My rolling office chair moves effortlessly over this well-constructed sturdy chairpad and my Oriental rug underneath isn't obscured at all. You can hardly see the protective pad. Looks and works great.
The cons I gave this product could have easily been remedied by my spending more money. I knew I was getting the cheapest chairmat they had but who wants to spend 60 bucks for a piece of plastic to throw on the floor and abuse?? For me this chairmat works the way I had hoped it would. It protects my carpet and allows me to roll more easily between my computer desk and my traditional desk. Sometimes if I sit in one place too long the chair kind of makes a dent in the plastic and I have to give a shove to roll out of it. But for the price I paid for it I don't get in an ill mood about it. I'm content. It's better than rolling the chair on the bare carpet. And better than spending too much money.
I didn't want to pay the higher price for display model. When Staples offered this mat with the same quality as the one that cost more I didn't hesitate buying it.