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Carpet indentations from office chair

I've just kitted out my 'computer room' with new carpet and underlay... and it doesn't seem to like the chair I use. This is a standard office roller/swivel chair with five starfish points.

Can anyone suggest anything short of the weight-spreading mdf board which OH uses under his exercise bike in a different bedroom? I'm at a loss to see how anything will stop the progressive flattening.

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  • Brie
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    You can get plastic mats that are made to make it easier to move around with the chair.

    One example: Office Chair Mat Non-slip Floor Carpet Protector (therange.co.uk)
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    I have a low pile rug under my desk chair, I think it was an IKEA one.
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  • Flugelhorn
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    Floss said:
    I have a low pile rug under my desk chair, I think it was an IKEA one.
    we have done this is a couple of rooms with desks - think it was IKEA stoense
  • Ok... I get the picture... I'm in for a lot of 'depression'...
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