I was a bit unsure about this purchase after reading the reviews. I had my previous mat for at least 15 years. I was surprised that it was delivered flat not rolled and in a box. So it laid down perfectly. The only con is the large label that was stuck on. Our custodian graciously scraped it all off with a knife which took some time. It would be great if you used peal and stick labels.
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.
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.
This product was purchased on 12/21/2012 and started cracking at about the ninth month. It is coming apart and had to be replaced. The store will not replace it and the manufacture will not take my calls.
We have recently purchased a new chair mat for one of the offices. We purchased a Staples Flat Pile Carpet Chair Mat /Lip 36" x 48" because the last 2 Chair Mats we have purchased came from Staples and have held up very well to everyday use. The Staoles Flat Pile Carpet Chair Mat 36" x 48' will be in constan use over carpet and we expect the chair mat to hold up as well as the other two that have been in use now for a couple of years. The Staples Flat Pile Caarpet Chair Mat /Lip- 36" x 48" is the right choice for use in our office!