Chair Mats

Protect your carpets and hard floors from the damaging effect of chair castor wheels and chair legs. Prevent tears and worn paths in your carpets. Prevent scratches and indentations on hard floors including wood and laminate.

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Chair Mats for Carpets & Hard Floors: Protect Your Office Floor and Roll with Ease

Is your office chair leaving flattened, worn tracks in your carpet? Or does it feel like hard work to roll across the pile every time you reach for a file? A chair mat for carpet protects the flooring underneath and gives your chair a smooth, firm surface to glide on. At Trusted Mats, we offer a comprehensive range of office chair mats for carpets, from low-pile office carpet to thick, deep-pile carpet at home. Choose from clear polycarbonate and PVC mats, colourful rubber-backed designs and eco-friendly options, all with the grip you need to stay put on carpet. Got hardwood, laminate, tile or vinyl instead? We also have chair mats for hard floors that protect against scratches and scuffs.

Why Do You Need a Chair Mat on Carpet?

Every time you move, the castor wheels on your office chair press down on a very small area of carpet. Over time, this crushes and flattens the fibres, leaves permanent tracks and indentations, and can fray the carpet backing. Once the carpet is worn, the only fix is expensive replacement. The same applies to hard floors, where chair movement leaves scratches, scuffs and marks on hardwood, laminate, tile and vinyl. An office chair mat for carpet spreads the load of the chair and your weight across a much larger area, so the carpet is protected, and it also catches everyday spills before they reach the fibres. The mat also gives your chair a firm, flat surface to roll on, instead of dragging through soft pile.

Shades Eco Chair Mat Carbon Graphite No Border
CMBPR Chair Mat BioPlus Rectangular Carpet

Which Chair Mat Is Right for You?

The Benefits of a Chair Mat for Carpet

Superior Carpet Protection

Castor wheels concentrate your weight into a few small points, which is what crushes carpet pile and wears through the backing. A carpet chair mat acts as a rigid barrier between the wheels and the fibres, spreading the load so the carpet underneath stays springy and intact. For offices with heavy or constant chair use, our Chair Mat Ultra Thick Polycarbonate Rectangular excels at standing up to the daily wear and tear.

Effortless Chair Movement

Dragging a chair through carpet pile takes real effort, and over a working day that adds up to tired legs and a strained back. A chair mat gives your wheels a smooth, hard surface so the chair glides freely, while still giving enough resistance to stay where you leave it. Less effort means less fatigue, which makes for a more comfortable workspace and better posture through the day.

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Ultra Thick Polycarbonate Rectangular Chair Mat Close Up Carpets

Grips the Carpet So It Stays in Place

A mat that creeps across the carpet is frustrating and can be a trip hazard. Chair mats designed for carpet have cleats or grippers on the underside that bite into the pile and hold the mat firmly in position, so it doesn’t slide or ride up as you move. Our Chair Mat TrYlok Gripper With Lip combines underside grippers with a lip that slides under your desk, so your chair can sit right up to your workspace without rolling off the mat.

Keeps Your Carpet Looking Its Best

Instead of worn pathways around your desk, a carpet chair mat keeps the surface looking fresh. Clear mats let your carpet show through, so your décor stays the way you chose it, while any spills land on the mat rather than the carpet. If you would rather make a feature of it, Shades Custom Chair Mats are available in a range of colours and patterns to match your office.

Choosing the Right Chair Mat for Your Needs

Chair Mats for Low-Pile and Deep-Pile Carpet

Low-pile or commercial carpet: Choose a mat with cleats or grippers on the underside to stop it moving. Most standard carpet chair mats are designed for this type of flooring.
Thick or deep-pile carpet: Choose a firmer, more rigid mat so it doesn’t flex or sink into the pile under your chair. Our polycarbonate range is a good place to start, and our team can advise on the best match for your carpet.
Carpet tiles and mixed flooring: Always match the mat’s backing to the surface it will sit on, and choose a separate mat for each type of floor.

Chair Mats for Hard Floors

Hard floors need a different backing. Choose a mat with a smooth underside and anti-slip edges to protect hardwood, laminate, tile or vinyl without scratching the surface. Mats with cleats or grippers are designed for carpet and should not be used on hard floors.

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Shades Custom Chair Mats Pearl Office

Which Chair Mat Material Should You Choose?

Which Size and Shape of Chair Mat Should You Choose?

  • Rectangular mats: The classic shape, available in a range of sizes to suit most desks and workstations.
  • Lipped mats: A lip extends under the desk so you can sit close to your work without the chair rolling off the mat.
  • Custom sizes: If you have a large or awkward workspace, Shades Custom Chair Mats let you tailor the mat to your space.

Measure the whole area your chair covers during the day, including where you place your feet when seated, then choose a mat at least that size.

Maintenance and Care of Your Chair Mat

  • Cleaning: Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry it.
  • Under the mat: Lift the mat now and then and vacuum the carpet beneath to remove trapped dust and grit.
  • What to avoid: Harsh solvents and abrasive cleaners can dull or damage the surface.
  • How often: A quick wipe weekly and a lift-and-vacuum monthly keeps it looking and gripping well.

Important Usage Notice for All Chair Mats

All chair mats are designed for use under rolling office chairs and standard seating only.

  • Do not place stationary desk legs on the mat.
  • Do not place heavy secondary furniture such as bookcases, storage units or heavy desk frames on the mat.
  • Sharing the load creates concentrated pressure points, which can cause premature cracking and void the manufacturer warranty.
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