3mm Rubber Matting UK

3mm rubber matting is the thinnest practical rubber matting thickness available, making it the ideal choice for applications where flexibility and light protection matter more than cushioning or underfoot comfort. At just 3 millimetres thick, this material is remarkably versatile — it can be cut, rolled, bent, and shaped with ease, making it indispensable for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and domestic applications across the UK.

Whether you need a non-slip lining for a van floor, a protective workbench cover, or precision gasket material, 3mm rubber matting delivers reliable performance at a lightweight spec. Supplied in rolls and sheets, and available cut to any size, it ships free to all UK mainland addresses.

What Is 3mm Rubber Matting Used For?

The thin profile of 3mm rubber matting makes it exceptionally well-suited to situations where bulkier matting would be impractical. Common applications include:

• Van lining — protects load floors without raising the floor height significantly; ideal for Transit, Sprinter, and Vivaro vans
• Drawer liners and shelf liners — prevents tools and items from sliding in workshops, garages, and kitchens
• Workbench mats — cushions and protects bench surfaces from scratches, impacts, and chemicals
• Gasket cutting — 3mm SBR rubber is widely used to cut custom gaskets for machinery and pipework
• Caravan and motorhome flooring — lightweight non-slip cover for storage areas and habitation floors
• Light anti-slip matting — stairway nosings, step overlays, and low-traffic anti-slip surfaces
• Catering and kitchen shelf liners — food-safe options available for under crockery or behind worktops

Browse our Van Flooring and Rubber Sheet collections for products available in 3mm gauge.

3mm vs 6mm vs 10mm — Comparison Table

Spec	3mm	6mm	10mm
Thickness	3mm	6mm	10mm
Approx. weight per m²	~3.5 kg	~7 kg	~11 kg
Typical use	Van lining, gaskets, liners	Walkways, entrances, workshops	Industrial floors, loading bays
Flexibility	Very flexible — rolls easily	Flexible — some stiffness	Semi-rigid — requires cutting
Forklift rated	No	No	Yes (pedestrian only)

SBR vs EPDM in 3mm

At 3mm, we supply both SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) and EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) formulations. SBR is the standard black rubber — excellent all-rounder, oil resistant, and cost-effective. EPDM offers superior weather resistance and is the choice for outdoor applications or anywhere exposed to UV light, ozone, or temperature extremes.