Do I actually need a chair mat?

If you're at a desk regularly and the floor underneath is carpet, laminate or wood, yes. Castors concentrate a lot of weight into small contact points and move constantly. Carpet flattens into a worn patch, and hard floors pick up scratches from grit caught in the wheels. A mat costs a fraction of repairing either.

What's the difference between a carpet chair mat and a hard floor one?

Carpet mats have studs on the underside that grip down into the pile. Hard floor mats have a smooth or grip-coated underside instead. Putting a studded mat on wood or laminate will mark it, and putting a smooth mat on thick carpet means it slides about. Check your flooring before ordering.

What size should I get?

Measure how far your chair actually travels, not just the desk footprint. Around 90 x 120cm suits a standard desk and single monitor. A wider or corner desk usually needs 120 x 150cm or bigger. If the desk is against a wall, consider a lipped mat so you get coverage under the desk without wasted material behind the chair.

Will a chair mat damage my wooden or laminate floor?

Not if you buy the right type. A hard floor mat is designed to sit flat without marking. Lift it every few weeks and vacuum underneath, because trapped grit is the usual cause of scratches rather than the mat itself.

What is a lipped chair mat?

It's a rectangular mat with a tongue extending from one edge. The tongue slides under the desk to protect the area where your feet and the desk legs sit, while the main body covers the chair's range of movement. It's a good choice when a desk sits flush against a wall.

Do anti-fatigue mats make a real difference?

For anyone standing more than an hour at a time, yes. The cushioned core encourages small changes in weight and posture instead of holding you rigid, which is what causes the aching in feet and lower back. If you only stand occasionally, you'll probably manage without one.

How do I clean an office mat?

Wipe hard floor and chair mats with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid solvents and harsh cleaners, which can cloud or weaken the material. Fabric anti-fatigue mats can usually be vacuumed and spot cleaned. Lift any mat every few weeks and clean the floor underneath.

What are your delivery and returns terms?

Delivery is free to the UK mainland and orders arrive within 3 to 5 working days, with no hidden fees at checkout. If you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong size, you can return it, but the return postage is yours to cover. If something arrives faulty or damaged, contact us and we'll handle it separately.

Office Mats

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An office chair does more damage to a floor than people expect. The castors on a typical desk chair concentrate a lot of weight into five small points, and those points move dozens of times a day. On carpet that flattens the pile into a worn patch. On laminate or wood, grit gets picked up by the wheels and dragged across the surface, which is how those fine scratches appear around a desk.

Office mats stop that happening. They're a cheap fix for a problem that gets expensive once the flooring needs replacing.

Our range covers the main jobs. Chair mats sit under a desk chair and take the wear instead of your floor, with different versions for carpet and for hard floors. Anti-fatigue mats give you a cushioned surface to stand on if you use a sit stand desk. Anti-slip mats and floor protectors keep smaller items steady, whether that's a mat under a desk on a polished floor or something to stop a filing cabinet marking the boards.

If you work from home in a room that was never meant to be an office, this is usually the first thing worth buying after the chair itself. A spare bedroom with a decent carpet or an original wood floor will show wear surprisingly quickly once you're in it five days a week.

Most office mats fall somewhere between £20 and £100, depending on size and material. That compares well to re-carpeting a room or having a wooden floor sanded and refinished.

Delivery is free to the UK mainland and orders arrive within 3 to 5 working days. No hidden fees at checkout. If you order the wrong size and change your mind, you can return it, though the return postage is yours to cover.

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Floortex Cleartex TrYlok PVC Chair Mat for Low Pile Carpets up to 6mm - Office Mats

Cleartex TrYlok PVC Chair Mat for Low Pile Carpets, 90x120cm, Anti-Slip, Durable

From £48.98 £50.42

Ecotex Pallet:Floortex® Ecotex® BioPlus Eco Friendly Carbon Neutral Polycarbonate Chair Mat for Carpet - Office Mats

Carpet Protection Chair Mat - Ecotex BioPlus 35"x47" Eco-Friendly Polycarbonate

From £73.50

Cleartex Pallet:Cleartex® Enhanced Polymer Rectangular Chair Mat for Carpets up to 9mm - Office Mats

Eco-Friendly Cleartex Chair Mat for Carpets, 30"x48" - Enhanced Polymer.

