A chair mat used on a carpeted floor will move more smoothly and make you feel more comfortable. You won’t feel that you are having to fight with your chair just to get in another area of your home office or even the other end of your desk. Look carefully at the labels of chair mats for carpeting, as there are different types and they are based on the type of carpet that you have. Purchasing a mat that is intended for low pile carpets but used on a heavy shag will not work well at all. The chair mat will bog down into the carpeting and you will have difficulty moving. By the same token using a heavier weight chair mat on a low pile carpet will not work well either. The cleats on the bottom side of the chair mats for carpets also have differences and this can be most important for your carpet. A heavier chair mat will break down the fibers of the carpet and damage the carpet. Also, know that you don’t only have the option of clear vinyl or polycarbonate materials for your carpet chairmat. There are alternatives such as bamboo which is also very environmentally friendly. This chair mat is intended to be used with carpets that up to 3/8 inches deep. It is a rectangle that measures 48 inches L x 36 inches W. It also has a lipped edge which will prevent you from “bouncing” off the chair mat as you move around. This chair mat has been designed for use on loop or Berber carpet up to 3/8 thick including padding. It is clear and allows the design of your carpet to show through but still allows you to move easily around your home office.
