Computer Chair Mat

Computer Chair Mat - Rolling With Ease


I run a business from my home, and I have the typical home office setup with a computer desk, printer, telephone, scanner, file cabinets, and a rolling chair. I wish I had a hard floor in my house, so that my chair would roll easily in my office. Unfortunately, I have carpet, so I have to use a computer chair mat. Since I'm sitting down aproximately 8 hours per day, the mat will eventually start to get cracks in it, and there is hardly anything more annoying than trying to manuever around the office on a broken chairmat. I started doing some research to see if I could find a longer-lasting or even permanet solution, besides installing wood or ceramic floors. There are some decent options available, but it really comes down to a few factors, like how big of an area you want to cover, and how much you want to spend.

I usually replace the chairmats once every 8 to 12 months, and I think I spend about $40 everytime I purchase a replacement. I found some Trans-Stat® mats at Bizchair.com by ES Robbins™ that seem to be of higher quality because they offer a lifetime guarantee against cracking, chipping, breaking, or shattering under normal use. They are designed for Low-pile carpets and come in three different sizes; 36"W x 48"D Lip: 20" x 10", 45" W x 53"D Lip: 25" x 12", or 46"W x 60"D Lip: 25" x 12". And, you can get them with or without a lip. Some of the features include anti-skid textured surface, repels harmful static discharges that cause computer malfunctions, and beveled edge for easy rolling on and off. The retail prices on this mat is $99.99, and you also receive free shipping. From what I read on the reviews they seem to be considered very heavy, thick, and durable by customers who have used them.

SnapMat Executive Wood Rectangular Chair Mats, SMRO-SN by SnapMat is another type of computer chair mat offered on this website. It is designed for hard floors and carpet with a tough laminate surface allowing the chair to roll easily. Unlike the carpet mats, they do not have spikes to keep them in place. Instead, there are small gripper pads on the bottom to protect the floor and prevent any sliding from occurring. They come in multiple colors like cherry, oak, and, walnut. Also, you can find many of these mats in a round shape if that fits your office and desk better.