Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - Carpet Chair Mat, 36" x 48'', Low-Pile - Clear
Average customer rating
3.8
(15,470 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15,470 reviews
5 Stars
6,891
4 Stars
3,339
3 Stars
2,214
2 Stars
1,352
1 Star
1,674
70%of customers recommend this product.
(
59 out of
84)
Customer Reviews for Staples - Carpet Chair Mat, 36" x 48'', Low-Pile - Clear
Customer Rating
5
Lovely Mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: AbbyS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a wonderful option for any office space! The mat feels durable and as if it’ll last. My chair glides over it with ease.
The clear design of this mat works perfectly with my beautiful rug, not really impacting the design of my room thanks to its clear finish. This is such a functional product - it makes it easier to move and also protects my flooring and carpet underneath.
I’m looking forward to moving around my office with a little more ease (while I use my cutting machine and build my projects)! Be sure to really consider this mat if you’re in the market - it’s a great one!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Excellent premium quality chair mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Stephanie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From the moment I opened the box I was blown away at the high quality of this chair mat! It came completely flat, not rolled up. It is extremely sturdy, not flimsy at all. It has great grip on my carpet and doesn't move around. I have a huge , heavy, executive work chair, I work about 9 hours per day and my chair moves around so easily now. This mat is the perfect thickness and size for my work at home desk. It is super sturdy and definitely stays flat, no bending or curling up. My carpet is completely protected and it honestly has saved me time when I have to quickly get up from my chair. This thing is so durable it's going to last decades! It also has a very premium look to it, which adds to ensuring my desk space looks professional. I love it and highly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
A Solid Desk Mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: 0oGrailo0
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The 36x48 Hard Floor Polycarbonate mat worked great on both my hard floor and carpet. It is clear and inconspicuous and virtually undetectable on hard flooring and mostly undetectable on carpet. It is sturdy and one side has texture that assists with the wheels on my desk chair making it much easier to wheel around even over my textured flooring. The size and thickness was right for unde desks both on hardwood floor in my home office as well as the carpeted floor in my kid's study room. My only criticism is that the edges are sharp and can be slightly abrasive for bare feet in my home office but this would only be an extremely minor issue. Ultimately this is a very solid desk mat.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great office chair mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Calen
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with the chair mat. It works great for my office chair. I have carpet in my office and this mat makes it so easy to roll my chair around while working. It is a great quality mat and is holding up great.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Office
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this chair mat. It appears to be of very high quality and is very sturdy under my office chair. The mat has just the right amount of glide and protection over my medium-pile carpet. Overall I’m very happy either way this mat.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
A Great Addition to My Home Office
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Cait88
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who works remotely from home full-time, having office products that make my workspace more comfortable and functional is a must. I’ve been really happy with this chair mat. It makes rolling my desk chair much smoother than it was directly on the carpet, which has made long workdays at my desk much more comfortable. I also like that it helps protect my carpet from wear and keeps it clean, especially on days when I’m wearing shoes.
One feature that really stood out to me is the sharp teeth on the underside of the mat. They grip the carpet well, so the mat stays securely in place instead of sliding around while I’m working. I also appreciate that it’s clear, so it blends into my office without taking away from the design of the space. Overall, it feels sturdy, has stayed flat during everyday use, and does exactly what I was hoping it would.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Hardworking Mat
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: AA12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This chair mat is wonderful. It stays in place on carpet and I really tried to see if it would shift during use. The clear color makes it very unobtrusive. I also appreciate the matte finish so there is minimal glare when the lights hit it. My office chair rolled smoothly and I have no complaints.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
A solid mat that does what it says
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Selena
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I gave this chair mat 4 stars. I like that the clear design blends into my workspace and doesn’t distract from my rug or office setup. It does what it’s supposed to do - makes it easier to move my chair around while helping protect my low-pile rug.
The polycarbonate material feels sturdy and it has held up well with everyday use. My only complaints are that the edges are more noticeable than I expected, especially when rolling my chair on and off the mat. Since it’s clear, it also shows dust pretty easily. I noticed the fibers from my rug were very visible on the mat, so it needs to be cleaned more often than I thought it would.
Overall, I like that it’s durable, stays in place, and protects my floor without being too noticeable. I just wish the edges blended in a little better and that it didn’t show dust and rug fibers as much.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples