This mat is too soft. When sitting in my office chair it leaves dents that trap the casters of the chair and make it difficult to move around. I've had the mat for a week and the dents are becoming wide and lasting overnight and during the day. I'm concerned that they will become permanent. I'll have to return this and try a stiffer mat.
This mat is nominated for 3/8" carpet pile. I use it in a workplace organized in a bedroom with the usual soft wall to wall carpet. I measured the pile using a paper clip -- the technique suggested everywhere where the mats are sold. It was difficult to tell exactly because carpet hairs are uneven and bend easily. I eventually decided that they are 3/8" or less so I ordered this mat. Apparently my measurements were off. I got the mat with the cleats shorter than necessary so it tends to drift slowly over the carpet to one side with the rate of about an inch per day. When you buy the mat to use on a home-style carpet (as opposed to a firm office style) choose cleats longer than it would be required per measurement. Otherwise the mat is good and works very well.
Moved into new office and it has carpet. needed something big because i have a side table and need to move between that and desk. this serves the purpose.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Good but could be better
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: Paula K.
Sits flat useful beveled edges but chair wheels sink in noticeably.