Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
My old chair mat is fabric, and I’m a little embarrassed by it. It collects dog fur, running a vacuum over it does nothing, and I don’t even know how to clean it.
Vaukki sent me this one to try as its replacement. I’m happy with it, and I know the new one is the better choice.
Quick Verdict
- Buy it if: your office chair rolls and your pets shed
- Skip it if: your desk sits on carpet
- My favorite feature: a tie between the glide, the easy upkeep and the look
- Would I buy again? Yes
Why a PVC chair mat beats a fabric one
Fabric holds onto everything that lands on it. This mat is a flexible PVC sheet, so spills and dirt sit on top instead of working their way into fibers.
It feels like something you can actually keep clean, and that alone puts it ahead of what I had.
Vaukki 36 x 48 Inch Chair Mat for Hardwood
A black and white marble PVC mat for under an office chair, made for hardwood, vinyl, tile or stone.
Vaukki chair mat specs
- Size: 36 x 48 inches
- Material: PVC
- Thickness: 0.2 inch
- Pattern: black and white marble
- Backing: non-slip
- Floors: hardwood, vinyl, ceramic tile and stone
Who should get the Vaukki chair mat?
Anyone who wants their office chair’s wheels off the bare wood. A home office the dogs wander through is a good match. If they track mud in too, the Smiry washable dog door mat handles the front door.
If you’re tackling the rest of your workspace, here’s how I set up two LUKETURE clamp-on desk organizers on one desk.
How the Vaukki mat feels under a rolling chair
I unrolled it in my bedroom first, since there was more open floor there than in my office. My office chair rolls really smooth on it, and I like that feeling a lot more than rolling on the bare floor. It’s quieter, too.
Smooth doesn’t mean slippery, though. The chair doesn’t roll any faster than you want it to.
My dog decided it was her new play mat, which is fine. Two months later it’s under my desk and still great.
Three details I noticed up close
- Grip on the back: it isn’t going to slide around.
- Thin but protective: it sits pretty flush, so you’re not stubbing a toe or tripping on the edge. It’s still thick enough to keep chair wheels from scuffing what’s underneath, which is the whole point.
- Good texture: the top has a fine woven feel, so it doesn’t look or feel like a sheet of plastic.
What else I like about it
- The design. I think it looks cool.
- No strange odor out of the roll, which is sometimes a concern with these.
- It’s big. There’s plenty of room before you run out of mat.
What to know before you order
- It’s made for hard floors. Don’t plan on it for carpet.
- It ships curled up, so give it a minute to lie flat once it’s down.
Vaukki chair mat questions
Is the Vaukki chair mat waterproof?
Yes. It’s waterproof and oil-resistant, so spills wipe off.
Can a robot vacuum go over the Vaukki chair mat?
Yes. A robot vacuum, a regular vacuum, a broom or a wet cloth all work on it.
Is the Vaukki chair mat heat resistant?
Yes. It’s heat-resistant, fade-resistant and flame-retardant.
How big is the Vaukki chair mat?
It’s 36 x 48 inches and 0.2 inch thick, so it sits close to flush with the floor.
Other hard floor chair mats to compare
- Koonmi Tempered Glass Chair Mat 36 x 48: Clear tempered glass, 0.2 inch thick with polished rounded edges, so the floor shows through. It sits on four non-slip pads and works on carpet as well as hard floors.
- Dimex Clear Chair Mat for Hard Floors 46 x 60: A clear vinyl mat with rounded corners, sized for a bigger desk or a larger workstation where 36 x 48 would run out.
My take on the Vaukki chair mat
I’d pick it again, and it’s the one I’d point you to.
Where To Buy
A tool I built
Energy Battery
Log your energy through the day and watch your battery fill, so you can see what actually charges you and what drains you.
Find your spark →I run an affiliate program on the tools I build. Approved affiliates earn 20% on what their referrals pay, for up to a year. US only for now. See the program →
