Those plastic mats that sit under desks aren t exactly attractive nor are they earth friendly.
Diy plastic chair mat.
Plus rolling a chair on carpet can pretty much suck it for an eco friendly option check out this prettier and less expensive plywood version instead our friends at ucreate tipped us.
They are needed however because static electricity isn t your friend in home office or craft environments.
For now center the mat side to side on the flooring.
I work from a home office situated in a carpeted room where i sit for hours at a time next to a computer screen to protect the flooring and provide a smooth rolling surface i acquired a plastic chair mat from an office store however i soon found.
Cut a piece of scrap indoor outdoor carpet the type with a durable backing so it.
I decided to do this after.
Lay the plastic chair mat carpet fingers up onto the assembly.
Weigh down the assembly and allow the adhesive to dry.
If the mat is too wide some mat plastic may have to be trimmed later.