Bar Mats
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The Bar Mat, Essential Equipment for Bartenders
CocktailBar to Find Your Bar Mat
When you run a bar, just like with other accessories such as the shaker, cocktail kit, or jigger, you need a bar mat to place on your counter. While adding decorative flair to your counter with their patterns and colors, bar mats also protect your furniture from moisture.
So if you or your customers accidentally spill water or any other drink, the liquid won’t soak your counter. It will instead be absorbed by the bar mat, preventing premature damage to your work surface. Thanks to CocktailBar, specialized in professional-grade equipment for bars and restaurants, you’ll find bar mats that match your needs.
The Bar Mat: Both a Decorative Piece and a Work Tool
Bar mats feature a sleek design suited to any type of work surface. They come in a range of colors: white, gold, copper, red, silver, and more, giving you a wide choice to match the dominant colors of your establishment’s décor.
Some even come with frames to make handling and maintenance easier. This is the case with the Barmat Rubber with wooden support, whose rubber surface absorbs spilled drinks, preventing your surfaces from getting stained. This means you only need to wash it at the end of the day once service is over. The perfectly grippy surface of a bar mat also keeps your glasses firmly in place, preventing them from tipping over. Other models feature a metal frame, such as the Bar Mat Deluxe, to be chosen based on your furniture style or the aesthetic look you want to achieve.
Bar Mat Materials
Generally speaking, bar mats are made of rubber. Durable, excellent at absorbing shocks, and easy to maintain, this material is chosen for its specific properties. Sturdy, biodegradable natural rubber also allows bar mats to be made in various shapes. This is the case with the Floor Mat model, which comes with an optional brush finish for extra slip resistance. The same goes for the Self Mat, which, despite its grid shape, holds glasses placed on top firmly in place and keeps them from sliding.
As for maintenance, bar mats are easy to care for. Basic cleaning products like Marseille soap, water, or kitchen detergent are all you need. After rinsing with cold water, let them air dry in a shaded spot away from direct sunlight.
What size bar mat do I need for my home bar?
Measure your usable counter strip first. A 12 x 6 inch mat suits a small prep corner or a single shaker station. Most home bars work best with an 18 x 6 or 24 x 6 runner placed in front of the speed rail. If you build cocktails for guests, choose a bar mat for home bar counters around 24 inches so shakers, jiggers and strainers all drain in one place.
What is the difference between rubber and silicone bar mats?
Rubber mats are heavier, grip the counter without sliding and resist cuts from bottle caps, which is why bars use them nightly. Silicone stays flexible, tolerates heat up to roughly 400°F and rolls up for storage. For a food-grade silicone bar mat, expect easier dishwasher cleaning; for rubber, expect longer service life under heavy pours and constant ice contact.
How do I clean a bar mat without leaving odours?
Rinse after each session so citrus pulp and sugar syrups do not dry in the channels. Once a week, soak in warm water with a little dish soap, scrub the ribs with a brush, then air-dry upside down. Trapped moisture is what causes smells. Most silicone and rubber models are top-rack dishwasher safe bar mats, which handles sticky liqueur residue best.
Which bar mat suits a coffee station rather than cocktails?
Coffee stations need a shallower mat with a raised lip to catch portafilter knocks and steam-wand drips, usually 12 x 8 or 16 x 8 inches. Look for a spill-catching espresso bar mat with a flat pour area instead of deep ribs, since flat surfaces keep a tamper and cups stable. Darker colours also hide coffee staining better than clear silicone.