Wet boots in. Wipe it clean.
Poly flooring doesn't drink. Water runs off the weave instead of soaking into it, so the floor gets brushed down between guests and rolled away damp without rotting or holding a smell. If your tent comes down most weekends, this is the one.
WaterproofWon't Rot
Wipes Clean
Two half moons, one full floor
Every size ships as two matching half-moon panels. Laid together they meet at the centre pole and give you a complete circle of floor. Used singly, one panel covers the sleeping half and leaves the door side clear for boots and bags.
Panels are cut just inside the tent footprint so the groundsheet still zips and the wall can breathe. No trimming, no fixings — the weight of the mat holds it flat.
Why poly rather than coir
Coir looks the part on a pitch that stays up all summer. Poly is built for turnaround.
Sizes
Dimensions are the width and length of a single half-moon panel. Each order is supplied as a pair.
| To fit | Single panel | Full moon laid |
|---|---|---|
| 4m bell | 190 × 380 cm | 380 × 380 cm |
| 5m bell | 240 × 480 cm | 480 × 480 cm |
| 6m bell | 290 × 580 cm | 580 × 580 cm |
| 7m bell | 340 × 680 cm | 680 × 680 cm |
| 8m bell | 390 × 780 cm | 780 × 780 cm |
| Emperor | 190 × 590 cm | 380 × 590 cm |
Poly, coir or carpet?
All three fit the same tents. The right one depends on how often the tent comes down, and who's walking on it. Your desired look and feel plays a part here.
| Poly ◂ | Coir | Carpet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Woven polypropylene | Natural coconut fibre | Synthetic pile |
| Underfoot | Firm and smooth | Coarse, like a doormat | Soft and warm |
| Wet weather | Water runs off, wipes dry | Absorbs, needs drying out | Absorbs, slow to dry |
| Packed away damp | Fine — won't rot | Risk of mould | Risk of odour |
| Cleaning | Brush, hose or mop | Shake and brush | Brush or hoover |
| Best for | Glamping sites, hire fleets, weekly turnarounds | Seasonal pitches, traditional look | Families and colder trips |
Cleaning between guests
Three jobs, none of them long.
Brush and lift
Sweep the surface, then lift each panel and shake the grit out. Dirt sits on top rather than sinking into the weave.
Mop it
Warm water and mild detergent. Nothing soaks through to the groundsheet, so you can clean the mat where it lies.
Hose and hang
Hose both sides, hang it over a fence for an hour, then roll. Store dry where you can — but a damp pack-away won't ruin it.
Before you order
Will it fit a tent that isn't one of ours?
Yes. Sizes follow standard bell tent diameters, so a 5m mat fits any 5m bell whatever the brand. If your tent has a zipped-in groundsheet with a deep bathtub edge, measure the flat floor area rather than the outside diameter, and size down if you fall between sizes.
Does it go over or under the groundsheet?
Over. The mat sits on top of the zipped-in groundsheet and protects it from peg heads, chair legs and furniture.
Can I buy a single half moon?
Each size is sold as a pair so the full circle matches. If you only want to cover the sleeping half, lay one panel and keep the second as a spare — handy when one comes off site for a proper wash.
Is it slippery?
The weave grips a groundsheet well. Laid straight onto wet grass with nothing underneath it can slide, so we don't recommend using it that way.
How should I store it?
Rolled rather than folded, which keeps creases out of the weave. It takes up considerably less room in the van than the same size in coir.
Buying for a site or a hire fleet?
We price by the pallet for glamping sites and event hire, and we'll ship mixed sizes on one consignment. Email help@belltentvillage.co.uk with your sizes and quantities.
Floors that go down fast and come up faster.