[Upgraded Version] Crystal Clear 1/5″ Thick 47″ x 35″ Heavy Duty Hard Chair Mat, Can be Used on Carpet or Hard Floor

This is a joyful EZ gliding experience. My office setup is carpeted (usual thick pile home carpet, not thin commercial), and I needed to replace my 15-year-old vinyl chair mat. It had finally worn through holes in the “one spot” I normally sit. Before that it had years of rolling back into “place” any time I tried to move around my workspace (those who know, understand the scooting required for maneuvering). I tried the current vinyl offerings – smaller, thinner, immediate divots. Was interested in the glass options, but the thought of it shattering made me uncomfortable.Then I found this mat. Old school polycarbonate glossy plastic. Thick enough to be used on my carpet without any issues. Maybe it will crack in time or the surface will dull from the wheels rolling, but that is the point – they do roll. I can zoom from one side of my desk/workstation to get to a drawer, and then zip over to the printer. It’s like an air hockey table for your office chair. Two minor dings: 1. Plan on using a fine sandpaper block to hit the edges before use/pulling off the plastic cover. The literally takes 10 minutes, and ensures you have no sharp edges at all. You may not. 2. It does move around some, so you may need to push it “back” (like 1 inch) sometimes. I’m sure there is a way to better anchor this in some way, but really, who cares? The benefits far outweigh this tiny annoyance.For me this is better than the glass alternatives – less expensive and it might (and I mean maybe in the future) crack, depending on your circumstances and use. To once again have the freedom to zip around, well worth it!