
Counter Mats & Display
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Find it. Love it. Keep it. Counter mats and display pieces are the quiet workhorses of a point-of-sale moment — the printed rubber mat under the espresso cup, the bar runner that photographs at every pour, the acrylic counter sign that anchors a product…
- Lowest From price
- A7 Full Colour Notepad — Custom Printed Pocket Memo — from AU$0.70 ex-GST
- Fastest turnaround
- Custom Printed A6 Notepads — 10 Page Conference Jotter — 2–3 weeks · from AU$0.95 ex-GST
- Premium pick
- Branded Executive Leather-Look Desk Pad — from AU$10.03 ex-GST





































Find it. Love it. Keep it. Counter mats and display pieces are the quiet workhorses of a point-of-sale moment — the printed rubber mat under the espresso cup, the bar runner that photographs at every pour, the acrylic counter sign that anchors a product launch. Sense2 has been briefing branded counter display for Australian retail, hospitality and activation teams for 30 years, with a 4.9-star Google rating from verified customer reviews for bringing creative thinking and beautiful finish to every surface a customer leans on.
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- Formats:
- printed rubber counter mats, felt-back bar runners, neoprene mats, acrylic counter display blocks, countertop pull-up banners, A4/A5 menu holders and tent cards
- Typical MOQ:
- 50-250 for rubber and neoprene mats, 25-100 for acrylic and printed card display, 10 for premium custom runners
- Lead time:
- 10-15 business days standard; 5-7 day express production on stocked blank rubber and neoprene formats
- Branding:
- full-colour dye sublimation edge-to-edge, 4-colour process digital print, UV flatbed on acrylic, screen print (1-4 colour) on rubber
- Typical sizes:
- bar runners 600x250mm, counter mats 250x220mm or 290x240mm, acrylic display blocks A6-A3 in 3-10mm cast acrylic
Best for
Choose counter mats & display if your moment is hospitality bar runners and branded counter mats, retail point-of-sale and product launches or trade show and activation counters.
Hospitality bar runners and branded counter mats
Felt-back rubber in 600x250mm is the photogenic workhorse — edge-to-edge dye sublimation gives you full-bleed campaign art and the felt keeps the bar top quiet. Brief the hero colour first, the logo second.
Retail point-of-sale and product launches
Pair a printed acrylic counter block with tent cards and a shelf talker. Clear or frosted 5mm cast acrylic with UV flatbed print reads beautifully at eye level and photographs well for socials.
Trade show and activation counters
Counter mats under sample products, a branded runner along the demo bench, and a countertop pull-up banner anchoring the back wall — one visual system across three surfaces, briefed and kitted together.
Cafe and barista counters
Small-format counter mats (250x220mm) under the register, tip jar or pour station. Non-slip rubber, rounded corners, sublimation print — they survive spills, steam and the dishwasher-adjacent life of a busy counter.
“Our bar runners landed a week before the venue opened and the team unpacked them like they were artwork. The colour match was exact and the felt-back is beautifully finished — they photograph in every launch shot.”
“The Sense2 team understood our retail POS brief so quickly — the acrylic counter blocks arrived colour-matched to the campaign and the counter mats tied it all together. Delivery was faster than we'd hoped and every store manager said the kit looked considered.”
“Customers consistently rate Sense2 for bringing brand thinking and warmth to every point-of-sale project — from the first proof to delivery that always lands on time.”
Compare your options
| Use case | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| Hospitality bar runners and branded counter mats | Felt-back rubber in 600x250mm is the photogenic workhorse — edge-to-edge dye sublimation gives you full-bleed campaign art and the felt keeps the bar top quiet. Brief the hero colour first, the logo second. |
| Retail point-of-sale and product launches | Pair a printed acrylic counter block with tent cards and a shelf talker. Clear or frosted 5mm cast acrylic with UV flatbed print reads beautifully at eye level and photographs well for socials. |
| Trade show and activation counters | Counter mats under sample products, a branded runner along the demo bench, and a countertop pull-up banner anchoring the back wall — one visual system across three surfaces, briefed and kitted together. |
| Cafe and barista counters | Small-format counter mats (250x220mm) under the register, tip jar or pour station. Non-slip rubber, rounded corners, sublimation print — they survive spills, steam and the dishwasher-adjacent life of a busy counter. |
Make it a Brand Kit
Pair these together for a coordinated rollout — we’ll kit, brand and deliver everything together.
