The Disadvantages of not having a Chair Mat!

Tarnishing the floor One of the biggest benefits of desk chair mats is that they protect the floor below. Not only do they protect it from the direct contact with your office chair, but they protect it from unforeseen occurrences, as well. The cup of coffee that fell from your desk? Your mat is the reason your carpet isn’t stained forever..

Physical Strain You don’t need to perform manual labour to find your job strenuous – sitting for eight hours a day is hard on your body. From the back to the shoulders, from the neck to the toes, no muscles are left unaffected by the repetitive nature of office work. A desk chair mat won’t eliminate discomfort completely (having the right chair is very important, too), but  chair mats allow you to move around with ease. The chair rolls across the mat with little effort on your part, making it easier on your musculoskeletal system.

Ruining the ambience Desk chair mats add a visual appeal to your office. An office that looks good is conducive to productivity. It’s pretty straight-forward: an ambience that is clean, tidy, and organised will usually be more conducive to work than disorderly environments.

Eliminating safety Do you remember that time your office chair got caught in the carpet? Do you remember how you pushed with your legs until the chair fell over? That wouldn’t have happened with a desk chair mat. .  

Desk chair mats are necessities for all of these reasons. Not only do they protect your floor and your body, but they help you stay as productive as possible..

Office Products Online   has a wide range of PVC and Polycarbonate chair mats (rectangular and keyhole shaped) in sizes to suit all situations. 

Chair mats have many visible and non-visible benefits, so when purchasing your chair mat bear in mind a few points which will help you to choose the right mat. The type of floor surface in your work area is one of the most important factors. There are mats designed specifically for hard floors, and then different mats for low pile carpet, medium pile carpet and plush pile carpet.  A simple pin test will guide you toward the right chair for your type of carpet. Take a pin and push it gently into your carpet until you feel resistance. Measure from the end of the pin to the top of the 'pile'. If this distance measures  2-5mm, a low pile mat is required, 6- 20mm a medium pile mat and over 20mm a plush pile mat.

The difference between PVC and Polycarbonate mats is also simple. PVC mats are more suitable for situations where the chair is stationery for longer periods of time (i.e. not being constantly rolled backwards and forwrds) and Polycarbonate being harder and more durable is better for chairs that have a lot of movement.

 The size and shape of your chair mat is determined by the type and scope of any movement your chair will have 

The team at Office Products Online is available to assist you with the selection of your chair mat - so call us now on 0-800-535-029. Here is a link to the wide range of chair mat options available.

AND DON'T FORGET  - for the price of a few chair mats you can avoid the cost of repairing or replacing your floor covering!!    .