Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
Weber 17897: floor protection mat, 120 × 80 cm
A mat under the kamado so grease and ash do not end up on the terrace tiles or decking
From€35
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Material
- Polypropylene on top and PVC- and phthalate-free rubber underneath (per the A+ content; the summary says "plastic")
Quick answer
Yes, if your kamado stands on tile or decking you want to keep. It is a 120 × 80 cm mat, polypropylene over rubber, that catches ash and grease. It is not a fireproof shield: the listing asks you to place it on a fire-resistant surface and never mentions embers. Measure your cart or nest first.
Weber 17897: 120 × 80 cm, polypropylene on top and rubber underneath per the A+ content. It catches ash and grease under the kamado. The listing asks for a fire-resistant surface and does not say it withstands embers.
The Weber 17897 is a rectangular 120 × 80 cm mat to lay under a barbecue. The Amazon.es listing says it protects the floor from ash, grease and food scraps that fall during cooking. According to the A+ block, the material is 100% polypropylene on top and PVC- and phthalate-free rubber underneath; the listing summary says only "plastic". It also presents the mat as heat- and weather-resistant, antibacterial, quick-drying and easy to clean. Weber is shown as manufacturer and the USA as country of origin, and the average rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 3,186 reviews.
What it is for on a kamado. Ceramic does not drip the way a gas barbecue does, but the floor still gets dirty: ash that falls when you empty the base, scraps when you scrape the grate, grease that escapes when you open the lid or move a piece from grate to plate. On porous tile or decking, that grease seeps into the joints and damp ash leaves a stain. A washable mat underneath is an inexpensive fix. It makes particular sense when you cook directly over the coals, which is where most grease falls. None of this makes it a requirement of any residents' association or regulation: the kamado on a terrace guide covers that.
Size and fit. The listing says it is compatible with barbecues from 47 cm up to a 4-burner gas model, but it names no kamado. By the measurements, and as an estimate, 120 × 80 cm should cover the base of a Big Green Egg Large in its nest or a Kamado Joe Classic on its cart, with some room to spare. With the side shelves unfolded the whole unit can run past 80 cm across: measure yours and line the long side up with the shelves. On an XL or a Big Joe the margin is tighter. For a 33 cm it is plenty. The A+ content also mentions a 100 × 180 cm version, in case yours is bigger.
What the listing leaves open. Heat is the main catch: it says "heat-resistant" without giving a temperature, and the safety notice asks you to place it on a fire-resistant surface, away from open flames, and let it cool before storing it. It does not say it withstands embers, so do not tip hot ash onto it. The thickness does not add up either: 2 cm in the summary and 0.25 cm in the A+ content; for a rubber mat the second looks more believable, but it is not stated. And the listing has no description of its own, only technical data. As it is rubber underneath, it makes sense to lift it now and then and dry the floor, especially with salt and damp; that is reasoning, not a listing fact.
In one sentence: a cheap, sensible floor protector for the terrace, as long as you measure your kamado before ordering and do not treat it as a fireproof mat.
A simple, cheap mat to look after the floor under the kamado. The listing gives no maximum temperature and says nothing about embers: treat it as protection from grease and cold ash, not from fire.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- 120 × 80 cm: covers the base of a 46 cm kamado on a cart or nest (estimate)
- Polypropylene on top, PVC- and phthalate-free rubber underneath, per the A+ content
- Easy to clean and quick-drying, says Weber's listing
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3,186 reviews on Amazon.es
Cons
- No maximum temperature: the listing asks for a fire-resistant surface, no word on embers
- Thickness is inconsistent in the listing: 2 cm in one block, 0.25 cm in another
- Names no kamado: fit with a cart and shelves is an estimate, so measure first
Who it's for
For anyone cooking on a tiled or decked terrace who does not want grease and ash marking the floor.
Not for
For anyone wanting a fireproof shield under embers or hot ash: the listing does not promise one. Nor if your cart with the shelves unfolded is longer than 120 cm.
Specifications
- Material
- Polypropylene on top and PVC- and phthalate-free rubber underneath (per the A+ content; the summary says "plastic")
- Includes
- 1 mat, 120 × 80 cm
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FAQ
Will it cover the base of my kamado?
The listing gives 120 × 80 cm and calls it compatible with barbecues from 47 cm upwards, but it names no kamados. As an estimate from the measurements, a Big Green Egg Large in its nest or a Kamado Joe Classic on its cart should fit within the 80 cm short side. With the side shelves unfolded the unit can run wider than that: line the 120 cm side up with them and measure before ordering. If you need more, the A+ content cites a 100 × 180 cm version.
Does it withstand embers or hot ash?
The listing does not say. It states "heat-resistant" without a temperature, and the safety notice asks you to place it on a fire-resistant surface, away from open flames, and let it cool before storing it. It is polypropylene over rubber, so the prudent course is not to empty ash or drop embers onto it, and to wait until everything has cooled. Use it for grease, scraps and cold ash, not as a shield against fire.
Will my residents' association require one?
Nothing suggests it is mandatory, and the listing says nothing about regulations. What an association asks or forbids about a kamado on a terrace depends on its statutes and local rules, and is checked separately: the kamado on a terrace guide explains what to look at. The mat only protects the floor from grease and ash; it does not replace complying with whatever applies, nor does it prevent complaints by itself.
How do I clean and store it?
According to the listing it is easy to clean, antibacterial and quick-drying, and the smooth surface makes it easy to roll up and store. It gives no cleaning products and no machine-wash instructions, so plain water and mild soap is the sensible choice. Let it cool before putting it away. In damp or salty air, dry both faces well and lift it now and then so the floor underneath can breathe.