From £2,258.51

Ecotex Pallet:Floortex® Ecotex® BioPVC Eco Friendly Carbon Neutral PVC Chair Mat for Carpet & Hard Floor - Office Mats

Sustainable Ecotex BioPlus Chair Mat for Carpet & Hard Floor, Clear, 35"x47"

£2,637.72

Ultimat Pallet:Ultimat® Polycarbonate Rectangular Chair Mat for Hard Floor - Office Mats

Protect Hard Floors: Ultimat Clear Polycarbonate Chair Mat - Eco-Friendly & Odorless.

From £2,013.36

FloorTex Pallet:Floortex® Black Standing Comfort Mat - Office Mats

Anti-Fatigue Office Mat by Floortex - Cushioned for Standing Comfort.

From £52.15

Megamat Pallet:Megamat® Extra Thick Chair Mat for Hard Floors & Carpets - Office Mats

Heavy-Duty Office Chair Mat, Megamat Clear Polycarbonate 46"x60", Hard Floor & Carpet Protection.

From £176.46

Ecotex Pallet:Floortex® Ecotex® BioPlus Eco Friendly Carbon Neutral Polycarbonate Chair Mat for Hard Floors - Office Mats

Eco-Friendly Ecotex BioPlus Chair Mat, 46" x 60", Hard Floor Protection

From £2,287.24

Cleartex Pallet:Cleartex® Enhanced Polymer Rectangular Chair Mat for Hard Floors - Office Mats

Office Chair Mat for Hard Floors - Cleartex Evolutionmat Recyclable, Anti-Slip

From £2,040.17

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Rectangular Chair Mat for Carpets up to 6mm - 90 x 120cm - Office Mats

Carpet Protector Chair Mat by Floortex - 90 x 120cm Vinyl for Carpets up to 6mm.

£54.25

Floortex Advantagemat® PVC Rectangular Chair Mat for Hard Floor - 75 x 120cm - Office Mats

Office Chair Mat for Hard Floors - Floortex Cleartex AdvantageMat PVC 75 x 120cm.

£45.59

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Lipped Chair Mat for Carpets up to 6mm - 90 x 120cm - Office Mats

Carpet Protection Chair Mat, Floortex Advantagemat, 90x120cm, Clear Vinyl, Lipped for up to 6mm Pile

£52.97

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Rectangular Chair Mat for Hard Floor - 116 x 150cm - Office Mats

Office Chair Mat for Hard Floors - Floortex Advantagemat 116x150cm Clear Vinyl

£96.28

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Lipped Chair Mat for Carpets up to 6mm - 115 x 134cm - Office Mats

Office Chair Mat for Low Pile Carpet, 115x134cm Clear Vinyl Floor Protector

£69.93

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Rectangular Chair Mat for Carpets up to 6mm - 75 x 120cm - Office Mats

Carpet Protection Chair Mat by Floortex - 75 x 120cm Vinyl, Phthalate-Free & Durable

£48.98

Floortex Advantagemat® Vinyl Rectangular Chair Mat for Carpets up to 6mm - 116 x 150cm - Office Mats

Carpet Protector Mat for Office Chairs, Floortex Advantagemat, 116 x 150cm, Clear Vinyl, Phthalate-Free

£96.28

Advantagemat Pallet:Advantagemat® Rectangular Chair Mat for Hard Floor - Rug

Chair Mat for Hard Floors Rectangular Advantagemat Durable Floor Protection and Spill Resistance

From £1,692.56

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Floortex® Ecotex® Marlon BioPlus Polycarbonate Chair Mat - Rug

Eco-Friendly Office Chair Mat For Healthier Workspaces BioPlus Polycarbonate ISCC Certified Mass Balancing Process

From £53.86 £68.17

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Floortex® Megamat® Extra Thick Chair Mat for Hard Floors & Carpets - Rug

Big Tall Heavy-Duty Chair Mat for Hard Floors and Carpets Megamat Polycarbonate Extra Thick 500 Lb

From £177.82 £258.93

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Floortex® Ultimat® Polycarbonate Rectangular Chair Mat - Rug

Office Chair Mat for Carpeted Floors Ultimat Polycarbonate Clear with High Durability and Impact-Resistant

From £48.91 £60.00

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Floortex® Ecotex® Marvec BioPVC Chair Mat - Rug

Eco Friendly Office Chair Mat For Eco Conscious Workspaces Ecotex BioPVC ISCC Certified Mass Balancing Bio Circular

From £60.19 £78.64

Carpet mats and hard floor mats are not interchangeable

This is the single most important thing to get right, and it's the mistake we see most often.

