Office Chair Mats

So you have chosen your pink office chair, now you need to protect your floor. Office chair mats (also known as computer chair mats) for carpeted floors will do a great job of extend the life of your carpets. Office chair mats for hard floors such as wood, tile, and linoleum, are just as important. They will protect your floors from scuffing by your office chair. You can find office chair mats in wide variety of custom shapes to fit any workstation, whether you have a standard desk, U shaped, L shaped, or a corner desk.

When looking for an office chair mat you should consider the following features, durability, protection, appearance,shape and of course good value.
You also needs to decide which type of flooring that the mat will be used on. Office chair mats are designed differently depending on whether they will be used on carpet or hard surfaces. Plus whether or not you want a totally clear mat so that the floor surface can be seen through it.

The most common styles are Rectangular with a single lip or with no lip, and with a beveled or straight edge. However office chair mats also come in designer shapes.

Over 90% of all requirements are usually met by a single lip, rectangular shape mat. This type of mat are generally available in sizes up to 72″ X 96″. When deciding the size that you require you should consider the total floor space available, the width of space under the desk or workstation, the size of the chair base and the range of movement you want without rolling off the edge of the office chair mat. Regardless of the shape, the measurements are always given in overall dimensions includes lip.

The next important factor is recognizing if the computer chair mat will be used over carpet or over a hard surface.

Office chair mats used over padded, plush carpeting need to be more rigid and thicker than those used on unpadded commercial carpeting. For carpets less than 5/8″ thick, choose an intermediate .125 inch or a standard .145 inch thickness. For carpets more than 5/8″ thick, choose a Premium thickness .20 inch
For use over carpet look for a mat that has anchor points which nest in the carpet and keep the mat firmly in place. Office chair mats for use on hard surfaces do not have anchorpoints but are textured on both sides.

So here are the main questions to keep in mind.

Why do I need to use office chair mats?
The mat will extend the life of your carpet by dispersing the pressure from the chair casters. Use of a mat will also reduce fatigue by providing easier rolling across your work space with less back and leg strain.

How do I get my office chair mat to unroll and lay flat?
Most mats respond well to heat. The best option is to place the mat in direct sunlight or in front of a heater (being careful not to over heat it).

How do I know which thickness computer chair mat to choose?
Intermediate thickness .125 – For use with low pile carpets of 3/8” or less including padding.
Standard thickness .145 – For use with medium pile carpets of ¾” or less including padding.
Premium thickness .200 – For use with all carpets, but essential for extra plush carpets of more than ¾” including padding.

Should I choose a beveled edge or a straight edge office chair mat?
You should choose the beveled edge if you will often be rolling on and off of your mat. The ramped edge provides for a smoother rolling surface. Beveled edges are almost always more appropriate with thicker mats.

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