Chair Mat Chooser

Follow the steps below to help you choose your perfect chair mat.

Step 1. Floor Type

Hard Floor		Carpet

You will need a smooth back chair mat		Different carpet pile types will determine the chair mat you require. Take the pin test below to identify your carpet pile type

Step 2. Identify Your Carpet Pile Type

Skip this step if you have a hard floor.

1. Straighten out the end of a paper clip		2. Push the straight end of the paperclip through the carpet and underlay until it touches the floor		3. Hold the paper clip where it meets the top of the carpet and measure the distance

4. Determine which carpet pile you have.

Low pile carpets	Standard pile carpet	Medium pile carpet	Deep pile carpet
6mm thick or less We recommend PVC	9mm thick or less We recommend Enhanced Polymer	12mm thick or less We recommend Polycarbonate	Over 12mm thick We recommend Polycarbonate or Glass

Step 4. Chair Mat Size

Our chair mats are available in various sizes. Our most popular size is 90cm x 120cm.

Step 5. Material Type

Select the chair mat material type.

	Polycarbonate	Phthalate Free PVC	Enhanced Polymer
Price	******** Huge product benefits outweigh the small premium price	******** Exceptional value ortho-phthalate free formulation	******** Excellent value for the top performing environmentally friendly chair mat
Long Term Durability	***** Exceptionally durable. Used to make bullet-proof glazing!	******* Affected by temperature and weight	***** Exceptionally durable. The toughest Eco chair mat available
Clarity	***** Clear	******* Transparent but can "yellow" with extended exposure to direct sunlight	******** High clarity
Ergonomic Properties	***** Natural rigidity helps chairs glide over surface	******* Dependant on the thickness of the mat	******** Good rigidity
Environmental	***** Manufactured to ISO 14001 standards. Up to 25% recycled material and 100% recyclable	******* Manufactured to ISO 14001 standards. Free of ortho-phthalates. The most consumer and environmentally friendly PVC chair mat on the market	***** Certified to ISO 14001. Up to 50% recycled polycarbonate and 100% recyclable. The most durable eco friendly chair mat
Fire Resistance	***** Complies to EN13501-1. Not easily ignitable	******* Self-extinguishing but will emit dangerous toxic gasses. Not easily ignitable	***** Complies to EN13501-1. Not easily ignitable
Gas Emissions	***** Max gas emissions of only 3.8 ortho/m³ Max limit allowed – 350 g/m³	** Reduced emissions compared to std PVC due to removal of phthalate content. Emissions range between 400-600 ug/m³	***** Max gas emissions of only 8.4 ug/m³. Max limit allowed – 350 g/m³
Temperatures	***** Service temperature -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F). Unaffected by changing temperatures. Odourless	* Service temperature -5°C to 40°C. (23°F to 104°F). Will crack in the cold. Will emit more odour in heat	***** Service temperature -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F). Unaffected by changing temperatures. Odourless
Floor Heating Systems	***** Compatible	* Not compatible	***** Compatible

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