Gorilla Grip Indoor/Outdoor Doormat, 29 x 17 Inches

Technical details

The raised, ribbed fabric surface is the standout feature: its grooves are designed to catch mud, dirt, moisture, and debris before they travel farther into the house. A textured rubber backing helps the mat stay in place, while the top is described as absorbent, waterproof, quick-drying, and resistant to staining and fading. The pile is plush enough to feel gentler under bare feet but made to handle boots and frequent foot traffic.

The mat measures 29 by 17 inches and is .25 inches thick. That low profile is useful near doors that sit close to the floor. Still, the footprint is fairly compact, so it may not cover a wide entryway or provide room for several people to wipe their shoes at once.

What it works with

Gorilla Grip positions this mat for indoor and outdoor use, including entryways, porches, patios, mudrooms, garages, offices, and hallways. It makes most sense where wet or dirty shoes are a regular concern: for example, by a back door on a rainy day, where the ribs can catch grit and moisture as people come inside. It can also work as a simple barrier in a garage or at a patio entrance.

Compared with a plain, flat doormat, the raised grooves give dirt and moisture somewhere to collect instead of leaving the surface smooth. A larger mat may be a better fit for a broad doorway or a busy shared entrance. It suits you if you want a compact mat with a textured top and rubber backing for a high-traffic spot. It might not be a great match if you need coverage across a larger floor area or a longer runner.

Usage tips

Place it where shoes naturally land, rather than farther inside the room, so it can catch debris at the entry. The low profile is intended to let many doors pass over the mat, but door clearance varies, a tight-fitting door could be a problem without that measurement. Check the clearance at your own threshold before choosing a spot.

The mat is described as suitable for outdoor areas as well as indoor ones, but its 29-by-17-inch size still limits how much ground it covers. For an exposed porch or a wide hallway, consider whether that smaller footprint matches the amount of traffic and the space available. The textured backing and ribbed top make it more purpose-built for catching tracked-in mess than for adding a large decorative floor covering.

Before you decide

What size is the mat? It measures 29 by 17 inches and is .25 inches thick.

Can it be used outside? Yes. The product is described for indoor and outdoor use, including porches and patios.

What is the backing made to do? Its textured rubber backing is designed to help the mat stay in place, while the raised top grooves are intended to trap dirt and moisture.

Buying verdict

This is a practical fit for a specific job: catching everyday grit and dampness at a compact entrance, with a low profile that may work where a thicker mat would interfere with a door. The waterproof, ribbed surface and rubber backing are relevant features for muddy shoes, garage access, or a patio door. The trade-off is coverage: at 29 by 17 inches, it is not a substitute for a larger entry mat when several people need space to wipe their shoes. Choose it for a defined, high-traffic spot, skip it if your main need is a broad floor-covering runner.