Desk chair mats are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and making sure you choose the correct product can mean the difference between comfortable, easy gliding or a damaged floor. There a number of reasons why people choose to use hair and floor protection mats, this include:
Ergonomic Product - Makes movement easier for chairs whilst relieving leg fatigue
Floor Protection - Protects all types of flooring, from hard floors to carpeted
Anti-static Mats - Protect from electrostatic charges which can come from electrical appliances and components
Design Product - Protects and brings colour, style and design to your floor
When selecting the best chair mat for your use you need to consider things such as flooring type/backing, shape, size, thickness, edging and material used
Hard floor or carpet mats?
Depending the type of flooring, a carpet mat will have friendly grippers for maximum hold, a hard floor mat will be smooth backed which stops mat from slipping and protects the floor from being scratched or damaged
Choosing the best shape?
There are a number of different shapes available, with some designed for specific applications. Rectangular chair mats are very popular along with rectangular base mat with a “lip,” which is ideal for protecting the floor around and under a desk.
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Size?
When choosing the size of your chair mat you need to make sure that it covers your chair rolling area, this is the farthest most points you roll to retrieve items from your desk
Edging?
The choose of edge is normal either bevelled (sloped) or straight. Straight edge chair mats are best for hard floors and bevelled edge chair mats are best for use with carpets
PVC or Polycarbonate?
PVC - offers maximum transparency and are guaranteed not to crack, chip, break or shatter under normal conditions
Polycarbonate - the durable and more environmentally friendly alternative. Polycarbonate mats are odourless (ideal for people who suffer from allergies), fire-resistant in accordance with 4102/B1, completely free of any toxic chemicals and are very easy to clean with just soap and water
By choosing the best chair mate for your environment correctly, you will be provided with years of user comfort, easy movement and will protect your floor from damage
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