Rubber · Guide 02
Coin vs Diamond Anti-Slip Rubber
Compare traffic, cleaning, water, oil and floor condition instead of choosing from the pattern alone.
The short version
Coin and Diamond are both patterned rubber sheets, but the pattern is only one part of the decision. In a busy workshop, service corridor or generator area, think about traffic, cleaning, water, oil and the condition of the floor - not just which design looks stronger.
- Diamond / checker - pronounced industrial pattern; common starting point for workshops, machine-side areas and general industrial walkways.
- Coin / stud - regular raised-disc pattern; often preferred where a neat finish and routine sweeping or mopping matter.
- Oily, wet or chemically exposed floor - ask about the rubber compound and site conditions as well as the surface pattern.
What the pattern changes
Both products create a raised surface compared with smooth rubber sheet. The pattern can add texture under footwear, but neither product should be presented as a certified safety-flooring system unless the exact grade carries that certification.
Diamond / checker
Diamond-pattern rubber has a pronounced industrial look and is familiar in workshops, short access routes, machine areas and work zones. Its more angular surface can also influence how dirt or liquid is removed, so the cleaning method matters.
Typical Fruges supply: anti-slip diamond rubber in 3.0 mm and 5.0 mm, 1.2 m x 10 m rolls.
Coin / stud
Coin-pattern rubber uses repeated raised discs and gives a more regular visual finish. It can suit service corridors, walkways and other floors where routine cleaning and appearance are part of the decision.
Typical Fruges supply: anti-slip coin rubber in 3.0 mm and 5.0 mm, 1.2 m x 10 m rolls.
3 mm or 5 mm?
3 mm is the lighter, more economical option for general floor protection and walkways. 5 mm gives more material thickness where the floor or duty is more demanding. Thickness still does not solve the wrong compound, poor drainage, unsuitable fixing or weak housekeeping.
Housekeeping still matters
No pattern can replace good housekeeping. Standing water, oil, fine workshop dust and heavy contamination can reduce grip on any floor surface. Clean spills promptly, keep drainage clear and do not leave lifted edges where people can trip.
Next step
Continue with the right product route
Open the Coin and Diamond product pages or send a photo of the floor. Tell Fruges whether the area is dry, wet, oily, dusty or mixed and whether traffic is mainly people, trolleys or equipment.