Guide to Office Chair Mats

Purchase a business chair mat style for the type of flooring you have

Want to protect a hardwood floor? With today's options, you can protect just about any type of flooring. The older styles of chair mats often had "studs" on the bottom. While these worked fine for carpeted floors, they couldn't be used on wood or cement flooring. New "studless" mats protect non-carpeted floors and keep them looking great.

I recommend: Search Eldon's office chair mats depending on the type of flooring you have in your office. Buy an anti-static floor mat for computer work stations to help protect your valuable equipment. Office Depot and other retailers often carry chair mats for different pile carpeting.

Choose an office furniture mat in a shape that fits the desk area

Different shaped chair mats allow you to fit an office chair mat into a tight space or various desk alignments. Along with varying sized rectangle mats, you can also find beaker, round and modular shaped mats. These can be great options for L-shaped desks or small areas where a rectangle just won't fit.

I recommend: Designer oval office chair mats give a modern look to your office. Can’t find the size you want? You can custom order an office chair mat for your office.

Buy a durable, high-quality office chair mat

If you're thinking that a chair mat is a chair mat, you need to reconsider. Not all office chair mats are created equal and you're better off buying durable ones right from the start rather than having to replace them multiple times over the next months and years. Although the lower price may entice you, consider the durability that you'll be getting and weigh the options.

I recommend: Compare traditional mats to Glassmats, which offers a lifetime guarantee against cracks and tears. Chair Mats and More also offers a lifetime guarantee for their floor mats under regular use. Try beautiful wood chair mats for added durability.

Look for attractive options like wooden chair mats

Gone are the days when all you had to choose from were plastic mats that grabbed attention. Today, you can order custom wood chair mats or nearly invisible vinyl mats that allow the flooring underneath to show through. Rather than have an office chair mat eyesore, go for an attractive addition to your office space.

I recommend: Go eco-friendly with a recycled resin or  bamboo office chair mat. Bizchair has a number of beautiful wood designs in different shapes (as well as free shipping). The Mat Store has not only wood laminate chair mats but also ones in various colors and faux finishes. You can also find graphic floor mats to add a splash of color to your office.