<p>Entrance matting (10) comprises an upper layer (12) and a lower layer (14), the upper layer (12) including a plurality of spaced upstanding strips (16) having slots (18) therebetween. An upper surface of each strip defines transversely extending channels (24) in communication with the slots (18). Strips of carpet (10) are located in the slots (18) such that the strips (16, 20) collectively define a substantially continuous tread surface. The lower layer defines a plurality of spaced slots (22) intersecting the slots in the upper layer (18) to permit water to drain therethrough.</p>
