{"title":"Protective mats","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189);\"\u003eProtective chair mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eAre you a gamer, streamer or do you simply spend at least eight hours a day at your desk? Your floor has had enough\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e— panels or parquet quickly pick up scratches and dents. That is why you need an ENDORFY protective mat. It is a shield for your floor — thick, durable and made for intensive use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eWhat do you gain? \u003cb\u003eAbove all, less worry — no more scratching panels or ruining carpets\u003c\/b\u003e. The chair moves on the mat smoothly and quietly, without the characteristic “scraping” of the floor. Place a mat under it and move without worrying about the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eProtective floor mat - what to consider?\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eProtective mat models available on the market differ in size and materials. Their variety can be overwhelming, so below we have prepared a list of elements to look at before making a purchase decision. They are:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; margin: 14.0pt 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003echair size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e - the larger the area occupied by the base of your swivel chair, the larger the protective mat should be. \u003cb\u003eIdeally, its size should be larger than the seat by several to dozens of centimeters\u003c\/b\u003e (this extra margin is intended for moving the chair on the mat);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003ematerial of the protective mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e - you can choose among, among others, nearly invisible-on-the-floor polycarbonate and polypropylene as well as slightly thicker silicone and PVC. \u003cb\u003eIn our opinion the most versatile is the latter \u003c\/b\u003e- not only does it prevent floor scratches, it also protects against moisture and muffles the sounds of moving casters. For this reason we used it in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/products\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"products\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eour products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 14.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eshape of the protective mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e - besides the protective function, a floor mat under the chair should also simply look good and match your setup. At ENDORFY you can choose from 3 shapes: round (\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp110c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp110c\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFloor Pad 110C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), square (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp90s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp90s\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eFloor Pad 90S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) and rectangular (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"floor pad fp120r\" href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/products\/floor-pad-fp120r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp120r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp120r\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFloor Pad 120R\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eYou should also pay attention to the appearance of the protective mat. At ENDORFY we opted for a neutral black background covered with subtle patterns. \u003cb\u003eThis combination fits perfectly both a modern gaming setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e and a home recording studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189);\"\u003eProtective chair mat - pros and cons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eIf you are considering a purchase, it's worth learning the pros and cons of this decision. The advantages are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003efloor protection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e- a protective mat under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003echair\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e effectively protects the floor from permanent damage such as deep scratches (on parquet, panels, wood) as well as dents and wear (on carpets and rugs). \u003c\/span\u003eIt is an investment that helps avoid costly renovations\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003esmoothness and quietness of movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e - the mat's surface provides ideal conditions for chair wheels. The chair moves smoothly, without resistance, eliminating the characteristic “scraping”, which translates into comfort and quiet during work or gaming;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eease of cleaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e mats for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/gaming-chairs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"gaming chairs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003egaming chairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e, especially those made of plastics, are much easier to clean than carpet fibers or gaps between floorboards. Just \u003c\/span\u003ewipe it with a damp cloth\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e to remove dust, hair or spilled liquids;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003estability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e a good protective floor mat has a non-slip bottom that prevents uncontrolled sliding of the chair and the mat itself, which improves ergonomics and stability while sitting;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eergonomics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e - thanks to the free movement of the chair on the mat you put less strain on your body when moving while seated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003einitial cost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e- a protective floor mat is a one-time expense. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eAlthough it is usually much cheaper than a chair, it still constitutes a separate budget item\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003erisk of slipping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e- if you choose the mat poorly for the surface (e.g., a smooth mat on a hard floor), it may shift and roll, which is frustrating. It is necessary to choose a mat with spikes (for carpet) or with a non-slip coating (for parquet);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eneed for maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e - hard mats may dull or crack over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e if they are low quality. Soft mats, like carpets, collect dust and require regular vacuuming;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eaesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e - although transparent models are available, the cheapest opaque mats can visually dominate the room and not everyone will like their appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eA protective mat is an essential accessory for anyone who spends at least a few hours a day at a desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e. The difference in price between a mat and the costs of floor sanding or replacing panels after a few years is very large — usually in favor of the mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189);\"\u003eProtective floor mat - how to choose the right one?