Customer Reviews for Staples - Carpet Chair Mat with Lip, 45" x 53'', Low-Pile - Clear
Customer Rating
2
Very Thin Plastic
on January 16, 2014
Posted by: Paula K.
I ordered this mat from staples to replace one I had gotten from them about 2 years ago. I was expecting a similar product as it was the same price as the previous one I ordered. I was very disapointed when this arrived to find that is was the not much thicker than a plastic runner you would use in a hallway. I would not order one of these agai.
I needed a larger mat to cover the large area for my chair to be used with my corner desks arrangement. This is the largest I could find that would work which was a plus. However the mat I previously used for my high pile carpet was thicker and did not deform under the chair wheels as the Staple mat does. The Staple mat is OK but I would have paid more for a thicker mat. I felt it would work simarly since it was advertised for high pile as my previous mat was also. The old mat was thicker!
This chair mat works well in protecting the carpet but every 2 days I have to re-position it. The mat tends to move 4" - 8" (primarily back away from the desk) after a couple of days of sitting in and moving the desk chair backwards in order to stand up. If that won't bother you it works very well.
The mat is unsuitable for medium pile carpeting. It's too soft and dimples from the wheels of the chair. The mat is so soft the chair became nearly impossible to move out of the dimples. The mat was returned. Definitely would not recommend this item.
I use a rolling walker and need a flat surface to use over the rug underneath my desk. I use this mat adjacent to one of Staples' desk mats to make a large smooth surface. Ir works geat.
This product appears to be of good quality. It is ideal for low pile carpet could be a little wider but was the best size for the space I had. The clear finish blends well in my office. The gripping devices on the back of the mat secures it in place. It will clean easy. I would recommend it to anyone who does not want to wear their carpet out with castors on office chairs. The free delivery was a definite plus as the mat is awkard to transport in a car. Also the awards applying to the purchase was great.
depressions formed the first day I used this chair mat from the wheels on my chair. I'm not heavy so this mat isn't thick enough to withstand normal use in my opinion