Office Chair Mat for Carpeted Floors Polycarbonate Transparent for Rolling Desk Computer Chairs Low and Medium Pile Carpets 36 X 48 X1/8 with Lip Heavy Duty Thick and Sturdy Shipped Flat

Update January 2021The mat lasted about 1 year without any cracks or problems, then I noticed a snapping sound whenever I sat down and located a crack about 5 inches long in the mat. It went another 8 months (until it was just a bit over 1.5 years old) then developed 2 more cracks. The cracks are all between 4 and 8 inches long and the mat still works ok, but it makes snapping sounds when I sit down or roll the chair on it. It's still useable, but I have to be careful not to put my feet on the cracks because they could get pinched or cut on the sharper edges of the cracks.In spite of the cracking, I've been pleased with the mat overall. It's sitting on a low "berber" style looped thread carpet so while it's not a high pile carpet, there is just a little give in the carpet and I suppose that's why the mat cracked. Even with the cracks, it still permits the chair to roll and hasn't developed any divots or dents that would make it unusable. The cracks don't extend to the edge of the mat either. I'll be buying a new one to replace the one I have, since about 2 years of use seems reasonable for something in this price range.Original review:The mat is very nice, thick enough that it should be durable. It is soft enough that I could lay it flat immediately after unpacking it and it hasn't curled on me, but it's still stiff enough that the chair wheels can roll easily. It offers just enough rolling resistance that my chair doesn't slide all over the place every time I move so I really like how this chair mat feels. I've had it for a few months with no cracking or other issues so I think this is a good one and I would re-purchase it again if I needed another one.

I recently had to replace a worn-out desk chair mat and settled on this one. My previous mat was also an item I had purchased from Amazon. It lasted about two years before it began cracking and shattering. By the time I threw the mat away, it was full of holes. That particular mat (which I DO NOT RECOMMEND), may be found here for comparison: Universal 56806 Cleated Chair Mat for Low and Medium Pile Carpet 36 x 48 Clear.I was drawn to this particular item due to three primary reasons:1.) The high number of positive reviews from Amazon customers.2.) The words "Heavy Duty, Thick, and Sturdy – Non-Breakable" in the product's description.3.) The reasonable price ($49.99).Naturally, I was skeptical (you never know until you get the item and can judge for yourself), but I thought I'd take the chance. As of the date of this review, I've now had the mat for ten days, and it's serving me well. It is indeed "Heavy Duty, Thick, And Sturdy," just as the product describes. My former chair mat (that's now retired to a landfill somewhere) began bowing and cupping under my chair casters nearly immediately. This mat, on the other hand, is nearly as hard as glass, and easily as smooth. There's no bowing, dents or cupping beneath my casters (I weight about 155 pounds).This mat does not have a beveled lip around the edge, however. My old mat did, and I liked that. I thought that that would be a detraction, but it's not. NOTE: The mat is used on loop pile Berber carpeting, so its base is firm, and not overly plush like cut pile carpets.Time will tell if this mat is indeed "non-breakable." So far, it has met my expectations and stood true to the description of the product.UPDATE: It has now been over five years (yes, I said "five years") since I first wrote this review (it is now December 2022), and I'm pleased to announce that this product has TRULY withstood the test of time. I use this mat for several hours daily, and there has been no bowing, buckling, or cracking under my chair casters, whatsoever. None at all (and I've, no doubt, put on a few pounds since the initial purchase). If you're looking for a dependable desk mat, I believe I can say with confidence that your search is over.5-STARS – Recommended!

This is a solid mat and my chair glides on it effortlessly and without indentation. It is more expensive than many mats out there because it is made for medium pile carpets and intended to support the weight of a chair and human without indenting. It's thick and ships flat. For me, the pile teeth aren't long enough for medium pile carpet. The mat shifts around a bit over time, instead of locking into place on the carpet. Another 1-2mm of tooth depth would hold it more firmly in place.

Update 11/13/2020: I have had this mat for 7+ months and has been used for an average of about 60 hours a week and it's still holding up strong! Honestly, it looks the same as it did when it was delivered. It's been awesome! The only minor complaint I have is that does "slip" a tiny bit to where it shifted over a few inches after a few months and have to move it back a bit. But otherwise perfect. So impressed with it's sturdiness on my medium pile carpet.Original review:Given the reasonable price, I thought this was a bit of a risk. But have had this mat and been using this for full-time job for 3 weeks so far and am very pleased. I was extremely happy this shipped flat, so it eliminated the worries/complaints I'd seen on others about being shipped rolled. I was concerned before it arrived it might be too flimsy for our medium-pile carpet, but was pleased as soon as I opened the box I could tell it should be stiff enough - and it's performed marvelously so far. It also has good "nubs" on the underside to keep it from slipping. And the compact size is just right to be comfortable pushing back from the desk a ways and not having to worry I'm rolling off the back, yet not feeling too big for my small home workspace.I really hope it holds up because right now, I'm as pleased as can be with this purchase!

Purchased a few chair mats over the years, but this one seems to be one of the better quality ones. Pretty impressed. After one year, still no issues.

I use it under my desk and was very pleased with the quality of it. Very sturdy. Hoping it will last for yrs as I don't think there is any warranty on it.

I weigh 200 lbs and this chair mat does not deform under chair wheels so the chair rolls freely when I want to move around.. This mat is the best! Previous mats would deform and create low spots where the wheels would stay and make it hard to move from.

This mat surprised me, turned out to be way more durable than expected.

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I received my chair mat quickly. It arrived flat as described. The mat doesn’t appear to scratch or bend under weight which is exactly what I was looking for.I placed in on top of low pile carpet. It slides every time I move my chair or even step on it. The little prongs are not long enough to hold it in place. It is extremely frustrating.