Chair Mat Polycarbonate with Lip

The Polycarbonate Chair Mat with Lip is a tough, clear carpet protector with an extended lip that fits into your desk footwell, so your carpet is protected under both your chair and your feet. Made from high-grade polycarbonate rather than PVC, it’s built for long-term impact resistance, lies flat straight out of the box and won’t yellow or curl over time. A studded claw backing grips the carpet without damaging the fibres, and the clear finish lets your carpet show through. The result is a carpet shielded from castor wear, tears and spills, and a chair that glides smoothly.

The extended lip tucks into the footwell of your desk, so protection continues right where you rest your feet. The smooth surface lets your chair roll easily, which reduces strain on your legs and back, and the rigid polycarbonate spreads weight so castors don’t leave indentation marks. It’s free of unpleasant chemical odours and suits carpets up to 12mm deep, including underlay. Ideal for home and commercial offices alike.

Key Features & Benefits of the Polycarbonate Chair Mat with Lip

• Extended lip design — fits into the desk footwell, protecting the carpet right where your feet rest
• Rigid polycarbonate construction — built for long-term impact resistance, and won’t yellow or curl like standard PVC mats
• Claw backing for carpets — the studded underside grips carpet securely without damaging the fibres, for carpets up to 12mm deep, including underlay
• Lies flat to the floor — heavy-duty construction lies flat immediately on unboxing, so there are no curled edges to trip on
• Ergonomic glide — the smooth surface lets your chair roll easily, reducing strain on your legs and back
• Discreet clear finish — blends into any home or commercial office, with your carpet showing through

Why the Chair Mat with Lip Is Ideal for Desks on Carpet

On a carpeted floor, the area at your desk takes the most wear: castors under the chair and feet in the footwell.

• Protects where you sit — the lip extends the protection into the footwell, where your feet rest
• Stops castor damage — shields carpets against wear, tears and castor wheel indentation
• Grips the carpet — the claw backing studs hold the mat in place without harming the fibres
• Looks like nothing is there — the clear finish blends with your carpet

It’s especially effective on new carpets and in home offices where a desk chair is in daily use.

Carpet Only: Not for Hard Floors

This mat has a claw backing, so it’s designed for carpets and isn’t suitable for hard floors such as wood, laminate or tiles. For hard floors, or for carpets deeper than 12mm, see our Polycarbonate Chair Mat (Rectangular).

Versatile Applications / Recommended Uses for a Polycarbonate Chair Mat with Lip

• Home offices
• Offices
• Desks with a footwell
• Newly fitted carpets
• Short and medium-pile carpets (up to 12mm including underlay)
• Commercial workstations
• Industrial workstations

Important Polycarbonate Chair Mat Usage Notice

The mat is designed for use with office chairs on castor wheels. Please don’t place stationary chair legs, desk legs or other heavy furniture (such as bookcases or filing cabinets) on the mat alongside your chair. Shared weight creates uneven pressure points across the material, which can cause premature cracking and void the warranty.

How to Choose the Right Chair Mat

Measure these before you order:

• Total floor space available
• Workstation width
• Size of your chair base
• Your “roll area”, meaning how far you move on your chair
• Carpet depth, including underlay

How to Measure Your Carpet and Underlay Depth

This mat suits carpets up to 12mm deep, including underlay. To check yours:

1. Straighten a paperclip as shown below.
2. Insert the paperclip through the carpet and underlay until it touches the subfloor.
3. Measure the depth from the point where the paperclip touches the subfloor to the top of the carpet pile.
4. Choose a chair mat option suitable for your total measured depth.

Claw Backing for Carpets

The studded claw underside grips the carpet to help hold the mat in place, without damaging the fibres.

Chair Mat Comparison for Carpets

Have a Hard Floor? Choose a Different Chair Mat

This product is not suitable for hard floors, including wood, laminate and tiles. These chair mats are:

Unpacking Your Chair Mat

Your mat is supplied rolled and under tension, so please read the unpacking instructions before you cut any packaging or tape, and keep your hands clear as it releases. The studded backing needs careful handling. Once released, the mat lies flat.

What Customers Say about the Polycarbonate Chair Mat with Lip

Real feedback from our product reviews, from customers using polycarbonate chair mats to protect carpets in home offices and offices:

FAQs

Q: Will the mat stay in place on my carpet?
The studded claw backing grips carpet to hold the mat in place without damaging the fibres. How well it grips can vary between carpets, so please choose the right depth for your carpet and underlay.

Q: Is it a trip hazard?
No. The heavy-duty construction lies flat straight out of the box, so there are no curled edges to catch a foot.

Q: Will it crack?
High-grade polycarbonate is built for long-term impact resistance and won’t yellow or curl. Use it only for chairs on castors, and keep stationary chair legs, desk legs and other heavy furniture off the mat, as uneven pressure can cause cracking and void the warranty.

Q: How do I know if my carpet is under 12mm deep?
Straighten a paperclip, push it through the carpet and underlay until it touches the subfloor, then measure from that point to the top of the pile. If the total is more than 12mm, choose a different mat from the comparison table above.

Need Hard Floor or Deeper Carpet Protection? See Our Polycarbonate Chair Mat (Rectangular)

This chair mat with lip is for carpets up to 12mm deep only. If you have a hard floor, or a deeper carpet, our rectangular polycarbonate chair mat is available with smooth backing for hard floors and claw backing for carpets of all depths.

View the product here: Chair Mat Polycarbonate Rectangular