Simons Maison
Dark Checkerboard Vinyl Mat
This dark checkerboard vinyl mat, a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, is a rectangular floor covering featuring a lightly textured, heathered check pattern. Made from a recycled polyvinyl chloride blend, it includes a non-skid backing and contrasting edging, and measures 47" x 71" (120 x 180 cm), with other sizes available. Customer reviews consistently praise its excellent quality and overall satisfaction.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Recycled polyvinyl chloride blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 47 x 71 in in
- Width
- 71
- Length
- 47
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Dark Checkerboard Vinyl Mat is a sustainable, waterproof, and durable rug made from recycled PVC blend, designed for easy spot cleaning and resisting wear. Its non-skid backing grips hard floors without residue, though it may leave faint marks on hardwood if left stationary and requires a rug pad on low-pile carpet. Initial mild odor and corner curl resolve within a week, offering a firm, stable surface that is less cushioned on carpet.
Verified claims
- Vision program
- Meets Simons' Vision program sustainability standards with 2025 targets.
- Material
- Recycled polyvinyl chloride blend with verified break strength and tear resistance.
- Durability
- Waterproof surface and firm build resist wear and stains, extending life.
- Easy maintenance
- Waterproof surface allows spot cleaning with a damp cloth and does not trap dust or pet dander.
- Stability & grip
- Firm, stable surface with non-skid backing grips hard floors without leaving residue.
- Initial acclimation
- Mild plastic odor and corner curl upon unboxing, both resolve within one week.
- Odor
- New mat has a mild plastic odor that fades within a week.
- Curl relaxation
- The mat relaxes flat naturally within 24 hours of unrolling.
- Flatness stability
- Non-skid backing and edge binding keep the mat stable on hard floors.
- Cleaning
- Damp-mop with mild cleaner; spills wipe up instantly without soaking.
- Backing marks
- Periodically shift the mat to prevent faint marks on hardwood.
- Residue
- The pressure-sensitive backing can leave faint marks on hardwood if left for extended periods.
- Traction
- Optimal on smooth, non-porous surfaces like hardwood; loses grip on low-pile carpet.
- Carpet suitability
- Requires a rug pad for stable use on low-pile carpet.
- Underfoot feel
- Firmer and less cushioned on carpet; may not lay flat on uneven piles.
- Flattening time
- Shipping curl takes longer to flatten on soft carpet.
Product record
- Title
- Dark Checkerboard Vinyl Mat
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 4 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
Rectangular dark vinyl floor mat laid flat with a subtle checkerboard weave pattern and narrow stitched black border, shown on a light floor with directional sunlight across its surface.
- Overall shapeRectangular flat mat with straight edges and slightly rounded corners, oriented with the long side horizontal in the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Surface patternSmall-scale checkerboard pattern composed of alternating square areas that differ in apparent weave direction and light reflectance, creating a subtle two-tone dark check effect across the mat.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - TextureTextured vinyl or woven-look surface visible at close scale with linear weave details inside individual squares.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.28 (medium) - Edge bindingNarrow continuous black border runs around the mat, appearing as a slightly raised stitched or heat-sealed trim.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and reflectanceDirectional sunlight casts a lighter diagonal area across the mat, causing some squares to appear lighter where illuminated and enhancing the subtle sheen on portions of the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Indoor staged scene with a woven bench prop, textured plaster wall, and soft directional sunlight producing shadows; image shows full product placement and composition.
- Bench propLow wooden bench with woven natural-fiber seat placed near the top right of the image, casting a shadow on the floor and wall.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high) - Wall and shadowLight-colored textured plaster wall in the background with a large rectangular patch of sunlight and a soft shadow of the bench falling on it.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high) - Floor surfaceSmooth light-toned floor on which the mat and bench rest; floor shows subtle mottling and receives cast shadows from the bench and sunlight.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter overhead perspective showing most of the mat and context props, with the mat positioned in the foreground and the bench in the midground against the wall.
Colors
very dark charcoal· mat surface#151412black· edge binding#13110E- Overall shapeRectangular flat mat with straight edges and slightly rounded corners, oriented with the long side horizontal in the image.
- 02
Product
Rectangular dark vinyl floor mat with a low-profile checkerboard texture composed of alternating darker and slightly lighter squares; lies flat on the floor with a small curl at the top-right corner.
