I work from home in my apartment complex. I want to be respectful of my landlord's investment in carpet and maintain its value and appearance. The mat does exactly that and makes moving around easy.
When shipped they didnt cover it or even roll it up. Was all bent and kinked when I got it. Seemed to flatten out in a day or two. Could be a little thicker but overall good.
I had a chair mat from Staples that had developed cracks after just about a year and a half. I had picked the last one based on the carpet depth as instructed. But it still cracked--so I decided i needed a thicker/stronger one. Should be easy right? Boy that was naive. The sheer number of chair mats available is staggering. So is the real lack of any real differentiating information. I finally picked one that was .185 thick hoping this was thicker than the last one. It certainly is more expensive. Delivery was quick. it was NOT rolled up which made installation super easy. The new style WITHOUT the super annoying pointy spikes is wonderful. Roll chair out on it and it sinks in just like the previous one. Disappointing is way too mild of a word. I fully expect to have to replace this in a year like the other one.
I looked for a mat at other places and they were much more expensive. Staples came through for me and gave me exactly what I needed and at a very good price. Delivery was the next day and I am very happy with this service. Much thanks for your help.