Which side of a desk mat goes down?

This mat is intended to be used textured side up. The textured side is more durable. Do you find this helpful? The smooth side goes up, the glossy grainy side goes down.

What is a lip on a chair mat?

Another popular design is a rectangular base mat with a “lip,” which is defined as a protrusion or extension from the edge of the mat and this portion is placed under the desk. The lip protects the floor under the desk where the chair may roll if scooted all the way in.

Do you need a mat for a rolling chair?

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.

How do you cut an office chair mat?

Cutting through polycarbonate mats is simple; you can do it with a pair of hand shears if it’s made of thin material. But if it’s thicker than 3 millimeters, a mechanical saw is ideal. To perform straight cuts, a circular saw will do the best job. For curved cuts, a vertical band saw or a hand-held jigsaw will suffice.

Which way do chair mats go?

Which way up does my chair mat go? For hard floor chair mats, ensure the smoothest side is face down on the floor. The upper side is lightly textured. For carpet floor chair mats, the grippers must face the carpet, and the smoother side faces up.

Do chair mats ruin carpet?

Not only will a chair mat protect your carpet from uneven wear and tread tracks from moving around in your home office chair but using a chair mat are actually better for you. A heavier chair mat will break down the fibers of the carpet and damage the carpet.

How do you measure a chair mat for lips?

Very simply, measure the width and length of the roll area. Every Floortex chair mat is available in a rectangular shape, sizes vary significantly, so there will be a size to fit your needs. Measure areas shown to find the right size mat for your roll area, plus the lipped area to fit under your desk.

Are chair mat bad for hardwood floors?

And some office chair mats are even advertised as safe for hardwood floors. However, chair mats can actually cause more harm than good. As you roll in your office chair, the mat can slide or rub against the hardwood floor beneath. So, any dirt or debris between the layers will actually wear down and damage your floor.

How do you uncurl a rubber mat?

Place your mat on a smooth flat surface outside in the sun on a warm sunny day until it flattens (check it every 15 minutes). After it relaxes and is flat move it to a flat cooler area (in the shade or indoors) until it cools and becomes more rigid. Now your mat is ready for installation.