That’s crazy, the company i work for had me do a design for packaging for those vitrazza chair mats. they even sent us some to do drop testing. all i can say from experience with them is that they are very good quality. there’s only 8 pieces of foam protecting that tempered glass from a 4 foot drop. not a single crack in it. very awesome mats.
Nice review. Just started looking into chair mats and like the idea of glass over plastic. But here in the UK options are very limited and they all seem to be located in the USA so shipping costs are high. I have seen it is possible to get tempered glass replacement table tops in various sizes and the same thickness as the marketed chair mats but for a quarter of the price. Now I'm curious to know if tempered glass is the same whether it's for a table top or a chair mat! Surely tempered glass would offer the same strength properties whatever it's used for
You are welcome. Once I realized what alternatives were there for the glass - I had to share it. As for the desk - it is an Uplift 4 Leg desk in 80”. I will post a quick review about it, as soon as I have the time to edit the footage. It’s a great desk. A bit pricy but well worth it. Now I spend most of my time standing, while working. www.upliftdesk.com/ Uplift ships from Austin, TX
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching. I’ll finish the desk video after I get through my queue of projects. I’ll let you know when it’s up. It’s an Uplift 80” 4 leg desk with the basic top. www.upliftdesk.com It’s a bit on the higher price side, but I love it. What I saved on the glass, went into the desk.
Plywood sounds like a great alternative. It acts similar to glass, by bending with the material underneath. The only problem I foresee is the sound. How loud is it when you roll on it?
Thank you for an interesting review which I found after buying IKEA's chair mat . This mat is smooth on one side and somewhat rough on the other side. As I don't want to spoil my linoleum floor I intend to put a lint-free carpet between the floor surface and the surface of the chair mat. Which side of the chair mat should be in contact with the carpet in your opinion? I would greatly appreciate your recommendations
My advise - work with your local glass shop. Vitrazza's largest square one is 60"X60" for - $675.00 + delivery. I got a 72"X72" made locally, 1/4" thick, tempered glass, rounded corners and polished edges, including delivery for $411.00. One that big from Vitrazza would have been well over $800.00, + delivery!
@@Outlaw_SEO Not necessarily, not if you actually compare apples to apples. The LORELL is 48x60. Mine is 72x72. The cost of the LORELL per square inch is .05 and the cost of mine was .08. IF I could have gotten a custom LORELL @ 72x72 @ a cost of .05 per square inch it would have been $259 + their delivery charge since it wasn't coming from Amazon. Furthermore, the LORELL 48x60 is a standard size, I think it is safe to assume IF they would make a custom size of 72x72, the cost would be much higher than .05 per square inch. I looked at LORELL at the time and couldn't see where they would accommodate my need of 72x72.
@@Outlaw_SEO bro I get hella lucky. I found someone selling the largest size Lorell one from 80 bucks on FB marketplace because it didn't fit her desk. Snatched that shit up so fast
Something I am concerned about after looking at these same options is the quality of the temper of the cheaper mats. There are 6 or 7 reviews of the lorell saying it broke. I wish there was a way to know if they were damaged during shipping or installation/moving. That being said, I believe they will replace it for free I just don't want to have to clean all that glass out of my carpet and maybe my/my pets feet. I think for the price though it might be worth the risk 😬
The company i work for had me do a design for packaging and drop testing for vitrazza. From experience those mats are very very durable and can withstand a lot. from a 4 foot drop it withstands 58.81Gs from a corner drop test. I’d go with these.
@@ZyneNull wouldn't the hardness, size and weight of the dropped item make the variance in this type of test huge? Have you tested other glass floor mats?
@@notlandyn7677 as with all yes. sorry i should’ve been specific. i drop tested their 48x46 one and it passed flawlessly. their other ones i forget their dimensions but they passed aswell. only real differences is as you said. depending on the weight and size does make a huge factor but when designing these i just made the foam thicker and longer for all mats. all that mattered was that they were protected and got to their destination.
That’s crazy, the company i work for had me do a design for packaging for those vitrazza chair mats. they even sent us some to do drop testing. all i can say from experience with them is that they are very good quality. there’s only 8 pieces of foam protecting that tempered glass from a 4 foot drop. not a single crack in it. very awesome mats.
Thanks for making your review. I just bought a 36 X 46 Lorell myself.
Nice review. Just started looking into chair mats and like the idea of glass over plastic. But here in the UK options are very limited and they all seem to be located in the USA so shipping costs are high. I have seen it is possible to get tempered glass replacement table tops in various sizes and the same thickness as the marketed chair mats but for a quarter of the price. Now I'm curious to know if tempered glass is the same whether it's for a table top or a chair mat! Surely tempered glass would offer the same strength properties whatever it's used for
Thanks for posting. I ordered one from Office Depot and I am waiting for it to arrive. I was curious what it would be like. Glass makes me nervous.
Thank you for the video Phillip. Can you share the source of your desk? Looks great!
You are welcome. Once I realized what alternatives were there for the glass - I had to share it.
As for the desk - it is an Uplift 4 Leg desk in 80”. I will post a quick review about it, as soon as I have the time to edit the footage.
It’s a great desk. A bit pricy but well worth it. Now I spend most of my time standing, while working.
www.upliftdesk.com/
Uplift ships from Austin, TX
Here you go. The desk review: ruclips.net/video/v-RKBuswtzk/видео.html
Great vid saved me $$ thanks link to desk?
