Do drafting chairs need chair mats?

On carpet, a chair mat helps drafting chairs roll easily and reduces wear on the carpet fibers. On hard floors, a chair mat is optional but can protect flooring from caster marks and is easier to keep clean. If you opt for hard-floor casters (softer, non-marking wheels), a mat on hard floors is generally unnecessary. For thick carpet, a mat with carpet grippers on the underside is recommended to prevent the mat from sliding. OfficeFurniture2go.com can advise on caster and mat combinations — call 1-800-460-0858.