SYSTEMS

Established 2003 

ENTRANCE PROTECTION 

SYSTEMS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Introduction & Mission Statement.......... 2 

Grid Series 700....................................... 3 

Mid-Profile Tread Series 500.................. 4 

Low-Profile Tread Series 200.................. 5 

Mats Series 300...................................... 6 

Mats Series 400...................................... 7 

Grille (stainless steel) Series 800............ 8 

Reversible Grid Series 900..................... 9 

Mat-Tray Series 1000.............................. 10 

Colors, insert........................................... 11 

BASE MISSION 

Our business is helping you, our customer, 

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keep buildings clean with Base Grid, Tread, Mat or 

Grille entrance protection systems. All Base systems 

are designed to collect dirt, mud and sand at the 

entryway – and to help prevent tracking through the 

interior of the building. To that end, we design and 

manufacture the exact entry protection product best 

suited to your building and application. We offer 

the production flexibility of a small manufacturing 

company (custom orders welcome). Call us on your 

next job. We appreciate the 

opportunity to show you why 

we say: “BASE – Built to 

Serve”. 

Ed Green, President 

Photos at right show Base Grids, Treads, Mats and 

Grilles in a variety of entrance protection applications. 

Buildings include banks, libraries, schools, manufacturing 

plants, offices, government centers – any building with 

foot traffic. Applications may be recessed into the floor, 

placed on the floor surface with an inclined perimeter 

vinyl frame or surface mounted in a rubber tray.

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1-3/4" I-Beam 

Base Grid 

BASE GRID SERIES 

GB-700 FOR HEAVY 

TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Helps keep buildings clean 

l Strong – 1-3/4" deep I-beam cross section 

l Our strongest entrance system 

l Ideal for heavy foot and cart traffic 

l Use indoors and out – versatile in 

most recess applications 

The Base GB-700 Series has a rugged 1-3/4" 

I-beam aluminum frame – most rugged and 

durable entrance protection system in our 

product line. An aluminum cross member 

gridlock keeps the grid in place while vinyl 

footers cushion foot and cart traffic. See 

page 11 for insert types and colors. 

GB-700 CARPET 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1-3/4" 

Ideal for 

heavy traffic areas 

GB-701 VINYL 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1-3/4" 

1-1/2" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1/8" 

1-3/4" 

1-3/4" 

GB-702 POLY-BRUSH 

GB-704 VINYL ABRASIVE 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1-3/4" 

1-3/4" 

GB-705 SERRATED ALUMINUM 

GB-706 SERRATED INSERT 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

Recessed application 

includes optional 

2" x 2" x 1/4" 

aluminum 

frame 

FLOOR 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Subject to change without notice 

2" 

GRIDLOCK 

1-3/4" 

Material: 6063-T52 aluminum with various insert options 

Depth: Grid only; 1-3/4” 

Depth: Grid and frame (level base); 2” 

LEED: Possible LEED-NC credits; MR credit 4 (1-2 points); 

MR credit 5 (1-2 points); IEQ credit 5 (1 point) 

Recycle content: 46% pre-consumer 

1/4" 

CUSHION CUSHION 

L-2 RECESSED FRAME 

CONCRETE 

2"

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3/4" Mid-Profile 

Base Tread 

BASE TREAD SERIES 

GB-500 FOR MEDIUM TO 

HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Strongest tread – 3/4” mid-profile tread 

l 25% more surface wiping area 

l Smooth surface – less wheel bump 



Heavy 

duty 

vinyl hinge 

roll-up tread 

The Base GB-500 Series 3/4” Tread supports heavy 

foot and cart traffic – our most rugged and durable 

tread. 3/4” aluminum framework assures dimensional 

stability and longevity. A vinyl hinge allows 

the tread to be rolled up and moved for under-tread 

cleaning. A solid 1/8” thick vinyl “T” profile footer 

runs the full width and length of each section and 

provides a low-impact cushion for all traffic. See 

page 11 for insert types and colors. 

