Several hours of sitting on your office chair on a typical busy working day may lead to back pains despite having a comfortable office chair, hence the need for office chair mats. This is because office chair mats make it easy for you to move in and maneuver your chair. Apart from this, office chair mats also protect the flooring from the wear and tear caused by chair casters.

Office chair mats come in different kinds, shapes, designs, materials and sizes. Some office chair mats are intended for carpeted floors, while others are for uncarpeted hard floors. Office chair mats are often rectangular in shape, while others are round, with lips, oval, ellipse and many other irregular shapes. Many office floor mats are made of clear vinyl, while others have colors and are constructed of rubber or even bamboo. Most likely, there are office chair mats with sizes that will fit the space below your office chair. If you have a hard time finding office chair mats that best fit your office, you can have it custom made. Below are reviews of some office chair mats.

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 The bamboo chair mat is a unique alternative to the usual utilitarian clear vinyl or rubber. While most vinyl chair mats are deliberately designed to appear invisible so as not to jar with your furnishing, the beautiful sturdy finish of the bamboo chair mat is worthy of prominent display as it adaptably accentuates your decor. Bamboo chair mats vary in size and shape. A typical bamboo chair mat can conveniently be rolled like a mat for portability and easy storage. Anji Mountain Bamboo chair mat is the most popular brand of its kind. The material to construct this bamboo chair mat is responsibly sourced from sustainable protected forests, making it ecologically friendly.

Dark Cherry Bamboo Roll-Up Chair Mat

This 36-by-48-inch bamboo chair mat combines aesthetics and functionality. Its beautiful dark cherry finish makes you want to flaunt rather than keep it inconspicuous, the way most clear chair mats are designed to be. Kiln-dried and carbonized, this bamboo chair mat is built from Anji Mountain bamboo that is harvested from sustainable protected forests, thus, making it ecologically friendly. These type of bamboo chair mats boast of an extra felt backing for support and for protection of the floor. This 1/4-inch thick bamboo chair mat comes with 2-inch wide slats and a 9 1/4-inch tongue. It is portable and easy to store as it can be rolled. This bamboo chair mat also comes in the natural finish version. Read the rest of this entry

As the computer became an established indispensable device at home and in the office, the need for many of its accessories and other related items have also dramatically arisen, including computer tables, computer chairs and computer chair mats. Computer chair mats offer a handful of benefits for computer users. Tapping away at the computer for hours can be torture to the muscles all over your body, not just your hands or wrists. The positioning of your body has an impact on these muscle aches. Your work station, or at least your computer table and chair must allow you to be able to move comfortably and freely. For this reason, using a comfortable, if possible, ergonomic keyboard, computer table and computer chair are helpful to avoid such aches. Moreover, with computer chair mats installed in your office or workstation, your feet can rest more comfortably, you can move more or swivel your chair easily, without the danger of slipping and without the risk of scratching or scuffing your floor.

When choosing from the various selections of computer chair mats, you have to consider several factors including their durability, size and shape, design, antistatic and protective qualities. Ensure that the computer chair mats you select are durable enough to support heavy weight computer chairs. Measure the spaces your work stations can accommodate for the computer chair mats so that you can buy those that fit best. Besides the size and shape, you will surely prefer computer chair mats with designs that match that of your office or home. Lastly, look for computer chair mats that safely shield you from slipping and your floors from being scratched, possess antistatic properties, and some even are protective of the environment. Read the rest of this entry

A desk chair mat is a valuable item in every office or space in your home where you sit in front of the computer. The main purpose of a desk chair mat is to protect your valuable flooring from being scratched by chair casters as you move about while you work. Besides shielding your floor, the desk chair mat ideally also enables you to easily maneuver or glide your chair across the floor without the risk of slipping. With this comfort, you can also be assured to be safeguarded from back pains. To enjoy these benefits, before buying, check if a desk chair mat has anchor points on its underside and an anti-skid texture top.

Another factor to consider in choosing a desk chair mat is its thickness in accordance to its durability to withstand heavy traffic. Also note that desk chair mats come in different types to match the type of flooring you have, whether it is carpeted, uncarpeted or hard floor. Lastly, assess if the shape, size and design or color of the desk chair mat will fit in the space where you intend to install it and match the theme in your room or office. Read the rest of this entry

The substantial amount of money you invested for your tasteful hardwood floor accentuates the need for a hardwood floor chair mat to provide protection against scratches and scuffs. Additionally, a hardwood floor chair mat do not just protect your floor, it also keeps you safe from back pains by enabling you to move your chair with ease while reducing the risk of slipping.

Most hardwood floor chair mats are constructed of PVC, vinyl, rubber or polycarbonate materials. There is even a type of hardwood floor chair mat that is made of bamboo. Different types of hardwood floor chair mat vary in durability, functionality, aesthetic value, and environment and health protection. The important thing is that it delivers its main purpose of protecting you and your hardwood floor. Below are some hardwood floor chair mats you can choose from. Read the rest of this entry