I'm looking for an anti-fatigue mat that can also function as a chair mat so I don't have to swap mats. Would this withstand a rolling deskchair?
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I have a standing desk and use a drafting chair from time to time, and the mat has worked fine. I can't speak from experience as to whether it would work for a rolling desk chair, but I would assume based on how it's handled my chair that it would be fine. If you're looking, though, to protect your floor from scrape marks from the rolling chair, this mat might not be big enough. You could probably just put a large, thin plastic mat on the bottom & then this mat, if that's your goal.
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i do not recommend it. this is a cushioned mat, not a chair not, they are two different products. If you got this, you would simply ruin the mat and the wheels would get stuck in the foam and tip you over when backing up :) look for a harder rubber mat for the chair that will allow it to roll, not sink in. Hope this helps!
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RollingSandsHarmony supplies the mat for Amazon. The material appears to be a of synthetic foam structure. It is not natural rubber. My guess is that it would take years for it to degrade... In its favor, the mat is comfortable and cushions nicely. It is still slippery when I get sweated up. Hope this helps!
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Hello MR, I use the mat in a home office with carpet and an adjustable keyboard that goes from sit to stand. The mat works perfectly on carpet, although it may shift slightly over time. This will depend on the type of carpet and really thick or shaggy carpet may add to the level of shifting. However, I do not believe this is a safety hazard and I have certainly not experienced any level of shifting that would cause a concern. I use the mat for more than 12 hours a day on carpet and no concerns. Obviously, you know the rule about chairs on the mat. :) However, since you mentioned sit to stand,. I have been using an exercise ball so I do not have to move the mat when I do want to sit down. Yes, it may sound crazy, but an exercise ball can make a nice alternative chair. :) I hope that helps. I really like this mat and find it more than comfortable for long periods of standing. I will tell you that it takes a couple days for the matt to lay flat once you take it from the box. Also, I wanted to point out that for a while the mats were being shipped with the incorrect warranty card. So, if the box says 10-year warranty and the card says seven, hang on to the card and the label from the box. I informed the company of this issue and they were working with their partner to correct the issue.
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I don't think you will find a stiffer mat anywhere and I think it matters more about whats under the mat than on top. If you have thick carpet and a thick pad...you will likely get some cracks in the mat after about a year based on my experiences with this brand. The other mats I have tried are all too flexible and my chair didn't roll well on them.
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If it was me, no I would not get this mat for what you have in mind. Also keep in mind also that although it says Heavy Duty....It really is not. You might begin tripping on the edges.
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I have used it on a desk top. when not in use I put it in a closet. I don't fold or roll it. I wish I had bought something thicker with straps. My grandson at 9 months is now rolling over and is very active when changing his diaper. One with straps is much safer. I would go to Target and get one there.
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I haven't tried using my mat with a chair, so I can't really say whether it would leave permanent indents in the mat. But based on what I have read, it is not recommended to put a chair on most anti-fatigue mats. As far as I know, the only one made for use with chairs is the Wearwell Urethane 501 Rejuvenator Ultra Soft-Cell Anti-Fatigue Mat, for Dry Areas, 2' Width x 3' Length x 5/8" Thickness, Black. See here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00065UERS .
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I can't really compare. I've always wanted to try the expensive anti-fatigue mats, but could not afford it. I'd say the imprint mat is good and certainly a good price. We'll see how it holds up. Good luck
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It's good for standing but definitely not the best. My colleague has one that is much thicker and provides more cushion. That said, the mat is much to soft for a rolling chair.
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Yes the mat will stay in place. I am using it right now on a wood table. I had to wash it first , because it stinks , smells. But after a few days it is not so bad. After a week you can' smell anything. Wash in soapy water and let air dry. Again it does not move on my table . I like the mat. I play games on it with no movement. My mouse slides nicely on it.
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I suppose you could not put the rollers on, but it would make it difficult to get out if the chair when you're pulled up close to a desk or table. If you are concerned about damage to your wood floor, I would get a chair mat. This will protect the wood, and you will still be able to use this chair.
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The thickness of the mat is 2.5 millimeters. Now I measured the mat NOT including the extended length of the prongs that stick out from underneath the mat to grip the carpet. The wheels on my desk chair are 2 inches wide - I weigh almost 300 lbs and this mat does not even have any indentations when I scoot across it with my chair. Other people have complained that every week or so they may have to move the mat because it shifts a little from the original position. I have not noticed this. I think the size of your desk chair wheel has to be considered as well. Obviously the wider it is the better it will displace weight on the surface of the mat thus limiting any indentations. I love this mat and would recommend it to everyone. The fact that I weigh so much and it with stands that is amazing!! Hope this helped.
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Hello Bonnie, the other people answered correctly. It rolls up like a rug and gets quite compact. The only problem I have is that it is a little stiff when rolled up, even more so than an excercise mat. So if you leave it rolled up too long it retains shape for a few days after unfolding.
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No, it is soft plastic. I don't believe you would be able to roll an office chair around on it!
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We use this mat to stand on and walk on. It has held it's shape under heavy use in this capacity for several months. We do not put objects on it so do not know if it will hold up under the weight.
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I have had no problem. I have them on kitchen chairs, rolling directly on a laminate floor. As I recall, most office chair mats have a rough surface. For that application a harder caster may be a better answer.
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I use it off the edge of the desk, and it did develop a small crack in the front. I still continue to use it that way and it does give when I rest my wrists on it. It would be best if it had support. I was thinking about seeing if I could add support under the front edge.