The Best Desk Chair Mats in Australia

Your chair keeps catching on the carpet, or you’re worried about its wheels marking the floor. Among these desk chair mats, we’d choose the Lorell Tempered Glass Chairmat first: it has an independent recommendation for multiple floor types, a maker-stated scratch-resistant surface and a five-year warranty. For a cheaper carpet solution, start with the Marlow E0045-BK.

The best desk chair mats in Australia

• Best overall: Lorell Tempered Glass Chairmat
• Best clear PVC pick for hard floors: Kuyal KY-013
• Best budget pick for carpet: Marlow E0045-BK
• Alternative clear carpet pick: Marlow PNE0045
• Best grey fabric pick for hard floors: Jabykare JB-CM Grey
• Best black fabric pick for hard floors: Jabykare JB-CM Black
• Best for barefoot comfort on hard floors: Talleni Office Chair Mat-001

Product		Price
	Lorell Tempered Glass Chairmat (82833)	from $132.00 at Amazon	$132.00 at Amazon
	Kuyal Clear Chair mat for Hard Floors 36 x 48 inches Transparent Floor Mats Wood (KY-013)	from $151.62 at Amazon	$151.62 at Amazon
	MARLOW Office Chair Mat for Carpet Anti-Slip PVC Desk Protector 120x90cm (E0045-BK)	from $28.00 at Amazon	$28.00 at Amazon
	MARLOW Office Chair Mat for Carpet PVC Desk Protector Anti-Slip 120x90cm (PNE0045)	from $31.98 at Amazon	$31.98 at Amazon
	Jabykare Anti-Slip Office Chair Mat Carpet for Hard Floor (Grey (JB-CM)	from $33.99 at Amazon	$33.99 at Amazon
	Jabykare Anti-Slip Office Chair Mat Carpet for Hard Floor(Black (JB-CM)	from $36.99 at Amazon	$36.99 at Amazon
	TALLENI Office Chair Mat for Carpet (Office Chair Mat-001)		Unavailable

1. Best overall: Lorell Tempered Glass Chairmat

If you want floor protection without having to choose between a carpet-only and hard-floor-only mat, the Lorell Tempered Glass Chairmat is our first choice. Lorell lists it for every floor type, so it’s worth considering if you might move your desk into another room.

Our take is that the scratch-resistant surface and five-year warranty make this worth the extra spend over the budget picks below. Those are useful reasons to pay more for something that will sit under your chair every working day.

Bob Vila recommends it for protecting multiple floor types with a scratch-resistant glass surface and a high weight capacity. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, so that recommendation carries more weight here than owner feedback.

The catch is cost. It’s considerably dearer than the Marlow, Jabykare and Talleni picks. If you need an inexpensive mat for one carpeted room, we’d save the money. Amazon Australia is the sole stocking retailer in the supplied data; check the warranty and returns terms before ordering.

Our verdict: Buy the Lorell if you want a mat listed for multiple floor types and can justify spending more for its glass surface and warranty. For a low-cost carpet setup, choose the Marlow instead.

2. Best clear PVC pick for hard floors: Kuyal KY-013

Want to protect a timber or tiled floor without covering its appearance? The Kuyal KY-013 gives you a transparent PVC surface, with an underside coating designed to limit sliding.

Popular Science recommends it as a budget hard-floor option with an anti-slide coating and an easy-gliding surface, while acknowledging occasional movement. We’d take that last point seriously if you’re buying mainly to stop a mat shifting.

Its budget label from that source doesn’t match its position here: the Kuyal is the most expensive pick in this guide. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, either. We’d choose it specifically for its clear PVC design, rather than treating it as the obvious value buy.

The supplied stock check lists Amazon Australia alone for this model. Review the warranty and return conditions, particularly if occasional movement would be a deal-breaker.

Our verdict: Choose the Kuyal if clear PVC is what you want for a hard floor. We’d favour the Lorell for broader floor compatibility, or Jabykare for a much cheaper fabric alternative.

3. Best budget pick for carpet: Marlow E0045-BK

When the main problem is rolling your chair across carpet without spending much, start with the Marlow E0045-BK. It’s the cheapest pick here, and Marlow says its studded underside improves grip on carpet.

The price is the reason we’d choose this ahead of the other Marlow below. Their supplied feature lists are the same, so there’s no stated upgrade that justifies paying more.

It was ranked number 1 in Multi Surface Chair Mats on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check; its place here rests on sales rank, specifications and price.

Allow time for setup. Marlow recommends putting a heavy item on it for two to three days to flatten it, which makes it a poor choice if you need a ready-to-use mat immediately. Amazon Australia is the only retailer shown stocking this pick, so confirm the warranty and returns terms.

