The best BBQ mats in Australia

Grease is what ruins a deck, and embers are what ruin an afternoon. A mat is a small cost next to a stained deck, and it removes both problems.

Questions to ask before buying a BBQ mat in Australia

• Does a mat let the BBQ sit closer to the deck or wall? Nothing we found says so. Weber’s Smoque manual lists wooden decks and patios as combustible and says 60 cm from them (Weber Smoque manual), and Weber’s Genesis manual says 61 cm at the back and sides (Weber manual). Follow the BBQ’s own clearance and treat the mat as grease protection.
• Is your BBQ a pellet grill? Pit Boss says its pellet grills should sit at least 91.44 cm from combustible constructions (Pit Boss Australia), so a mat alone doesn’t make a tight spot safe.
• Will it be under a charcoal BBQ? Ash needs care: Weber says don’t remove ashes until the charcoal is fully out and the grill is cool (Weber charcoal guide).
• Do you live in strata? By-laws are the rules for the complex, each scheme can have its own, and tenants have to follow them too (NSW Government). If you are on a balcony or shared deck, read yours first.
• What happens after the warranty ends? Consumer guarantees apply automatically and last a reasonable time for the product, on top of any maker’s warranty (ACCC). Keep the receipt.

Fire resistant or splatter only

Splatter mats are PVC. They catch grease and wipe clean, and they melt if an ember lands on them. Fine under a gas BBQ on concrete or pavers.

Fire-resistant mats use a glass-fibre or silicone-coated weave rated for direct ember contact. These are what you want on timber or composite decking, and under anything burning charcoal.

Size

Measure the footprint, then add 30 cm at the front and 15 cm each side. Most people buy one size too small, so the grease lands on the boards just past the edge.

The picks

Big trolley, or any BBQ on timber or composite decking: the 193 x 120 cm fireproof mat from Amazon Australia. Four-burner trolley where that is more mat than the space allows: BBQtrips’ 152 x 102 cm mat, a three-layer fibreglass mat that BBQtrips rates to 350°C continuous; it says the BBQ’s base should sit a few centimetres above the mat, so it suits a trolley on wheels or legs, not a BBQ resting flat on it. Kettle or small gas BBQ: Weber’s Floor Protection Mat, sold by Weber BBQ Australia, which Weber says suits a 47 cm kettle up to a four-burner. It is 80 cm wide and Weber calls it heat resistant rather than fire resistant, so under charcoal on a timber deck the fire-resistant mat is the safer choice. Gas BBQ on concrete where grease is the only issue: any PVC splatter mat does the job.

The competition

We compared five mats; these two aren’t picks:

• Kenova 100 x 120 cm fire resistant BBQ mat ($30.85 at Bunnings, 9 Nov 2026): fire resistant with a 12-month warranty listed by Bunnings, a fair size for a mid-size BBQ, but sold only at Bunnings, which we no longer link.
• Ultimate Flooring PVC BBQ mat ($18 at Bunnings): a cheap splatter mat for grease on concrete or pavers, but PVC melts under an ember, so not for a deck or a charcoal BBQ; Bunnings only.