Customer Reviews for Staples - Hard Floor Chair Mat with Lip, 36" x 48'' - Clear
Customer Rating
3
OK though chair does sink in a bit
on August 27, 2009
Posted by: Paula K.
My chairs seem to sink in a bit more that I would like. I've got Berber carpet (presumably with padding under it). I sometimes have to work a bit to roll my chair out of the impressions it creates. The nubs on the bottom of the mat are shorter and duller than those for normal carpet; they appear adequate to the task.
I use two of these mats placed back to back in my home office. They making moving from one desk to the other smooth and effortless. Due to heavy use I must replace them about every three years.
The size is the real issue. The next size is too large (for me) and this size is a bit too short. It needs a larger rolling surface. When the chair rolls off the end it's very annoying to get it back on the mat. Probably too thin for business use but fine for home. If you can use the next size get it.
The dimensions are good for home use: desk and computer. The thickness could be increased to avoid slight sinking under the wheels when stationary even on a Berber. These indentations however do return to their original shape when the chair is moved. So far this is the best product I've found for this purpose. The beveled edges are particularly important to me for sliding on and off when a larger area for chair movement is occasionally needed. [...]