Design Specifications
- NO WHITE BACKGROUNDS
- Minimum Text Height: 1/4" for the Diamond top and 1/8" for the Smooth top (includes lower case text)
- Minimum Line Thickness: 1/16"
- A maximum of four (4) PMS colors may be used in any given design
- 4' x 10' is largest with 1½” border
Pattern Options:
- Diamond Plate
- Standard, preferred option. Available in all sizes.
- Smooth Top
- Available in sizes up to 3’ x 5’
The text requirements are for general use; however, special fonts and very thin letter forms may need to be made larger or thicker and will be approached on a case-by-case basis.
Light background colors should be avoided due to their tendency to show dirt on the mat more than a darker or neutral tone. We also advise against the use of screens, tints and transparencies in the design because they are not easily converted to our color pallet.
Important Disclaimers:
Mat Sizes:
- Mats are not exact and have a 3-5% size variance in all finished sizes and is just part of the manufacturing process and materials
- We do not guarantee an exact match to the inch and on large orders mat sizes may vary within this range. For rough finished sizes, please reference each product page
Color Selections:
- Final colors tend to be a little lighter than what you see online because of the heat press which causes the colors to lighten
- If you are concerned about the color being dark enough for your background or any other color, please select the next darkest color
PMS Matching:
Although we can get remarkably close, color is never an exact science and variations will occur. An absolute exact color match is vulnerable to many factors.
- One factor is that we are printing on white, nylon or other fabric carpets
- A hot press is used to combine the carpet and rubber backing. The heat from the press often causes the color to lighten
- How the fibers are laying, and your viewing position will often change the color slightly
Typically, we can get close to most PMS colors, but the final color may be a few shades off. For the PMS color to be as close as possible, we require additional time to create the proof sketch.