Our verdict: This is our budget carpet choice. Buy it if you can allow a few days for flattening and are comfortable choosing on sales rank rather than owner scores.

4. Alternative clear carpet pick: Marlow PNE0045

If you’re comparing the two Marlow listings, the Marlow PNE0045 doesn’t give us a reason to spend extra. Its listed dimensions, thickness and features match the cheaper E0045-BK.

This listing was also ranked number 1 in Multi Surface Chair Mats on Amazon Australia when we checked, and we found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. We include it as another carpet choice, but we’d compare the live product-box prices before buying.

Only Amazon Australia appears as a stocking retailer in its data. Check the applicable warranty and return terms for this listing.

Our verdict: At the checked prices, we’d buy the E0045-BK. Consider the PNE0045 if its live price becomes lower; the supplied specifications don’t support paying a premium.

5. Best grey fabric pick for hard floors: Jabykare JB-CM Grey

If you prefer a rug-like surface under your chair, the Jabykare JB-CM Grey is the grey hard-floor pick we’d choose. Despite “carpet” appearing in its name, Jabykare explicitly says it isn’t suitable for carpet or partly carpeted flooring.

Being able to trim it is useful if a rectangular mat won’t fit neatly around your desk. We’d choose this over the black version if the stated warranty matters to you: the grey pick’s data includes 12 months of cover.

It was ranked number 2 in Multi Surface Chair Mats on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, so don’t mistake that sales position for a satisfaction score. The data shows stock at Amazon Australia only; check the warranty and returns terms before purchase.

Our verdict: Buy the grey Jabykare for a low-cost fabric mat on a hard floor, especially if you need to trim it. Choose a clear mat instead if you want the flooring underneath to remain visible.

6. Best black fabric pick for hard floors: Jabykare JB-CM Black

For a desk setup where black suits better than grey, the Jabykare JB-CM Black is the straightforward colour choice. At the checked price, it costs the same as the grey version.

Jabykare says the backing helps reduce rolling noise, which makes it worth considering when your workspace shares a room with someone else. That claim doesn’t establish how quiet it will be, and we wouldn’t buy it expecting silence.

This version was ranked number 2 in Multi Surface Chair Mats on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. Amazon Australia is its sole listed stockist; verify this version’s warranty and returns terms rather than assuming they match the grey listing.

Our verdict: Choose this version if you want black fabric on a hard floor. Colour is the reason to pick it over grey; the supplied data doesn’t show a performance advantage.

7. Best for barefoot comfort on hard floors: Talleni Office Chair Mat-001

If you work barefoot and dislike the feel of the hard floor beneath your desk, the Talleni Office Chair Mat is worth a look. Talleni describes a soft, warm surface intended to stay comfortable in cooler rooms.

The low price makes the comfort claim easier to consider, but the floor description needs care. “For carpet” appears in the listing title, while the supplied compatibility details name hard floors. We’d buy it for those named surfaces and ask for clarification before putting it on carpet.

It was ranked number 3 in Multi Surface Chair Mats on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, so it comes after the independently recommended and higher-ranked sales picks. Amazon Australia is the only stocking retailer listed; check warranty cover and the return policy before committing.

Our verdict: Consider the Talleni for barefoot comfort on a named hard-floor surface. For carpet, we’d choose one of the Marlow mats with explicit carpet specifications.

Desk chair mats buying guide

If your chair catches on carpet

Choose a mat explicitly listed for carpet, then check its compatibility with your carpet before ordering. The Marlow picks use studs intended to improve grip, while Lorell lists its glass mat for all floor types. Don’t use an Amazon category name as proof of compatibility.

If you’re protecting a hard floor

Start with the surface the maker names. Kuyal and both Jabykare versions are hard-floor choices; their appearance is the next decision. Clear PVC leaves the floor visible, while fabric covers it.

If your chair keeps rolling off the mat

Measure the area your chair uses when you sit down, reach across the desk and push back to stand. Match that space to the mat dimensions, rather than measuring only the chair’s parked position.

A trimmable mat can help around an awkward desk shape, but cutting it won’t solve a mat that’s too small.

If you need it ready straight away

Check the unpacking instructions before buying. Both Marlow listings recommend two to three days under weight to flatten their rolled mats. Build that wait into your plans.

If the cheaper listings look identical

Compare the model and feature list before paying more. The two Marlow picks have matching supplied specifications, so we’d choose on price. For the Jabykare pair, colour and the warranty stated in the grey listing are more useful distinctions than their shared sales rank.

How we chose

Our reviews are based on checks for owner ratings, maker specifications, price and stock. All seven picks were in stock at Amazon Australia, and none had an independent owner rating at the retailers we check. We put the two independently recommended products first, then ordered the sales-rank selections by rank, price and listed features.

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