalize a custom doormat order is to bring three things to the quote form: your zone count, your logo file and your target date. With those, Get Custom Doormats can recommend styles, confirm the total and start the mockup the same day.
Before you submit, double-check the list against the property one more time. Confirm which doors are exposed to weather, which are covered and which see the most traffic. Decide how many spares belong in the rotation set and whether any gift or giveaway mats should be added. If several locations are involved, collect each site’s count and any text that changes from mat to mat.
From there, the process is short: request a quote, review the free mockup within 24 hours, request as many revisions as you need, approve, and production runs about 2 weeks. The how it works page walks through each step, and the quote form is the place to start.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many custom doormats my building needs?
Custom doormats are easiest to count by entrance zone. List every door where people come in from outside, plan an outdoor mat on the exterior side and an indoor mat on the interior side, then add interior thresholds like suite doors. Add a rotation set of spares for the busiest entrances. Get Custom Doormats can review your list and suggest a style for each zone.
Should I order spare doormats with my first order?
Spare doormats are worth including in a first order because they let you rotate out a wet or muddy mat while it dries or gets cleaned, so the entrance always stays branded. Ordering spares in the same run also guarantees they match the originals in color and design. Most buyers keep spares for their highest-traffic entrances rather than every door.
Can one order of custom doormats include several different sizes?
One order of custom doormats can include different sizes and styles, such as large scraper mats for the main exterior door and smaller absorbent mats for interior thresholds. Get Custom Doormats counts every mat in the mix toward the minimum of 12. The free mockup shows your artwork on each size so you can confirm the layout scales cleanly before production begins.
Is it better to order all my doormats at once or in batches?
Custom doormats are usually better ordered all at once when the artwork is final, because a single production run keeps colors and finishes consistent across every mat. Batches make sense only when a future location or design change is uncertain. Get Custom Doormats keeps your approved artwork on file, which makes a later batch quick to confirm if you do split the order.
How many doormats does a staff or delivery entrance need?
A staff or delivery entrance usually needs at least one durable doormat on each side of the door, and outdoor scraper or rubber backed mats suit that heavy, rough traffic best. Branding can be simpler than at the guest entrance, often just a logo. Get Custom Doormats can include back-of-house mats in the same order as your front entrance mats.
Can different locations get different text on their doormats in one order?
Custom doormats for several locations can carry different text, such as a branch name or address, within one order while keeping the core logo and colors the same. Send a list of each location and its wording with your quote request. Get Custom Doormats builds every version into the free mockup so each site can check its own mat before approval.
How do I know when my custom doormats need replacing?
Custom doormats need replacing when the logo fades, the fibers stay flattened after cleaning, or the backing starts to curl or slide. Curled edges are a trip risk and should be swapped out quickly. Planning a reorder while spares are still available avoids gaps, since standard production at Get Custom Doormats takes about 2 weeks after design approval.
Should I order extra doormats before the rainy or snowy season?
Extra doormats before the rainy or snowy season help because wet weeks are when mats saturate fastest and need the most rotation. Outdoor scraper mats and indoor absorbent mats are the styles to stock up on. Get Custom Doormats suggests ordering well ahead of the season, since production takes about 2 weeks and express shipping is available for tighter timelines.
Can I add a few doormats to an order to use as client gifts?
Custom doormats make practical client gifts, and adding a handful to a larger entrance order is simple. Gift mats can share the company logo or carry a personal welcome line for each recipient. Get Custom Doormats counts them toward the minimum of 12, and coir or full color photo mats are popular gift styles for homes with covered porches.
What information helps get an accurate doormat quantity recommendation?
An accurate doormat quantity recommendation starts with a list of entrances, whether each is covered or exposed to weather, how busy each door is and how many locations are involved. Add your logo file and target date. Get Custom Doormats uses that information to suggest styles and spares, then returns a free mockup within 24 hours with nothing to pay until approval.
Do I need a separate order for a new location opening later this year?
A new location opening later this year can usually be added to your current doormat order, which keeps its mats identical to the rest of the group and saves a separate setup. If the opening date is far off, the mats can be stored until needed. Get Custom Doormats can also reorder later from your approved artwork if the plans change.
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Send your logo or idea and the quantity you have in mind. Get Custom Doormats returns a free mockup within 24 hours, you approve the design before anything is produced, and standard turnaround is about two weeks with faster options available. Get a custom quote.
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