Buying Guide
The Best Floor Mats for Office Chairs
Seven chair mats for carpet and hard floors, sorted by what each mat supports.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
13 min read7 products evaluated
A chair mat must match the floor: studs for carpet, a smooth base for wood or tile. These seven cover both.
Sizes, thickness and pile ratings come from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 7 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Thickest
MuArts Thick Crystal Clear Chair MatA 5mm, 14 lb build.
Best for: Carpet or hard floors.
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Largest
BesWin Office Chair Mat for Carpet (48 x 60 in)A 48 x 60 inch size.
Best for: Wide desks.
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Best With Lip
HON Heavy Duty Chair Mat for CarpetAn extended lip for 1/4 inch pile.
Best for: Office carpet.
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Highest Listed Load
Gorilla Grip Office Chair Mat for CarpetA 400 lb tested load.
Best for: Heavy chairs.
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Best for Hardwood
Kuyal Clear Chair Mat for Hardwood Floor (36 x 48 in)A clear hard-floor design.
Best for: Wood floors.
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Thinnest Hard-Floor
Yecaye Office Chair Mat for Hardwood FloorA 1.8mm profile.
Best for: Tile and laminate.
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Best for Flat Commercial Carpet
Staples Office Chair Mat with Lip for Flat-Pile CarpetA lip for 1/8 inch pile.
Best for: Flat carpet.
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Our Picks
Thickest1 of 7
MuArts Thick Crystal Clear Chair Mat
MuArts's mat is 5mm thick and weighs 14 lb, the thickest here.
Best for
- Carpet or hard floors.
Skip if
- The maker gives no coverage, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It comes in four sizes and suits carpet or hard floors. Its 5mm thickness is the thickest here; the Gorilla Grip comes next at 2.3mm. It is the only pick here with a carpet or hard floor type; the Yecaye has a hard floor type instead.
You also get a 1/5 inch thickness, a 14 lb weighted build and sizes from 32 x 54 to 47 x 59 inches. The MuArts grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. The MuArts is for hard floors; on carpet it will shift and can crack. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the BesWin 48 x 60.
Key specs
- Size
- Four sizes, 32 x 54 to 47 x 59 in
- Thickness
- 5mm
- Floor type
- Carpet or hard
Pros
- 5mm thick
- 1/5 inch thickness
- 14 lb weighted build
- Sizes from 32 x 54 to 47 x 59 inches
Cons
- No published coverage
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed coverage should compare it with the BesWin 48 x 60, which offers 2880 sq in.
Largest2 of 7
BesWin Office Chair Mat for Carpet (48 x 60 in)
BesWin's 48 x 60 inch mat covers the largest rolling area here.
Best for
- Wide desks.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Yecaye was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It keeps the 3mm carpet studs of the smaller version. On coverage it leads this guide at 2880 sq in, ahead of the HON (1728 sq in). On thickness it ties with the HON at 2.2mm.
A 48 x 60 in size is unique to it among these picks, while the HON uses a 36 x 48 in size. Like the Gorilla Grip, it has a carpet floor type, while the Staples uses a carpet up to 1/8 in floor type. It also comes with 2.2mm thickness.
The BesWin 48 x 60 grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. On price it sat sixth of 7, between the cheaper Gorilla Grip and the pricier MuArts, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Size
- 48 x 60 in
- Coverage
- 2880 sq in
- Thickness
- 2.2mm
- Floor type
- Carpet
Pros
- Covers a wide rolling area
- 48 x 60 inch size
- 2.2mm thickness
- 3mm studs underneath
Cons
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
Best With Lip3 of 7
HON Heavy Duty Chair Mat for Carpet
HON's heavy-duty mat adds an extended lip for the under-desk area.
Best for
- Office carpet.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Yecaye, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is rated for carpet up to 1/4 inch pile. It matches the Kuyal hard floor, the Yecaye and the Staples on coverage (1728 sq in). It matches the BesWin 48 x 60 on thickness (2.2mm).
Like the Kuyal hard floor and Yecaye, it has a 36 x 48 in size, while the BesWin 48 x 60 uses a 48 x 60 in size. A carpet up to 1/4 in floor type is unique to it among these picks, while the Staples uses a carpet up to 1/8 in floor type. It also comes with a 2.2mm plastic mat.
The HON grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. When we checked, only the Staples and cheaper picks cost less, and the Gorilla Grip cost more.
Key specs
- Size
- 36 x 48 in
- Coverage
- 1728 sq in
- Thickness
- 2.2mm
- Floor type
- Carpet up to 1/4 in
- Lip
- Yes
Pros
- Extended lip
- 2.2mm plastic mat
- Carpet up to 1/4 inch pile
- Coverage of 1728 sq in, ahead of the Gorilla Grip
Cons
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
Highest Listed Load4 of 7
Gorilla Grip Office Chair Mat for Carpet
Gorilla Grip's carpet mat offers a 400 lb tested load.
Best for
- Heavy chairs.
Skip if
- Skip it if coverage matters most to you; the BesWin 48 x 60 offers 2880 sq in.
Why we like it
It is 29 x 47 inches without a lip. On coverage it trails the group at 1363 sq in, while the BesWin 48 x 60 offers 2880 sq in. On thickness it sits mid-pack at 2.3mm: the MuArts comes in at 5mm, and the Yecaye comes in at 1.8mm.
You get a 29 x 47 in size here, which sets it apart from the Kuyal hard floor and its a 36 x 48 in size. Like the BesWin 48 x 60, it has a carpet floor type, while the HON uses a carpet up to 1/4 in floor type. The Gorilla Grip grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. Its price falls between the HON and the BesWin 48 x 60, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Size
- 29 x 47 in
- Coverage
- 1363 sq in
- Thickness
- 2.3mm
- Floor type
- Carpet
- Lip
- No
Pros
- 400 lb tested load
- 0.09 inch thickness
- 29 x 47 inch size without a lip
- Thickness of 2.3mm, ahead of the BesWin 48 x 60
Cons
- Coverage trails the BesWin 48 x 60 (2880 sq in)
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
The catch
If coverage is your priority, the BesWin 48 x 60 (2880 sq in) is the stronger choice.
Best for Hardwood5 of 7
Kuyal Clear Chair Mat for Hardwood Floor (36 x 48 in)
Kuyal's clear mat is made for hardwood at 36 x 48 inches.
Best for
- Wood floors.
Skip if
- Pass if a published thickness matters; this one has none.
Why we like it
It has no lip, so it suits open floor behind a desk. It is designed for hard floors only, with an anti-slide underside instead of grippers. The clear PVC protects flooring from caster wear and stays flexible.
It matches the HON, the Yecaye and the Staples on coverage (1728 sq in). Like the HON and Yecaye, it has a 36 x 48 in size, while the Gorilla Grip uses a 29 x 47 in size. It shares a hard floor type with the Yecaye; the HON goes with a carpet up to 1/4 in floor type.
The Kuyal hard floor is for hard floors; on carpet it will shift and can crack. It was priced above the Yecaye and below the Staples at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Size
- 36 x 48 in
- Coverage
- 1728 sq in
- Floor type
- Hard
- Lip
- No
Pros
- Clear finish
- 36 x 48 inch size
- Hard-floor design
- Coverage of 1728 sq in, ahead of the Gorilla Grip
Cons
- No published thickness
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
The catch
There is no published thickness figure, whereas the MuArts comes in at 5mm.
Thinnest Hard-Floor6 of 7
Yecaye Office Chair Mat for Hardwood Floor
Yecaye's hard-floor mat is 36 x 48 inches at 1.8mm.
Best for
- Tile and laminate.
Skip if
- Skip it if thickness matters most to you; the MuArts offers 5mm.
Why we like it
It is a thin option for wood or tile. It is made only for hard floors such as wood, tile and vinyl. The PVC sheet resists scratches and discoloration and lies flat without curling.
It matches the HON, the Kuyal hard floor and the Staples on coverage (1728 sq in). Its 1.8mm thickness is the thinnest in this group; the MuArts leads at 5mm. Like the HON and Kuyal hard floor, it has a 36 x 48 in size, while the Staples uses a 48 x 36 in size.
It shares a hard floor type with the Kuyal hard floor; the MuArts goes with a carpet or hard floor type. It also comes with a 48 x 36 inch size and a 0.07 inch profile. The Yecaye is for hard floors; on carpet it will shift and can crack. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Kuyal hard floor was closest.
Key specs
- Size
- 36 x 48 in
- Coverage
- 1728 sq in
- Thickness
- 1.8mm
- Floor type
- Hard
Pros
- 48 x 36 inch size
- 0.07 inch profile
- Hard-floor design
- Coverage of 1728 sq in, ahead of the Gorilla Grip
Cons
- Thickness trails the MuArts (5mm)
The catch
Thickness is its weakest area, and the MuArts covers it better at 5mm.
Best for Flat Commercial Carpet7 of 7
Staples Office Chair Mat with Lip for Flat-Pile Carpet
Staples's lipped mat is rated for flat commercial carpet up to 1/8 inch.
Best for
- Flat carpet.
Skip if
- The maker gives no thickness, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It measures 48 x 36 inches. On coverage it ties with the HON, the Kuyal hard floor and the Yecaye at 1728 sq in. You get a 48 x 36 in size here, which sets it apart from the Kuyal hard floor and its a 36 x 48 in size.
It is the only pick here with a carpet up to 1/8 in floor type; the HON has a carpet up to 1/4 in floor type instead. It also comes with a lip. The Staples grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. Its price falls between the Kuyal hard floor and the HON, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Size
- 48 x 36 in
- Coverage
- 1728 sq in
- Floor type
- Carpet up to 1/8 in
- Lip
- Yes
Pros
- Lip
- Flat-pile commercial carpet up to 1/8 inch
- 48 x 36 inch size
- Coverage of 1728 sq in, ahead of the Gorilla Grip
Cons
- No published thickness
- Costs more than the Yecaye at the time of writing
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed thickness should compare it with the MuArts, which comes in at 5mm.
