I have my mat for my home office desk and love it. It protects my carpet from wear and tear as I roll around on the chair. no problems.....holds up quite well.....and let's me easily find and pick up anything that falls or spills onto it.....saves stains on the carpet for sure!
I got a medium pile mat which was terrible. Staples took the return without argument (good job) and up-sold me to the thicker 1" pile mat (special order). It came in less than 48 hours ( great). While I was waiting I checked the depth of the carpet and under padding and it was 3/4" at most so I figured the 1" deep pile mat would do the job well. Unfortunately the 1" mat still sags after sitting still for about 15 minutes. My 5 wheel office chair weighs about 25-30 pounds and I weigh 185 so I would have hoped it would be better. Every time I try to move an inch my chair rolls back into the original "holes" which is frustrating when I work 10-12 hours a day. It will do but was hoping for better.
Arrived fine not rolled or anything. Stickers peeled right off with no effort at all. Did not smell. Laid flat on the floor within minutes. It is clear like glass my old one was smoky clear. My chair weighs 88 lbs. and I weigh 205 and chair rolls fine. I am rolling and happy as can be. Highly recommend. I am a retired IBM Administrative Office Manager.