Customer Reviews for Staples - Carpet Chair Mat with Lip, 45" x 53'', Medium-Pile - Clear
Customer Rating
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Poor quality product!
on September 15, 2009
Posted by: Paula K.
I have purchased 2 of these in the last 3 years. One began to crack and turn brittle within 6 months. The other is about 2 years old and has to be replaced because it has pretty much disintegrated. I would not recommend this. In particularr don't use any kind of commercial cleaner on it as it will turn brittle and deteroriate faster.
It bends easily so simple to handle and lay down. At the same time it's softer (more pliable) than it should be so indentations don't entirely spring back from chair casters even when first in use. That makes for a bumpy rolling surface over time. The one I replaced with this also Staples' cracked over time.
As it is thin chair wheels sink in at take a "set " which can make it initially hard to roll the chair. I suspect this will lead to it breaking down (they all do) faster needing earlier replacement. It is a nice size. The thicker (and more expensive) ones were much bigger.
This product is literally saving my wood floors from damage by my desk chair. The chair rolls easilly over it's surface and the mat feels good under foot. The size accommodates the rolling area of the chair perfectly. The only thing that I would wish to change about the product would be if it was clear rather than somewhat opaque. I would like to see through to my wood floor beneath. But I do not know if such a mat can be made and still retain the positive features mentioned above if it was clear and not opaque.