How We Chose These Floor Mats for Office Chairs
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We compared seven chair mats on size, coverage, thickness and floor type as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 2 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while coverage and thickness have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 7, from the MuArts to the Staples, state size and floor type.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MuArts gives no coverage; the Kuyal hard floor and the Staples give no thickness.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Yecaye (under $50) to the MuArts ($50 to $100).
What to Look for in a Floor Mat for Office Chairs
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Coverage
Here coverage runs from 1363 sq in on the Gorilla Grip to 2880 sq in on the BesWin 48 x 60, an 111% spread. For less, the HON is the runner-up at 1728 sq in (under $50 tier). The MuArts gives no coverage figure, so 6 of 7 picks are compared here.
How much thickness you need
The MuArts tops thickness at 5mm and the Yecaye sits lowest at 1.8mm. The Gorilla Grip comes second at 2.3mm, in the same price tier as the MuArts. The Kuyal hard floor and the Staples give no thickness figure, so 5 of 7 picks are compared here.
A desk setup with a monitor riser, ergonomic chair and blue backlight Lip
The HON and the Staples have it; the Gorilla Grip and the Kuyal hard floor go without. Settling lip first narrows 4 picks to 2 or 2.
Fit and compatibility
The MuArts grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. The Kuyal hard floor is for hard floors; on carpet it will shift and can crack.
A desk with a curved monitor, a glass-panel PC and a keyboard Features beyond the spec table
The Kuyal hard floor: a 36 x 48 inch size. The Yecaye: a 0.07 inch profile. The Staples: flat-pile commercial carpet up to 1/8 inch.
How to Choose a Floor Mat for Office Chairs
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet or hard floors | MuArts | A 5mm, 14 lb build |
| Wide desks | BesWin 48 x 60 | A 48 x 60 inch size |
| Office carpet | HON | An extended lip for 1/4 inch pile |
| Heavy chairs | Gorilla Grip | A 400 lb tested load |
| Wood floors | Kuyal hard floor | A clear hard-floor design |
| Tile and laminate | Yecaye | A 1.8mm profile |
| Flat carpet | Staples | A lip for 1/8 inch pile |
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Key specs side by side
The BesWin 48 x 60 leads on coverage at 2880 sq in, ahead of the HON at 1728 sq in. "Not listed" marks coverage where the MuArts leaves the figure out.
| Chair Mat | Size | Coverage | Thickness | Floor type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MuArts | Four sizes, 32 x 54 to 47 x 59 in | Not listed | 5mm | Carpet or hard |
| BesWin 48 x 60 | 48 x 60 in | 2880 sq in | 2.2mm | Carpet |
| HON | 36 x 48 in | 1728 sq in | 2.2mm | Carpet up to 1/4 in |
| Gorilla Grip | 29 x 47 in | 1363 sq in | 2.3mm | Carpet |
| Kuyal hard floor | 36 x 48 in | 1728 sq in | Not listed | Hard |
| Yecaye | 36 x 48 in | 1728 sq in | 1.8mm | Hard |
| Staples | 48 x 36 in | 1728 sq in | Not listed | Carpet up to 1/8 in |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Yecaye, sat in the under $50 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the MuArts at $50 to $100; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Chair Mats |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Yecaye, Kuyal hard floor, Staples, HON |
| About $50 to $100 | Gorilla Grip, BesWin 48 x 60, MuArts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the largest coverage: the BesWin 48 x 60 or the HON?
Between the top two, it is 2880 sq in on the BesWin 48 x 60 against 1728 sq in on the HON, a 67% difference. The spread runs down to the Gorilla Grip at 1363 sq in. The MuArts doesn't state a coverage figure, so it sits outside this comparison; 6 of 7 picks are ranked.
How does the Gorilla Grip compare with the MuArts on thickness?
The MuArts leads at 5mm, with the Gorilla Grip at 2.3mm. The Yecaye is at the other end of this group with 1.8mm. No thickness figure is published for the Kuyal hard floor and the Staples, which leaves 5 of 7 picks ranked here.
Is the MuArts worth paying more than the Yecaye?
On paper it adds thickness (5mm against 1.8mm). The Yecaye sat in the under $50 tier and the MuArts in the $50 to $100 tier when we checked, with 5 other picks between them; pay the difference only if thickness decides your purchase.
What makes the MuArts the Thickest?
The label rests on a 5mm, 14 lb build. The Yecaye, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $50 to $100 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at carpet or hard floors.
Do the MuArts and the BesWin 48 x 60 differ on floor type?
The MuArts uses Carpet or hard; the BesWin 48 x 60 and the Gorilla Grip use carpet; the HON uses carpet up to 1/4 in; the Kuyal hard floor and the Yecaye use Hard; the Staples uses carpet up to 1/8 in.
What should I check before buying the Gorilla Grip?
The Gorilla Grip grips carpet with studs; check your pile height against the product page before buying. In this guide it ranks fourth of 7, as our Highest Listed Load pick, and sixth of 6 on coverage (1363 sq in).
Bottom Line
MuArts's 5mm mat is the pick for carpet or hard floors. BesWin's 48 x 60 inch mat covers the most area, and HON adds a lip for the under-desk zone.
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