- Shape and placementRectangular mat laid flat on a smooth floor, oriented with longer edges roughly horizontal to the image frame and centered in the lower two-thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.46 (high) - Surface patternAll-over small-scale checkerboard formed by tightly woven basketweave texture; squares alternate between a very dark matte finish and a slightly lighter, subtly reflective finish creating a tonal check pattern across the mat.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.47 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Material appearanceThin, low-profile vinyl or similar synthetic surface with a flat finish overall and small sheen differences between adjacent squares; no visible pile or tufting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.35 (medium) - Edge detailStraight cut edges visible on three sides; top-right corner shows a small upward curl lifting slightly off the floor.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.25 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Styled room scene showing the mat on a smooth floor against a textured light wall with a woven bench prop to the right; strong directional sunlight casts distinct shadows and highlights across the scene.
- Bench propLow wooden bench with woven seat placed near the top-right of the mat, casting a defined shadow onto the wall and floor.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional sunlight from the left creates a bright triangular highlight on the wall and elongated shadows from the bench that fall across the floor toward the right.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - Background and floorTextured light-colored plaster wall meeting a smooth, slightly warm-toned floor surface; the scene is uncluttered and cropped to show the mat and bench.
Colors
near-black· primary squares#0E0E0Adark charcoal· alternate squares#312E2B- Shape and placementRectangular mat laid flat on a smooth floor, oriented with longer edges roughly horizontal to the image frame and centered in the lower two-thirds of the image.
- 03
Product
Dark vinyl mat with a two-tone woven checkerboard surface; top-right shows the patterned face and a folded corner reveals a smooth matte black underside and sewn edge binding.
- Checkerboard woven patternTop surface shows a repeating checkerboard made of small square fields filled with dense cross-hatch lines that alternate tone to form the checker effect.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.54 · h 0.76 (high) - Folded corner exposing undersideUpper-left area of the mat is folded back, exposing the underside which is smooth, untextured, and matte.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.39 · h 0.48 (high) - Edge binding and seamA narrow sewn or heat-sealed binding runs along the visible edge where the patterned top meets the underside; the binding is slightly raised and darker than the patterned surface.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Top surface finishPatterned face has a low satin sheen that reflects studio light subtly across the squares, making some hatch lines appear lighter where lit.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.35 · h 0.30 (medium) - Cut corner geometryFold creates a triangular overlap showing both faces and giving a clear view of the mat thickness and pliability at the fold.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-shot closeup of the mat on a light beige surface with soft directional lighting from upper left, producing soft shadows and subtle reflections; image is sharp and well lit.
- Background and support surfaceProduct rests on a smooth light beige surface with neutral tone visible around the mat.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creates subtle highlight on the folded underside and soft shadow below the folded edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail crop focused on the corner fold and patterned surface; edges of the mat extend beyond the image frame on the right side.
Colors
dark charcoal· top patterned surface#343432medium grey· top patterned highlights#8A8986matte black· underside#15120C- Checkerboard woven patternTop surface shows a repeating checkerboard made of small square fields filled with dense cross-hatch lines that alternate tone to form the checker effect.
- 04
Product
Rectangular dark vinyl mat laid flat with a low profile and an all-over small-scale checkerboard pattern; a top-right corner is slightly lifted revealing edge curl.
- Overall shapeRectangular mat with straight outer edges visible from an elevated frontal angle
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Surface patternDense small checkerboard pattern composed of alternating subtly different dark squares forming a woven-like appearance across the entire surface
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.47 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Material finishMat appears to be low-profile vinyl with a mostly matte finish and slight directional sheen where light hits the surface
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Edge detailEdges appear straight and slightly darker than the interior squares, forming a narrow defined border around the mat
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (medium) - Corner liftTop-right corner of the mat is slightly curled upward, casting a small shadow beneath the lifted area
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio scene with a woven bench prop, textured wall, neutral floor, and directional lighting from the left creating shadows; camera angle is elevated and slightly oblique showing most of the mat and part of the scene to the right.
- Bench propLow woven bench with natural wood legs placed behind the mat at the upper right of the frame
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsStrong directional light from the left produces a bright rectangular highlight on the wall and distinct bench shadow projected diagonally across the wall and floor toward the right
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and floorTextured off-white wall meeting a neutral light-beige floor; floor surface visible beneath and around the mat
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.65 (high) - Shot compositionElevated frontal view showing nearly the full mat with slight perspective shortening; mat positioned toward the lower half of the frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· mat main color#14110Echarcoal gray· checkerboard secondary squares#2C2925- Overall shapeRectangular mat with straight outer edges visible from an elevated frontal angle
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Trésor satisfaite
Se lave bien et confortable
Juste parfait!
Tapis de bonne qualité, description juste.
Excellente qualité
Reste en place, facile d'entretien, l'accumule pas les débris, épaisseur comfortable sous le pied, il durera assurément plusieurs années
Qualité
Belle qualité de tapis. La grandeur est parfaite pour mon entrée.