Description
This coir doormat carries the Vintage Apple design, three tidy rows of apples set across a warm, natural coir ground. Each apple is drawn a little differently: some are cut through to show the core and pips, others are filled with fine stripes, speckles or sunburst lines, in shades of red, coral and soft pink, each topped with a pair of leaves in teal, deep green or olive. The surface is 100% coir, the bristly natural coconut fibre, set on a black PVC backing. It measures 73cm long, 43cm wide and 1.5cm deep.
We would lay it at the front door or just inside it, where shoes get their first wipe before they reach the hall carpet. The brisk coir surface is good at catching grit, dust and dried mud, and the apple print brings a cheerful, kitchen-garden feel to a plain step or a tiled entrance. It would sit just as happily at a back door that opens onto the kitchen or a utility room. Direct sunlight and lasting wet both fade the colours, so a sheltered spot suits it best: a covered doorstep, an enclosed entrance or the hallway floor inside. Its 73cm length sits neatly in front of a single door, and at 1.96KG it lies flat with a reassuring weight.
Overall the mat is 58% PVC and 42% coir fibre. Like any natural coir, it may shed loose fibres in its first few months of use; a good brush or a shake outdoors every so often keeps it looking its best through that time. For everyday care, give it a shake or a firm brush to lift out dirt, and let it dry fully if it does get wet. Pair it with plain painted woodwork and the bright apples do all the talking at the door; wrapped up, it also makes a cheerful present.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Surface: 100% coir; backing: PVC |
| Length |
73cm |
| Width |
43cm |
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Weight |
1.96KG |
| Care |
To prolong the life of the doormat's colour and design, it should not be placed in direct sunlight or where it will remain wet for any length of time, as this will cause it to fade. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Vintage Apple doormat?
It measures 73cm long, 43cm wide and 1.5cm deep, and weighs 1.96KG, a comfortable size to lay in front of a single door.
What is the doormat made from?
The surface is 100% coir, a natural coconut fibre, on a PVC backing. Overall the mat is 58% PVC and 42% coir fibre.
Will the coir doormat shed?
Being natural coconut fibre, it may shed in its first few months of use. Brushing or shaking the mat during that time keeps it looking its best.
Can I leave the doormat out on an open doorstep?
To keep the colours bright, place it out of direct sunlight and away from anywhere it will stay wet, as both cause fading. A sheltered doorstep or an indoor hallway suits it best.
What colours are in the apple design?
The apples come in red, coral and soft pink, with leaves in teal, deep green and olive, all on a natural sandy coir ground with a black backing.
How do I keep the doormat clean?
As general good practice for coir, shake it outdoors or give it a firm brush to lift out dirt, and let it dry fully if it gets wet.