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching. I’ll finish the desk video after I get through my queue of projects. I’ll let you know when it’s up.
It’s an Uplift 80” 4 leg desk with the basic top.
www.upliftdesk.com It’s a bit on the higher price side, but I love it. What I saved on the glass, went into the desk.
Here you go. The desk review: ruclips.net/video/v-RKBuswtzk/видео.html
I use a 4x4 1/4 inch piece of plywood I had left over from a project. Cost 10 bucks works great.
Plywood sounds like a great alternative. It acts similar to glass, by bending with the material underneath. The only problem I foresee is the sound. How loud is it when you roll on it?
@@Outlaw_SEO
It's really quite. It's on carpet so I imagine it's less noise than rolling on a wood floor.
Thanks for the info. It’s a great option.
how do you keep the plywood from moving…
i am constantly adjusting mine it slides on the carpet
@@dinahyahuda7121
My carpet is old and cheap? 🤷♂️
Just orders the 60”! Thanks for the video!
Thank you for an interesting review which I found after buying IKEA's chair mat . This mat is smooth on one side and somewhat rough on the other side. As I don't want to spoil my linoleum floor I intend to put a lint-free carpet between the floor surface and the surface of the chair mat. Which side of the chair mat should be in contact with the carpet in your opinion? I would greatly appreciate your recommendations
Irenic, I’m not familiar with the IKEA chair mat. Instructions should indicate what side is better for placement on the carpet.
Thanks for this video it was very helpful
Robert, you are welcome. I’m glad it helped you. Which glass mat did you end up getting?
Thanks for video!
If I don’t have a carpet, glass mat is not necessary?
It depends on the type of flooring. If it’s already smooth - you don’t need one. :)
Get roller blade wheels.
You need a glass mat on a hardwood floor to keep the wheels from scratching the floor
Anyone know the durability of these? When you hear that scary glass creeking sound is it ready to break?
Thanks a lot, was looking for a glass mat for a reasonable price.
I gave up for a while because of the huge prices I saw, till now.
Thank you. Great video.
Again, great review. I bought a cushioned mat. I may get the glass as it is easier to roll on glass than on hardwood floors.
Glass is definitely better than the hardwood, especially if its textured.
My advise - work with your local glass shop. Vitrazza's largest square one is 60"X60" for - $675.00 + delivery. I got a 72"X72" made locally, 1/4" thick, tempered glass, rounded corners and polished edges, including delivery for $411.00. One that big from Vitrazza would have been well over $800.00, + delivery!
Randy, that’s why I recommend the LORELL glass, that is around $140. It sounds like a much cheaper option than the local glass shop.
@@Outlaw_SEO Not necessarily, not if you actually compare apples to apples. The LORELL is 48x60. Mine is 72x72. The cost of the LORELL per square inch is .05 and the cost of mine was .08. IF I could have gotten a custom LORELL @ 72x72 @ a cost of .05 per square inch it would have been $259 + their delivery charge since it wasn't coming from Amazon. Furthermore, the LORELL 48x60 is a standard size, I think it is safe to assume IF they would make a custom size of 72x72, the cost would be much higher than .05 per square inch. I looked at LORELL at the time and couldn't see where they would accommodate my need of 72x72.
@@FREEDOM-qb8db makes sense. If this is economically feasible for you and you like the final result - that’s all that matters.
This is great idea for a custom size need. And I'll pay more if its with my local brethren. Thanks.
Hi. Any update 2 years later? Are you still enjoying it?
I do. I use it 7 days a week and it’s still like new.
@@Outlaw_SEO bro I get hella lucky. I found someone selling the largest size Lorell one from 80 bucks on FB marketplace because it didn't fit her desk. Snatched that shit up so fast
Thanks for the info.
Cheers!
Great review, but upgrade those casters homie!
Something I am concerned about after looking at these same options is the quality of the temper of the cheaper mats. There are 6 or 7 reviews of the lorell saying it broke. I wish there was a way to know if they were damaged during shipping or installation/moving.
That being said, I believe they will replace it for free I just don't want to have to clean all that glass out of my carpet and maybe my/my pets feet.
I think for the price though it might be worth the risk 😬
The company i work for had me do a design for packaging and drop testing for vitrazza. From experience those mats are very very durable and can withstand a lot. from a 4 foot drop it withstands 58.81Gs from a corner drop test. I’d go with these.
@@ZyneNull wouldn't the hardness, size and weight of the dropped item make the variance in this type of test huge?
Have you tested other glass floor mats?
@@notlandyn7677 as with all yes. sorry i should’ve been specific. i drop tested their 48x46 one and it passed flawlessly. their other ones i forget their dimensions but they passed aswell. only real differences is as you said. depending on the weight and size does make a huge factor but when designing these i just made the foam thicker and longer for all mats. all that mattered was that they were protected and got to their destination.
also, i have one of these in my office. been with me for a year now and i’ve dropped countless items on it and not one chip.
@@ZyneNull I see you actually dropped the mat itself okay 👍
Great video man! You got a new sub.
Thanks Ninja. I’ll see you around!
The 2 dislikes are probably from those expensive vendors lol. Man I found this at the perfect time, thank you broski
No doubt!