GB-500 CARPET 

1-1/2" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1/8" 

5/8" 

3/4" 

5/8" 

3/4" 

GB-501 VINYL 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

5/8" 

3/4" 



Material: Corrosion-resistant 6063-T52 aluminum with various 

inserts fusion bonded to backing for durability 

Thickness, overall: 3/4” 

Additional specs: 6063-T52 aluminum spaced 1-1/2” on center 

and connected with rubber hinges with 1/8” slotted holes for 

maximum drainage 

Weather resistance: Hinges and footpads remain flexible 

Rolling load: Up to 1,000 lbs./wheel 



Recycle content: 38.3% pre-consumer 



1-1/2" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1/8" 

5/8" 

3/4" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

FLOOR 

5/8" 

3/4" 

1" 

3/4" 


1/4" 


CONCRETE 

1" 

Recessed application requires use of aluminum frame illustrated at left. The 

frame helps create a clean installation with well defined edges and corners.

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1/2" Low-Profile 

Base Tread 

BASE TREAD SERIES 

GB-200 FOR MEDIUM 

TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Strong – 1/2” low-profile tread 

l 25% more surface wiping area 

l Smooth surface – less wheel bump 



Weather 

resistant 

vinyl hinge 

roll-up tread 

The Base GB-200 Series 1/2” Tread supports medium 

foot and cart traffic. Provides a barrier against 

mud, dirt and soilage. The rugged 1/2” aluminum 

framework assures dimensional stability and 

longevity, while the vinyl hinge allows the tread to 

be rolled up and moved for under-tread cleaning. A 

solid 1/8” thick vinyl “T” profile footer runs the full 

width and length of each section and provides a 

low-impact cushion for all traffic. See page 11 for 

insert types and colors. 

GB-200 CARPET 

1-1/2" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

1/8" 

3/8" 

7/16" 

3/8" 

7/16" 

GB-201 VINYL 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 

3/8" 

7/16" 




1-1/2" 

1/8" 


inserts fusion bonded to backing for durability 

Thickness, overall: 1/2” 

Additional specs: 6063-T52 aluminum spaced 1-1/2” on center 

and connected with rubber hinges with 1/8” slotted holes for 

maximum drainage 

Weather resistance: Hinges and footpads remain flexible 

Rolling load: Up to 1,000 lbs./wheel 



Recycle content: 38.3% pre-consumer 


1-1/2" 

1/8" 

3/8" 

7/16" 

3/8" 

7/16" 

1-1/2" 

1/8" 


1/2" 

FLOOR 

7/16" 

1/16" 


1-1/2" 

CONCRETE 

Recessed application requires use of aluminum frame illustrated at left. The 

frame helps create a clean installation with well defined edges and corners.

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BASE MAT SERIES 

MB-300 FOR LIGHT TO 

MEDIUM TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Dimensionally stable, popular 

aluminum hinge for roll up ease during 

maintenance 

l Surface and recessed applications 

l Ideal for exterior and interior entryways, 

foyers, vestibules, etc. 

Base Series 300 Mats are an economical barrier 

for mud, dirt and soilage deposited by foot traffic. 

The mats feature aluminum hinged framework with 

cushioned supports at the bottom of each segment. 

All Base Mats facilitate cleanup — roll up and clean 

beneath. See page 11 for insert types and colors. 


Base Mat 

Weather 

resistant 

roll-up mat 

Aluminum 

hinge 

MB-300 CARPET 




insert options 

Thickness: Mat only; 3/8” 

Depth: Mat and frame (level base); 7/16” 

Frame options: Surface mount ramp or recessed frame 

Additional specs: Aluminum hinges 




CUSHION 

MB-301 VINYL 

CUSHION 

MB-302 POLY-BRUSH 

CUSHION 

CUSHION 

Base Mat system shows (1) tapered 2” x 3/8” vinyl ramp-spacer 

for surface applications, (2) aluminum hinge mat 2” on centers, 

(3) 2” x 3/8” spacer for recess applications and (4) 1” x 7/16” 

aluminum frame for recess applications. Both vinyl spacers are 

available with and without under-mat tongues (illustrated on 

tapered ramp-spacer 1). A 1-3/8” x 3/8” aluminum ramp is 

available in place of vinyl ramp-spacer (see below). 

