Measuring & Custom Orders2026-09-10T04:04:11-04:00

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Measuring & Custom Orders

Accurate measurements help us understand your space and review the best available option. Learn how to measure finished floor dimensions, locate a drain, document curves or unusual shapes, and check every detail before approving a custom order.

Measure With Confidence

Work from the finished installation area and record each measurement clearly. Photos and a simple labeled sketch can make unusual layouts easier to review.

What area should I measure?
Measure the finished usable floor area in more than one place rather than relying on an advertised room or shower size.

How do I locate the drain?
Measure to the center of the drain from two fixed edges and record the drain opening diameter.

What should I send for an unusual space?
A simple dimensioned sketch plus overhead and angled photos can help explain curves, fixtures, corners, and RV layouts.

What if the drain is off-center?
Send the dimensions, drain measurements, and clear photos so we can review the layout before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse complete measuring and custom-order answers, including the final checks to make before checkout.

What Should I Measure Before Requesting a Custom SafetyMat®?2026-10-11T15:51:21-04:00

Measure the finished usable area—not the advertised room or shower size—and check the length and width in more than one place. Record the narrowest points, desired edge clearance, direction, thresholds, curves, corners, fixtures, and other obstacles. For a drain, measure to its center from two fixed edges that meet at a right angle and record the opening diameter. Add a simple labeled sketch, one overhead photo, and angled close-ups of the surface and transitions. Before approving the order, recheck the size, orientation, drain placement, finish, and artwork. A careful final review is the best protection against an avoidable custom-fit problem.

Use the SafetyMat Measuring and Drain Placement Guide for the complete photo, dimension, and drain checklist.

Can SafetyMat Make a Mat for a Curved, RV, or Irregular Space?2026-10-11T15:51:10-04:00

Custom shapes may be possible, but feasibility depends on the exact product, surface, curves, dimensions, fixtures, drains, movement, and environmental conditions. Begin with a simple dimensioned sketch, a straight overhead photo, and several angled photos that show the full area and surface texture. Mark fixed reference edges and explain where the mat will be used. RV, boat, and outdoor applications need extra review because temperature, sunlight, moisture, movement, and the substrate can differ from a typical indoor floor. Use the support contact below and wait for written product guidance before ordering or altering a standard mat.

How Should I Describe an Off-Center Drain?2026-10-11T15:51:15-04:00

Describe an off-center drain by measuring from two fixed, perpendicular edges to the exact center of the drain. Clearly identify those same reference edges on a simple sketch or overhead photo, then record the drain-opening diameter and shape. Repeat both center measurements before submitting them, because even a small reference-point change can move the cutout. Do not estimate the center or switch reference edges between measurements. Include the finished floor dimensions, desired edge clearance, direction, and any nearby fixtures. Pro Tip from Adriana: an overhead photo with the tape measure visible makes the layout easier to review. Send the complete measurement package through the support contact below before approving a custom order.

Use the SafetyMat Measuring and Drain Placement Guide for the complete photo, dimension, and drain checklist.

Important application note

Choose SafetyMat for a compatible surface and follow the instructions and written policies for the exact product. SafetyMat products are manufactured using certified source materials. Those certifications apply to the source materials and their manufacturers—not to SafetyMat or the finished SafetyMat product. No certification has been issued under the SafetyMat name.

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Still have questions?

We’re happy to help.

Email: [email protected]

Need help measuring or choosing the right mat? Email us a full photo of your space plus close-ups of the surface, edges, drain, and any irregular areas. Include approximate dimensions and the product or application you are considering.

If your surface, measurements, or layout are unusual, contact support before beginning installation so we can help you review the next steps.

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