A chair mat made for carpet has small spikes or studs on the underside. Those grip down into the pile and hold the mat still. Put one of those on a wooden or laminate floor and the studs will mark it, which is exactly the outcome you were trying to avoid.

A hard floor mat has a smooth or lightly textured underside, often with a grip coating instead of studs. It sits flat and stays put through friction. Use one of those on a thick carpet and it'll slide around under you all day.

Check which floor you have before ordering. If you've got a low pile carpet or a carpet tile, look for a mat rated for low pile specifically.

Working out the size

Measure the area your chair actually travels across, not just the footprint of the desk. Most people roll back further than they think, particularly if they get up frequently.

For a standard desk and a single monitor, something around 90 x 120cm covers most of it. A wider desk, a corner setup or a chair you move about in wants 120 x 150cm or larger. If your desk sits against a wall, a lipped mat is worth considering. That's the shape with a rectangular tongue that extends under the desk, giving you protection where your feet rest without wasting mat behind you.

Standing desks and anti-fatigue mats

If you've moved to a sit stand desk, a hard floor underfoot becomes noticeable within an hour or two. Anti-fatigue mats use a cushioned core that encourages small shifts in weight and posture rather than locking you in one position. Some include raised areas or a textured surface to move about on.

They're a genuine improvement for anyone standing more than an hour at a stretch. If you only stand occasionally, you probably don't need one.

Anti-slip mats and smaller protectors

Not everything needs a full chair mat. A smaller anti-slip mat under a desk leg, a printer stand or a filing cabinet stops the item creeping across a polished floor and takes the pressure off a single point. These are inexpensive and worth adding when you're already ordering something larger.

What separates a good mat from a poor one

Thickness and material do most of the work. A mat that's too thin will crack under castor pressure within months, usually where the chair sits most. Polycarbonate holds up better than basic PVC and stays clear rather than yellowing. Bevelled edges matter too, as a squared off edge becomes a trip hazard and catches on the vacuum.

Give it a day to settle

Mats are shipped rolled or folded, so expect a slight curl at first. Lay yours flat in a warm room for 24 to 48 hours before putting the chair on it. Don't try to force it flat with heavy objects, as that can crease the material permanently.

Office Mats Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually need a chair mat?

If you're at a desk regularly and the floor underneath is carpet, laminate or wood, yes. Castors concentrate a lot of weight into small contact points and move constantly. Carpet flattens into a worn patch, and hard floors pick up scratches from grit caught in the wheels. A mat costs a fraction of repairing either.
What's the difference between a carpet chair mat and a hard floor one?

Carpet mats have studs on the underside that grip down into the pile. Hard floor mats have a smooth or grip-coated underside instead. Putting a studded mat on wood or laminate will mark it, and putting a smooth mat on thick carpet means it slides about. Check your flooring before ordering.
What size should I get?

Measure how far your chair actually travels, not just the desk footprint. Around 90 x 120cm suits a standard desk and single monitor. A wider or corner desk usually needs 120 x 150cm or bigger. If the desk is against a wall, consider a lipped mat so you get coverage under the desk without wasted material behind the chair.
Will a chair mat damage my wooden or laminate floor?

Not if you buy the right type. A hard floor mat is designed to sit flat without marking. Lift it every few weeks and vacuum underneath, because trapped grit is the usual cause of scratches rather than the mat itself.
What is a lipped chair mat?

It's a rectangular mat with a tongue extending from one edge. The tongue slides under the desk to protect the area where your feet and the desk legs sit, while the main body covers the chair's range of movement. It's a good choice when a desk sits flush against a wall.
Do anti-fatigue mats make a real difference?

For anyone standing more than an hour at a time, yes. The cushioned core encourages small changes in weight and posture instead of holding you rigid, which is what causes the aching in feet and lower back. If you only stand occasionally, you'll probably manage without one.
How do I clean an office mat?

Wipe hard floor and chair mats with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid solvents and harsh cleaners, which can cloud or weaken the material. Fabric anti-fatigue mats can usually be vacuumed and spot cleaned. Lift any mat every few weeks and clean the floor underneath.
What are your delivery and returns terms?

Delivery is free to the UK mainland and orders arrive within 3 to 5 working days, with no hidden fees at checkout. If you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong size, you can return it, but the return postage is yours to cover. If something arrives faulty or damaged, contact us and we'll handle it separately.