CUSHION 

MB-304 VINYL ABRASIVE 

CUSHION 

1-3/8" 

3/8" 

B-2 ALUMINUM RAMP 

MB-305 SERRATED CUSHION ALUMINUM 

CUSHION 

(1) B-1 VINYL RAMP FRAME 

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(2) ALUMINUM HINGE MAT (3) VINYL SPACER (4) L-1 RECESSED FRAME 

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CUSHION 

CUSHION

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BASE MAT SERIES 

MB-400 FOR LIGHT TO 

MEDIUM TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Dimensionally stable, quiet 

vinyl hinge for roll up ease 

during maintenance 

l Surface and recessed applications 

l Ideal for exterior and interior entryways, 

foyers, vestibules, etc. 

Base Series 400 Mats are an economical barrier for 

mud, dirt and soilage deposited by foot traffic. The 

mats feature vinyl hinged framework with cushioned 

supports at the bottom of each segment. All Base 

Mats facilitate cleanup — roll up and clean 

beneath. See page 11 for insert types and colors. 


Base Mat 

Weather 

resistant 

roll-up mat 

Vinyl 

hinge 

MB-400 CARPET 




insert options 

Thickness: Mat only; 3/8” 

Depth: Mat and frame (level base); 7/16” 

Frame options: Surface mount ramp or recessed frame 

Additional specs: Rubber hinges 




Base Mat system shows (1) tapered 2” x 3/8” vinyl ramp-spacer 

for surface applications, (2) vinyl hinge mat 2” on centers, (3) 2” x 

3/8” spacer for recess applications and (4) 1” x 7/16” aluminum 

frame for recess applications. Both vinyl spacers are available 

with and without under-mat tongues (illustrated on tapered 

ramp-spacer 1). A 1-3/8” x 3/8” aluminum ramp is available in 

place of vinyl ramp-spacer (see below). 

MB-401 VINYL 

MB-402 POLY-BRUSH 

MB-404 VINYL ABRASIVE 

1-3/8" 

B-2 ALUMINUM RAMP 

3/8" 

MB-405 SERRATED ALUMINUM 

(2) RUBBER HINGE MAT (3) VINYL SPACER (4) L-1 RECESSED FRAME 

(1) B-1 VINYL RAMP FRAME 

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BASE GRILLE SERIES 

800 STAINLESS STEEL 

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l Look and feel of stainless steel 

l Long-lasting entrance system 

l 3 heights: 3/8 " , 5/8 " , 9/8 " 

l Durable welded construction 

l Supports foot and cart traffic 

Base 800 Series Stainless Steel Grille systems make 

a stunning first impression in building entryways. 

Built to last, Base Grilles maintain a “like new” 

look through the four seasons and throughout years 

of service. Surface beams and cross struts are robot 

welded at each intersection to assure longevity and a 

positive appearance in your application. 

Base Stainless Steel Grilles 

enhance building appearance 

Base Grilles help keep buildings clean, cut floor maintenance 

costs and provide an aesthetic touch to any building. Dirt and 

soilage drop through the voids and concentrate in the grille recess. 

Custodians simply lift a grille section and vacuum up dirt 

and debris. Grilles have lockdowns — removal and replacement 

are easy. Available in three heights (3/8", 5/8" and 9/8"). 



Material: Stainless steel with support bars spaced 1” apart for 

maximum load capacity 

Construction: Surface wires .093” (2.4 mm) by 0.156” (4 mm) 

with 0.70” (1.8 mm) support bars spaced 1” (24mm) o.c. Spacing 

between rails shall be 0.140” (3.6 mm) 

Tread finish: Satin, stainless steel 

LEED: MR credits 4.1, 4.2 – recycled content; EQ credit 5 

3/8" Grille (SS- 838) 5/8" Grille (SS-858) 9/8" Grille (SS-898) 

1/8" 

A 

“L” series frame available for 

recess applications – for use 

on all four sides of grille 

B 

Frame: A=1/2" / B=3/4" Frame: A=3/4" / B=3/4" Frame: A=1-1/4" / B=1-1/4"

