Having purchased the thinner mat previously which only lasted a couple months this mat seams to be more of the “medium” grade quality and should outlast the thinner product by several months. This mat is of great quality and considering the total combined weight of user and chair is approximately 200 lbs it appears to have great lifespan potential.
This is now the 3rd mat I purchased. I finally bought the one for the thickest carpet because the medium one failed despite being on berber of less than 3/8 depth. Time will tell if this works. The new mat is only .016 inches thicker than the last one but now that they have a lifetime guarantee so at least I will not need to spend anymore for another. I have to say that Staples did not make this "EASY". They do not carry the heavy mat in the store (despite there being a place for it on the display) and then made me return for pick-up since they only ship by courier (instead of UPS FedEx or USPS) and do not want to do what is necessary to get into our 14 000 resident gated retirement community. For this reason I can no longer do any on-line ordering with them. So much for the easy button!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Would be great but it shifts too much
on August 14, 2013
Posted by: Paula K.
It was so heavy and so difficult to carry out of the store I thought for sure it would stay in place once I got it to the office. However I have to reposition this mat every single day (sometimes twice a day) because it's constantly moving and creeping up one side of my desk. It's very annoying to say the least.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Medium-Pile Chair Mat
on February 11, 2015
Posted by: Paula K.
Bought this to replace worn out Staples branded mat. Got pretty good mileage out of the old one (about 4-5 years) and expect the same from this new one. Overall it appears to be the same thickness but minus the handles but you don't really need them once it is laid down. Pricewise the cost pegged much higher but I used Rewards to bring down to reasonable level.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
The title was accurate.
on December 22, 2015
Posted by: Paula K.
The mat is what I expected but the real results will be how long it survives.
Not as thick as it said it was compared to other companies
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: JK B.
Verified Purchase:Yes
It was advertised as a thicker pad for medium carpet about 1/2 inch It is not any thicker then the old pad that would get dimples and eventually crack and break. (make sure check like pads and compare}
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
works great so far
on May 31, 2012
Posted by: Paula K.
I've had this chair mat a few weeks and so far it is great. I can't speak to the longevity of it but it seems to be strong and well-made it provides good support for my chair over fairly thick shaggy carpet and it doesn't smell like petroleum. I hope it lasts a long time without cracking like my last one did.