The mat is just as described and protects the carpet. Our old mat was for a lower pile carpet and had been broken up by the rollers of the desk chair. This mat is designed to prevent the chair from depressing under the weight of the chair. From the very beginning the mat laid flat since it was shipped flat and not rolled up in a box. We are very pleased with the Medium Pile Carpet Chair Mat.
The mat was exactly what I wanted and what I ordered. It was delivered late in the day but still on time . Delivery man helped me with the mat and I am grateful because it was more then I can handle.
My old chair mat had begun cracking and I knew it was time for a new one. This mat is the ideal size and lets me roll from my computer desk back to my regular desk without rolling off the mat. Only downside is it tends to dent rather deep when I sit in one place very long. Dents disappear after a few moments so is no real problem. I would buy same mat again and reccomend it.