My husband and I both bought these for our home office. They work pretty well on our low-pile carpet although we're carful not to put too much pressure on our chairs and the mat to cause damage.
Using this on recommended commercial carpet without padding but it's not thick enough to maintain a level rolling surface. Probably OK for super-thin carpet.
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.