Can you use an office chair on carpet without a chair mat?

You can use an office chair on carpet without a mat, but a chair mat significantly improves rolling ease and reduces fatigue. On thick or medium-pile carpet, rolling requires noticeably more effort — adding low-level physical stress during long workdays. A polycarbonate or tempered masonite chair mat placed under the chair provides a smooth rolling surface. For low-pile carpet, a mat is less critical but still recommended. On high-pile carpet, a chair mat is essentially required. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, we carry chair mats for all floor types — call 1-800-460-0858.