Silly question.
Unfortunately my home office has carpet, I have a pretty large desk, and need to be able to move my chair around easily. I’ve tried a few different mats, none work well.
Is anyone else in the same situation, if so have you found any usable options?
Thanks,
Fegan
My rug isn’t deep, but I too had a shit experience with mats. I put “skateboard” wheels on my chair. But they won’t work on thick carpet. https://www.amazon.com/Office-Replacement-Casters-Hardwood-Replace/dp/B01G643EU6/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=OYAA5FPW3EQJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YnysoGTuDhZHlzNIgelpoZykTgdN6PMNOblDKybzpZiTA3mDOxzaeZYHrhJ5D8NAYU8vSR1hyi_81M2jPqKT0xClccUMQaqdqAokWLneTsmkmGv_Q3wAG38-epaOr6ZlwIV3WSqvWBGLiFk7QSfuVdfg6vJdzM4vez5mIjnS7vqDX0NcOVd5ucGW3w4VDjH--j8xliMVF-6QWdDo8cruq5yDE024J_QO9sL0tzwy4vvnmsmuThODezfiwwdd1mQeosKcEVBeaJSPfP1hb2QsBPiaY_Tg8aU8cT_LG9FEAhA.YF5c2qSFyhxaf_pca9McTmmBz4mDXvOR4KJANk6T9dg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Skateboard%2Bchair%2Bwheels&qid=1722964218&sprefix=skateboard%2Bchair%2Bwheels%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
I did once try a plastic mat for carpet, (not cheap), but after a while it began to crack.
I used to purchase a great heavy-duty chair mat that was from the U.K. but the last one I received cracked within a week. I got my money back and am still on the hunt for a replacement. Some recommend glass chair mats, but I have not researched them.
Yeah, I’ve seen a lot about glass mats. A lot of heavier gamers on Reddit have recommended it with not cracks.
I’m tempted to get one of these. I’ve heard good reviews, and some negative ones.
That’s a great idea. Haven’t thought about replacing the wheels.
I have a glass mat at home from Vitraza (not a commercial for them – it just happens that they are literally down the street) and rollerblade wheels on my chair 
The floor in my basement office is not perfectly level so when I get up, the chair rolls on its own off the back of the mat…
Just an update. I got my mat and chair wheels today. They work great(for the few hours I’ve used them)
I ended up going with the Anji mountain office chair mat.
Here what the setup looks like.
Thanks for the help guys.
I recently inherited my folks vinyl collection, so just added a turntable to my office. It’s great…when a side finishes it forces me to stand up and take a quick stretch break while I flip the disc.
Same dude. I got lazy though and bought a stackable player. It only plays 4 records, but it works great for client sessions as well.
I’m tempted to move my turntable down to my office. I’m sure I’d get more use out of it.
With all this talk of record players and chair mats, has anyone considered holding a record whilst seated, dropping the needle down and spinning on their chair? Would that fix anyone’s issues?
Yeah, that is a bit of a silly idea. Maintaining 33 revolutions per minute would be a tough ask.
I like that idea. May give it a try
Wheels ordered!
I feel like an influencer . . .
You should order one from the internet.
I hear they’re pretty cheap and there are lots to choose from…
Wheels installed on Knoll chair. Night and day improvement! @ytf needs to start some affiliate links.
Glad this wasn’t as dumb of a question as I thought it was.
Dumb? No way. We sit in front of workstations for a big chunk of our lives. Comfort is important. This question is so far from dumb it needs to stop in a motel for the night before it gets there.
Since we’re derailing a bit anyway, my desk has an electric base so I picked up one of these standing mats.
Really comfortable and does extend my standing hours, which I try do as much as possible. That being said, I do better work sitting on my a$$…go figure. 