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eA protective floor mat is the quiet hero of every workstation - the key to keeping your floor in pristine condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e. To actually fulfill its role, it must be perfectly chosen. Avoiding slipping and maximizing durability depend on two main factors: the type of surface and the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eFor hard floors (panels, parquet, tiles) choose mats with a smooth, non-slip underside (often a silicone\/rubber coating). \u003cb\u003eThey must be solid enough not to bend excessively under the wheels, yet flexible so they don't crack\u003c\/b\u003e. For carpets and rugs choose a mat with small nubs or spikes on the underside. They prevent the mat from sliding on a soft surface and keep it stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eWhen it comes to materials, a protective chair mat made of PVC\/polypropylene (PP) is the most popular, good and affordable solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e. Our suggestion is a thick PVC material that also has waterproof properties — a accidentally spilled drink will not be a problem. On the market you can also find mats made of polycarbonate (very durable, crack-resistant and usually transparent, which is aesthetic, but more expensive) as well as rubber or mixed materials (good for hard floors, often offering the best grip).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189);\"\u003eProtective mat under the desk - how to choose the right shape?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eWhat shape should the protective mat under the chair and desk have?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing the shape of the protective mat for the desk and chair is key to comfort, efficiency and protecting your floor\u003c\/b\u003e. It mainly depends on how you work, the shape of the desk and the available space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eThe standard shape — that is rectangular or square — is best for people who mainly work at the desk and move the chair only a little forwards and backwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e. Such an arrangement maximizes protection in the central movement zone, but does not work well if you often move sideways (e.g., to a cabinet).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eA round mat is an excellent solution for users with large workstations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e (e.g., L-shaped corner desks) or for people who move the chair very dynamically within a 180-degree radius (e.g., reaching for documents from a side container). Such a round protective mat for a gaming or office chair provides a large, uniform movement area, which increases freedom and fluidity of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eSee which of our protective mats for swivel chairs will be best for you. We also have other gaming furniture, such as \u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/collections\/desks\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"desks\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edesks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDo you need a protective mat under your swivel chair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 18.0pt; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eWe often hear that rubber and nylon casters on a swivel chair (the latter you can find, for example, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"produkty\" href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/products\/scrim-onyx-white\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/scrim-onyx-white\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"scrim onyx white\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eENDORFY models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e) sufficiently protect the floor from scratching. \u003cb\u003eThat is true \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e this durable and relatively soft material is friendly to most surfaces it rolls on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e. However, if you have wooden parquet at home, it is \u003c\/span\u003eworth opting for\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e a good protective mat. \u003cb\u003eSuch additional protection not only prevents floor scratches but also protects its surface from moisture\u003c\/b\u003e. Additionally \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e in the PVC variant \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e it reasonably muffles the sounds of wheels moving on the floor.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eHow to choose the size of the protective mat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 18.0pt; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eHardly anyone sits motionless while using a computer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e especially when a gaming session (or work) lasts several hours in a row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"pl\"\u003eFor this reason it is worth choosing a protective mat that is several to dozens of centimeters larger than the base of your wheeled chair.\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e This way you can move freely \u003c\/span\u003ewithin the workspace\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e and protect a larger part of the floor from \u003c\/span\u003escratches or accidental spills.\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e ENDORFY protective mats are available in three sizes: 900×900 mm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp90s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp90s\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFloor Pad 90S\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e), 900×1200 mm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp120r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp120r\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFloor Pad 120R\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e) and 1100×1100 mm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/pl\/product\/floor-pad-110c\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/endorfy.com\/en\/products\/floor-pad-fp110c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"floor pad fp110c\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFloor Pad 110C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e).\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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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