It's not what you might think of first for new pub, restaurant or hotel cellar flooring, but aparently Dorset leisure company Bowlplex has discovered that the rubber matting used for horse stables is ideal. The 18mm material is designed to allow any spilt liquids to drain off the surface and is robust enough to stop crates and kegs damaging the floor and rot-proof to prevent beer and other alcohol damaging it. Available in 1.8m x 1.2m sheets
Price: £34.47 (for one to three mats) plus delivery
Available from: Robinsons Country Leisure 01744 887007, www.robinsons-uk.com
Source: Caterer & Hotelkeeper, 29 - 4 February 2004