Launch Counter Kit
One printed bar runner (600x250mm felt-back rubber), a matching counter mat and an A5 acrylic tent card, all colour-matched to campaign art and kitted in branded tissue
Best for: Product launches, pop-ups and in-venue activations where the bar photographs
Hospitality Refresh Pack
Felt-back bar runner, two counter mats, an A4 acrylic menu holder and four tent cards for specials — one visual system across the pour, pay and order points
Best for: Independent hospitality groups refreshing brand across multiple venues
Retail POS Display Set
A3 freestanding acrylic counter block with UV-printed graphics, matching counter mat, and a set of printed shelf talkers for adjacent product
Best for: Retail product launches, beauty counters and premium brand activations
Find it. Love it. Kit it.
How to choose
Start with the surface and the dwell time — that's the part of a counter display brief we enjoy most. If the piece lives under a glass or cup (bar runner, counter mat), felt-back rubber in 3-5mm is the right call: it grips the bench, soaks up drips and prints edge-to-edge in full colour. If the piece lives vertically or as a standalone signage moment (acrylic counter block, menu holder, tent card), cast acrylic in 3-10mm gives you the weight and optical clarity that reads premium, especially with UV flatbed print on the reverse for a glass-like finish. Branding method drives the finish more than the substrate. Dye sublimation on rubber and neoprene gives you photographic, full-bleed colour with no setup per colour — well suited to campaign art, illustration and gradient work. Screen print (1-4 colour) on solid-colour rubber is cleaner for bold logos and typography. UV flatbed on acrylic lets you layer white ink under colour for opacity on clear stock, or print direct to frosted or coloured acrylic. For premium hospitality runners, ask about double-sided print and custom die-cut shapes. Size matters more than people expect. A standard bar runner is 600x250mm — long enough for three pint glasses and a hero logo. Counter mats for register areas sit around 250x220mm or 290x240mm. Acrylic counter displays range from A6 tent cards up to A3 freestanding blocks; anything above A3 usually moves into pull-up banner territory. Round corners on rubber, polished edges on acrylic — both small details, both worth specifying on the proof. On MOQ: printed rubber counter mats and bar runners typically start at 50-100 units, dropping to 25 on some felt-back formats. Acrylic pieces start at 10-25 depending on size and print complexity. For national rollouts across 200+ venues we kit per-site and timed-release dispatch to match your launch date — that's the rhythm hospitality groups run with us. Always ask for a pre-production proof on the actual substrate; the colour of sublimation on rubber reads differently to the same file on paper, and the board moment goes better when the sample is in the hand.
Pricing guidance
Every product on this page shows its real from-price, and its product page lists the price at each quantity with branding included. Anything we can't price online, such as freight or a bespoke kit, we quote per job.
Delivery across Australia
Delivered Australia-wide — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Canberra daily. Speed you can trust: 5-7 day express production on stocked rubber and neoprene formats, and we kit per-venue with timed-release dispatch for national hospitality and retail rollouts at no extra handling.
Why Sense2
- ✦30 years of point-of-sale briefs — from independent hospitality groups to national retail brands, trusted by Australian agencies and government for compliant, on-brand delivery
- ✦thousands of products in the catalogue — counter mats sit alongside coasters, menu holders, table talkers and acrylic signage so your POS story stays consistent across every surface
- ✦In-house design studio for art setup, mockups and colour-matched proofs — we know edge bleed, felt-back trim and UV-print layering on acrylic are what the finish hinges on
- ✦a 4.9-star Google rating from verified customer reviews — Customers consistently rate Sense2 for reliability, clear proofs and creative outcomes that exceed expectations
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest product in Deskpads?▾
Right now A7 Full Colour Notepad — Custom Printed Pocket Memo carries the lowest From price in this collection: from AU$0.70 ex-GST. The From price is the unit price at higher quantities; the minimum order is stated on the product. Get the exact unit price for your quantity from its quantity breaks: https://sense2.com.au/product/13430
A7 Full Colour Notepad — Custom Printed Pocket MemoWhat is the fastest product to get branded in Deskpads?▾
Custom Printed A6 Notepads — 10 Page Conference Jotter has the shortest production window in this collection: 2–3 weeks from artwork approval, from AU$0.95 ex-GST. Production starts once you approve the proof; freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order. https://sense2.com.au/product/8602
Custom Printed A6 Notepads — 10 Page Conference JotterWhich product in Deskpads suits executives or a more designed gift?▾
Branded Executive Leather-Look Desk Pad is the premium pick in this collection (from AU$10.03 ex-GST) — the finish Sense2 recommends for leadership teams, board-level clients and milestone gifts. To compare it against the lowest-priced option, ask for both prices at your quantity. https://sense2.com.au/product/10234
Branded Executive Leather-Look Desk PadWhat is the minimum order for branded deskpads?▾
Minimums start at 100 units in this range; each product states its own minimum order. Unit price depends on quantity, so ask for a stepped quote across the quantities you are weighing up.
