The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as 
dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated 
woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the article and the 
metal platen of an in-line 
dust control mat manufacturing 
machine. Such a procedure permits a more efficient manner of producing cleated anti-
creep dust control mats than previously followed. In particular, the fabric article is in the form of a 
conveyor belt and is preferably constructed from Teflon(R)-coated woven fiberglass which will not adhere to the tacky rubber component of the target mat and can withstand the extremely high 
vulcanization temperatures and pressures required during the production of a dust control mat. The cushioned platen liner, which is preferably comprised of or coated with 
silicon, is utilized as a separator between the 
metal platen of the manufacturing 
machine, as well as 
cushion for the molten rubber as it is pressed through the 
conveyor belt perforations during 
vulcanization. Such a cushioned liner material substantially eliminates any problems due to the force of the 
metal platen against the molten rubber as it passes through the article perforations. Further, a method for utilizing the 
conveyor belt to produce 
foam rubber cleated anti-
creep mats is disclosed. The cleats of these mats have a thicker 
skin than the rest of the mat, thereby imparting enough strength and 
structural integrity so that the 
foam rubber mats may withstand the daily rigors of use, combined with periodic launderings. The produced mat as well as the 
woven fabric article / cushioned platen liner combination are also encompassed within this invention.