BASE REVERS-A-GRID 

SERIES 900 FOR HEAVY 

TRAFFIC AREAS 

l Reversible – flips top to bottom 

l Long lasting – doubles grid life 

l Buffed rubber wiper bars with raised 

aluminum scraper strips 

l Supports foot and cart traffic 

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Base Revers-A-Grid scrapes 

debris and absorbs moisture 

REVERSIBLE 

for long life 

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Base 900 Series Revers-A-Grid combines 

absorbent buffed rubber wiper bars with raised 

aluminum scraper strips – top and bottom. Grid can 

be reversed – doubles mat life. Functions in surface 

and recessed applications – indoors and out. 

Insert colors: gray or black. See L-4 frame option 

(right) for recess applications. B-2 ramp option 

(right) for surface applications. Connector strip 

joins sections. 



Dimensions 

Surface application 

1-3/8" 

1-1/8" 

1-1/8" 

7/16" 

7/16" 

Material: Alternating strips of scraper bars (aluminum) and wiper 

bars (buffed or unbuffed rubber) 

Design: Gray or black rubber wiper bars 

Depth: 15/32” 


IEQ credit 5 (1 point) 

Recycle content: 25% pre-consumer, 75% post-consumer 

Sizes: Custom made to your specifications 

Shallow recess application 

FINISHED 

FLOOR 

CONCRETE 

1-1/8" 

7/16" 

L4 FRAME 

CONCRETE 

1-3/8" 

B-2 aluminum 

ramp for surface applications 

3/8" 

1/2" 

L-4 frame available for recess 

applications – for use on all 

four sides of Revers-A-Grid 

1-1/2" 

1/2" 

Connector strip (inverted 

“T”) joins sections – for 

use on traffic direction 

abutments 

1" 

Colors 

Gray 

Black

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Base Mat-Tray helps keep sand, 

mud and dirt out of commercial 

buildings and fine homes 

Attractive appearance compliments any entrance. Standard sizes: 2' x 3'; 3' x 4'; 4'x 6'. Custom sizes available – contact factory. 

BASE MAT-TRAY 

SERIES 1000 

l Concentrates sand, mud and dirt in tray 

l Helps prevent inside dirt tracking 

l Makes clean-up simple 

l Easy surface application 

l Residential and commercial 

Base Mat-Tray collects tracked-in sand, dirt, etc. 

Base 1000 Series Mat-Tray concentrates dirt and 

other foot traffic debris in the tray where clean-up 

is quick and easy. Keeps soilage out of homes and 

buildings. Tray perimeter is a 2" ramp – helps 

maintain sure footing (no vertical edge). Tray has 

flexible vinyl edging with 100% recycled rubber 

bottom. Interior tray rectangle recess is 3/8". 

Accepts Base Series 300 aluminum hinge inset mat 

(see opposite page for insert types and colors). 



Mat rolls up, leaves debris in tray. 

Material: Up to 60% recycled vinyl beveled edge plane; 

100% recycled rubber tray 

Dimensions: Tray; 1/8” thick bottom; 3/8” high 

Base Mat-Tray is attractive – built to last. 

Rubber tray concentrates debris for easy disposal.

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BASE METAL AND INSERT TREAD COLORS 

Colors shown are printed approximations. For exact color match, request a sample. 

Metal 

Colors 

Mill finish is standard. Optional colors are anodized for durability. 

Carpet 

Insert 

Colors 

Carpet 

Insert 

Colors 

Heavy duty nylon carpet insert stands up to normal foot traffic – absorbs moisture and helps keep buildings clean. 

Vinyl 

Insert 

Colors 

Durable insert with scraping ribs 

Poly- 

Brush 

Colors 

Deep pile polypropylene with cleaning bristles 

Vinyl 

Abrasive 

Colors 

Slip-resistant insert surface provides traction and sound footing.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY 

ENTRANCE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 

525 First St., Farmington, MN 55024 

Toll-free: 866.391.6216 

Phone: 651.463.2273 

Fax: 651.463.2320 

E-mail: info@base-spec.com 

Web: www.base-spec.com 

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