Chair Mats & Floor Mats 

"Chair and Floor Mats Provide Ease of Movement and Protection Special chair mats and floor mats are office essentials. They can preserve carpeting and flooring and allow office chairs to roll freely in any room, regardless of floor covering. Having a smooth surface underneath the office chair allows the user freedom of movement while at the desk. If the chair is placed directly onto a carpeted surface, the wheels sink into the carpet pile, and movement is hindered. Chair wheels that are directly upon a hard floor surface may cause some scratching, marring or other damage as the chair is moved around during normal work activities. Chair mats usually are shaped to fit the desk area, with an extension ""tongue"" that is meant to be placed directly under the desk. This special shape gives support to the worker's feet. The entire mat also helps to protect the rug from getting deep impressions pressed into it from the weight of the chair and worker. The broad size of the chair mat actually distributes weight from pressure points under wheels across the entire area that is covered by the mat. Manufacturers like E.S. Robbins, Floortex, Guardian and others have custom shapes that can be ordered; measure the workspace at the widest area. A common chair mat size is 45x53 inches. Chair mats come in clear materials, so carpeting or flooring may be seen through the mat. Mats are also available in parquet or bamboo, in addition to vinyl, acrylic and glass. Those mats that will be placed upon carpeting should be studded on the bottom to grip onto the carpeting. Mats by E.S. Robbins feature Anchormat peg cleats that hold mats securely. Mats that will be placed upon hard flooring do not require studding. Edges may be beveled for easy movement on and off the mat. One item to look for when purchasing chair mats is the ""no crack"" feature. Cracking will interfere with smooth rolling. Anti-static chair mats are best used around electronic equipment. Floor mats are also available in many different styles. Many businesses use anti-fatigue vinyl mats to help employees that have jobs where they must stand for long periods of time. Floor mats should have gripper bottoms and rounded edges with beveling is good for preventing falls or trips. Floor mats are produced from many materials, including rubber, plastic, and foam backed materials. Outdoor areas can benefit from the use of special wiper/scraper mats to help employees and visitors clean off footwear prior to entering the building. Ordering chair mats and floors mats online is important and easy; delivery will be made direct to the home or office location. View all the different types of indoor and outdoor mats now featured in the online Sears Office Products, Chair Mats and Floor Mats catalog. "