So, before we help you evaluate chair mat features with our “How to Select the Perfect Chair Mat,” consider “Why You Need a Chair Mat.” There are four key reasons. Did you know that most flooring manufacturers will void their warranties unless you use chair mats? That’s because without mats, rolling office chairs damage flooring surfaces. Chair mats protect flooring from indentations, scuffs and other marks, and from spills. Chair mats also make it much easier to move within your workspace—it takes 80% less effort to roll your chair on a mat than on carpet. And rolling your chair around on carpet all day can cause back pain and leg strain. Not to mention the static electricity carpet generates. An anti-static chair mat prevents static from reaching your computer or other electronic equipment, where it could cause you to lose data, or could damage your equipment. With the right chair mat, moving around your workspace is easier, you extend the life of your flooring—a real money-saver—and you protect your data and equipment from static electricity.

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If your workspace includes computers or other electronic equipment, it’s a good idea to buy an anti-static mat. windsor side chairs for saleThe thicker your carpet, the thicker your chair mat should be. cheap chairs for sale in jamaicaThinner mats may bow or crack on carpets with thick pile and/or padding.cheap table and chairs in leeds Then assess the space you want your chair mat to cover. vintage metal chairs dallasLook at the total floor space, the width of your desk, the size of your chair’s base, and the area you’ll want to move around in. rocking chair for 18 month old

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