How long does production take for deskpads?▾
Between 2–12 weeks from artwork approval, depending on the product — each product page states its own production window. Freight time depends on your destination and is quoted with the order.
Are there eco-friendly deskpads?▾
Yes — 3 products in this range are made with recycled materials. Each product page states its material, so the sustainability claim you make to your recipients is backed by the item itself.
Can I order a sample of Deskpads before placing a full order?▾
Yes — samples are available. Samples are charged at cost plus freight up front, and we credit the sample cost back on orders of 100+ units (and for returning customers) — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
Does the Best Price Guarantee apply to deskpads?▾
Yes. If you show Sense2 an Australian competitor's advertised price for an identical product, we verify it and match it — the guarantee covers promotional merchandise resellers operating in Australia and excludes clearance, seconds and manufacturer pricing. Details are in our terms.
Can I order deskpads in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or elsewhere in Australia?▾
Yes — Sense2 supplies deskpads Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart, with dispatch from our production centres and freight quoted for your destination on each order. City pages: https://sense2.com.au/locations/sydney, https://sense2.com.au/locations/melbourne, https://sense2.com.au/locations/brisbane.
What are deskpads typically used for?▾
Most of this range is chosen for conferences, trade shows and delegate kits. Tell Sense2 the occasion, the recipients and the quantity and we will point you to the right pieces for the brief.
What's the minimum order for custom counter mats and bar runners?▾
Printed rubber counter mats and felt-back bar runners typically start at 50-100 units, with some blank formats dropping to 25 on pilot runs. Acrylic counter displays start at 10-25 depending on size and print. For national hospitality or retail rollouts we kit per-venue across 200+ sites — ask for a stepped quote across 50, 100, 250 and 500.
How long do counter mats and display pieces take to produce and deliver?▾
Standard lead time is 10-15 business days from artwork approval. Stocked blank rubber and neoprene formats can turn in 5-7 business days with express production. Acrylic counter blocks sit at the longer end of the window because of UV print cure and edge polishing. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane usually courier within 1-2 business days once decorated.
What branding and printing methods do you offer on counter display?▾
Full-colour dye sublimation edge-to-edge on rubber and neoprene (no per-colour setup), screen print (1-4 colour) on solid-colour rubber mats, UV flatbed print on cast acrylic with optional white-ink underlay for opacity on clear stock, and 4-colour process digital on paper tent cards and shelf talkers. Pre-production proofs available.
Can I see a sample of a counter mat or display piece before I order?▾
Yes. Unbranded samples ship Australia-wide within 48 hours so you can check the weight, felt-back finish and acrylic clarity in the hand. Pre-production samples with your actual artwork are available on larger runs — the sublimation colour on rubber reads differently to a paper proof, so we always recommend it on hero briefs. Samples are charged at cost plus freight and credited back on orders of 100+ units — so the sample effectively costs nothing once you order.
What sizes do bar runners and counter mats come in?▾
Standard bar runners are 600x250mm, long enough for three pint glasses and a hero logo. Counter mats for register and pour areas sit at 250x220mm or 290x240mm. Acrylic counter displays run from A6 tent cards through to A3 freestanding blocks in 3-10mm cast acrylic. Custom sizes and die-cut shapes are available on runs above 250 units.
Do you offer eco-friendly counter display options?▾
Yes. Recycled rubber counter mats, FSC-certified paper for tent cards and shelf talkers, and recycled acrylic for counter blocks are all available on request. Our in-house design studio will route your brief through the lower-impact substrates where they suit the finish — sustainability, done credibly, not as a tick-box.
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Ready to build something people will actually keep?
Tell us the moment — the onboarding day, the brand refresh, the conference, the client thank-you — and we’ll shortlist, mock up and deliver. Samples available on request, creative thinking included.
Find it. Love it. Keep it.
Why promotional deskpads work — what the research says
- Would view an advertiser more favourably specifically after receiving a sustainable promotional item.
- A promotional product generates 3,300 impressions on average over its lifetime.
- Of consumers say they would be more likely to do business with an advertiser after receiving a promotional item.
Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 edition (US consumers) · All 19 product families · Compiled by Sense2 from the study's published tables · checked 23 Sept 2026. Category averages from a US consumer survey, not a forecast for any one product or campaign. Research provided by the Advertising Specialty Institute, ©2026.. Figures quoted as published; we do not adjust them.
Whether you're spec'ing deskpads for a one-off event, a recurring staff onboarding ritual or a multi-state campaign rollout, the merchandise needs to do real work — for the budget, for the brand, for the person opening the box.
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