Marvelux Office Chair Mat for Carpeted Floors Heavy Duty Polycarbonate for Medium Pile Carpets Rectangular 30 x 48

A clear upgrade for my home office This Marvelux office chair mat turned out to be a simple but meaningful upgrade to my workspace. The first thing I noticed is that it arrives shipped flat—not rolled—so I didn’t have to deal with curling corners or the frustrating wait for it to settle. It’s clear, which lets the carpet underneath show through without looking bulky or out of place. On my medium-pile carpet, the difference in mobility is night and day. Before, my chair wheels dug into the fibers and left ruts that were tough to move across. With the mat, I can glide smoothly without that sinking feeling, and it has already started protecting the carpet from wear. The polycarbonate feels sturdy underfoot, not soft or flimsy, and there’s no chemical odor like some mats give off. I also appreciate that it doesn’t shift around once placed—the studded backing keeps it in place without damaging the carpet. The size (36x48) is generous enough for rolling back and forth while working at the desk, though if you have a larger workspace you might want to size up. Bottom line: A durable, no-nonsense chair mat that performs exactly as promised. If you’re tired of fighting with your chair wheels on carpet, this is a worthwhile investment. Read more

If I could give this mat 0 stars, I would. At first, it seemed great. Just the right size. That was short lived. It got cracks in it within 3 weeks. I would have sent it back if I hadn't thrown away the box. I was told a polycarbonate mat wouldn't crack. A mat that only lasts 3 weeks is not worth anything. Don't waste your money. Read more

I put this mat in a small area where I have a computer/accessories wood work station. There are walls at the back and both sides. I have base board at the bottom of the walls. This mate measures 471/4 X 53 inches (at least mine did). I laid the mat on carpet and it was approx.1/8 inch from either side wall and touching the back wall. I then installed a wood molding on the mat at the bottom of the baseboard on the three walls. The mat will not move. It looks very nice and seems to be extremely sturdy. I cannot attest to durability since I have not had it down very long. I am approx. 210-215 lbs and that (with the chair) leaves an indentation in the mat but doesn't last. The mat is not very thick but has the "spikes" on the back to hold in the carpet. I would like to comment on the mat when received. It was in a box rolled up as some other reviewers have stated. And as others have said it will try to go back to it's FLAT condition when the securing wrapping is released/cut. It would be best to have someone help at this point but if you are like me-don't want to ask anyone for help unless absolutely necessary. If the wrapping is cut and there is nothing else holding it in the coiled condition it WILL open up with a LOT of force and could possibly cause harm. This is what I did: Took a rope and made a small loop in one end and placed the other end through that loop making a lasso. Before the mat wrapping is cut any-place the rope around the mat approx. in the middle. Look to see how the mat will open when the wrapping is cut. Tie the other end to some stationary hold down point. I did this in the yard (didn't have room in the garage). Then start slowly cutting the plastic binding from one side with one hand and hold the rope in the other hand. As you cut the binding the mat roll will start to open-give it a little slack by pulling the rope towards you an carefully relaxing to let it slowly open. It may jerk but if you have it tied down it cannot open fully. Then start cutting the wrapping from the other side from where you started and cut toward the middle. It will only open so far then you can pull the rope toward you and relax for slack until it is fully opened. I left it in the sun and it will take a while to get back in a complete flat condition but not long. Hope this helps others out there. This is a very good item and I highly recommend it. Read more

1st - Great mat. No waiting for it to flatten out. Heavy duty steel frame, very heavy chair rolls beautifully. Very pleased. 2nd - Almost took off another star - Yes, I know they have a warning on the rolled up mat (although I didn't see at first). And yes, they warn you and show a video. STILL, I underestimated the strength it required to keep the mat under control while cutting the plastic wrap that held it in place - I thought if I was on the side of it, I wouldn't get hurt. But, holding it tightly, when the last of the wrap was cut the mat did not just open automatically - it exploded!! No melodrama here.... I had no control over it at all and fell forward very hard onto the back side of the mat (where all the little spikes are). Bruising and bleeding from cuts. SOOOO, take them seriously - you need two people or one very strong person who has great balance to open this thing up. So grateful it didn't hit my face. Read more