Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - Carpet Chair Mat with Lip, 36" x 48'', Flat-Pile - Clear
Average customer rating
3.8
(15,483 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15,483 reviews
5 Stars
6,897
4 Stars
3,340
3 Stars
2,214
2 Stars
1,354
1 Star
1,678
68%of customers recommend this product.
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63 out of
93)
Customer Reviews for Staples - Carpet Chair Mat with Lip, 36" x 48'', Flat-Pile - Clear
Posted by: denise
Verified Purchase:Yes
very thin, not good quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from StaplesBy Staples Customer Service Expert, July 21, 2026
Thank you for reaching out! To get further assistance quickly, it’s best handled by speaking directly with one of our specialists. Please give us a call at 800-425-0049, and we’ll be happy to assist you further.
Response from StaplesBy Staples, Social Media, July 21, 2026
Hi Denise, Thanks for reaching out to us about this. I'm sorry to hear you're dissatisfied with your Staples Office Chair Mat. I've received your feedback and have forwarded your comments as a suggestion for future improvement. ^LH
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Stays put
on July 20, 2026
Posted by: Kpkw
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little concerned with the mat as it is much smaller than the previous one I have. After using it for over a week, it hasn’t curled up once. I wish it were a bit bigger (only because my desk is on the larger side) but I’m not needing to re do its placement at all which is so nice. It’s the same thickness as a regular mat, but some how stays put and doesn’t curl which is mind blowing to me. Very happy with this and would order another for my husbands desk! Quality and durability is significantly better than the one I purchased a few years ago. I can see this holding up for the long term and protecting our newly refurnished floors while I’m on a roley chair for work.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Hard Floor Chair Mat
on July 20, 2026
Posted by: Polycarbonate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just as the description suggested, this chair mat was made for non-carpeted floors.
When I first received the mat, I could tell that it was made of really sturdy material. It is a good thickness without feeling unleveled when rolling off the mat with the chair. I also like that the mat itself is a glossy transparent color rather than being the typical opaque one. It adds a classier element because it doesn't look cloudy or yellowish.
The mat is great in the sense that it stays flat and doesn't curl. Even when it had been propped up for a few days and was starting to bend, it laid flat once out of the packaging.
However, because the flooring is laminate, there really isn't friction to make the mat stay in place other than the weight of my body on the chair holding it down like a paper weight. This is both a pro and con for me. Pro because that means it is easily movable. Con because it is easily movable.
Overall though, my impression is that this may does its job, looks good with the rest of the room (almost hidden practically), and is made of really durable material.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Such a smooth chair mat a must have for carpet
on July 20, 2026
Posted by: MeganO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The chair mat made my office so much better! It is extremely smooth and well made, my office chair absolutely glides across the surface. I was really surprised by how rigid yet flexible it is, it absolutely does not budge from its spot on the carpet or bow when I sit down. At first I was a bit nervous about how it would feel under my feet but I hardly notice it. The quality is great and it's very thick so you'll be really happy with it as soon as you open the package!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Excellent surface and smooth for rolling
on July 20, 2026
Posted by: JKinCLT
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The polycarbonate mat works extremely well for my home office needs. I have placed the polycarbonate mat on a medium pile carpet and it has laid flat since day one. The rolling office chair that I use at my desk has glided across the surface of the polycarbonate mat with excellent precision. The mat is smooth and quiet and feels very comfortable on my bare feet when I’m working. Excellent choice for a desk or workstation.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
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