{"title":"Protective mats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you a gamer, streamer, or simply someone who spends at least eight hours a day at a desk? Your floor can take a lot of wear — panels or parquet can quickly pick up scratches and dents. That is why an ENDORFY protective mat can help. It acts as a shield for your floor: thick, durable, and designed for intensive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you gain? Most importantly, fewer worries about scratches and damaged flooring. A chair can move across the mat smoothly and quietly, without the characteristic scraping sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtective floor mat — what should you look for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtective mats available on the market differ in size and material. Before buying, it is worth considering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echair size — the larger the footprint of your swivel chair, the larger the protective mat should be. Ideally, it should extend several to several dozen centimeters beyond the seat area to allow room for chair movement;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerial — options include polycarbonate, polypropylene, silicone, and PVC. In our view, PVC is particularly versatile: it helps prevent scratches, can protect against moisture, and dampens caster noise. That is why we use it in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/protective-mats\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape — besides protecting the floor, the mat should also fit the look of your setup. ENDORFY offers three shapes: round (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-110c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 110C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), square (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-90s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 90S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), and rectangular (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-120r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 120R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance is also worth considering. ENDORFY uses a neutral black background with subtle patterns, which works well with both modern gaming setups and home recording studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtective chair mat — advantages and disadvantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efloor protection — a protective chair mat helps protect flooring from permanent damage such as deep scratches on wood, parquet, or panels and dents or abrasion on carpets;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmooth, quiet movement — the mat provides a suitable surface for chair casters, helping the chair roll smoothly while reducing scraping noise;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy cleaning — mats under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/gaming-chairs\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egaming chairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, especially plastic ones, are usually easier to clean than carpet fibers or gaps between floorboards;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estability — a good floor mat has a non-slip underside that can help prevent uncontrolled movement of the mat and chair;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eergonomics — easier chair movement can reduce the effort required when moving while seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupfront cost — a protective floor mat is an additional purchase;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erisk of slipping — a poorly matched mat can slide or curl on the wrong surface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintenance — low-quality hard mats may become cloudy or crack over time, while soft mats can collect dust;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaesthetics — some opaque mats may visually dominate the room and may not suit everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protective mat can be especially useful for anyone who spends several hours a day at a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtective floor mat — how do you choose the right one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo work effectively, a protective floor mat needs to match the surface and intended use. For hard floors such as panels, parquet, or tile, choose a mat with a smooth, non-slip underside. For carpets, a mat with small studs or spikes can help keep it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVC and polypropylene (PP) are common, affordable materials. Our solution uses thicker PVC with water-resistant properties. Polycarbonate, rubber, and mixed-material alternatives are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtective mat under a desk — how do you choose the right shape?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right shape depends mainly on how you move, the shape of the desk, and the available space. Rectangular or square mats work well for users who mostly move forward and backward. A round mat can suit larger workstations or L-shaped desks where the chair moves more widely to the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee which protective mat for a swivel chair works best for you. We also offer other gaming furniture, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/desks\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you need a protective mat under a swivel chair?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often hear that rubber and nylon casters on a swivel chair (the latter can be found, for example, on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/scrim-onyx-white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENDORFY models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) provide enough protection against floor scratches. This durable, relatively soft material is friendly to most surfaces it rolls across. If you have wooden parquet at home, however, it is worth choosing a good protective mat. This additional layer not only helps prevent scratches but also protects the surface from moisture. In a PVC version, it also does a reasonable job of dampening the sound of casters moving across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you choose the right protective mat size?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth choosing a mat that extends several to several dozen centimeters beyond the base of your chair. ENDORFY protective mats are available in three sizes: 900 × 900 mm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-90s\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 90S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), 900 × 1200 mm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-120r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 120R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), and 1100 × 1100 mm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-110c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor Pad 110C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"floor-pad-fp110c","title":"FP110C Floor Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloor Pad FP110C is a durable protective mat made of waterproof PVC, designed for daily, intensive use. 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