# Does this product exist? - flat base for roller chair **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 27, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743 "2021-12-27T20:59:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smilingbandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@smilingbandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smilingbandit)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/1 "2021-12-27T20:59:14Z")
After being unable to find a good chair option, I wanted to ask the Teeming Millions if anyone might have created a flat base to put a roller chair on, so that it _won’t_ slide or damage the carpet underneath. I don’t meant a flat plastic mat that goes on the carpet to protect it (although they are fine). I was hoping for something that would protect the carpet, and let me use a roller chair without it sliding it. Not sure if this ever existed or if this is just a dumb question. However, as I’m the one asking it’s probably the latter. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/2 "2021-12-27T21:13:16Z")
At work, we have some anti-fatigue mat in front of some benches and other workstations. They’re pretty soft and perhaps half and inch thick. I’d bet the wheels would sink right in and not roll too easily. Or maybe look into some wheels/casters that lock. ---
**Author:** ![filmore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/3 "2021-12-27T21:16:57Z")
From what you wrote, I’m not sure if you’re looking for something which will prevent the chair from moving or a mat that doesn’t slide on the carpet. But if you’re looking for a mat which stays in place, some chair mats have plastic studs to prevent them sliding around on carpet. Search for “studded chair mat” to find them. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/4 "2021-12-27T21:21:08Z")
> [@filmore](#): > > Some of chair mats have plastic studs to prevent them sliding around on carpet. Yes and the studs are also to keep the carpet from getting overly compressed, and to keep the fibers from being damaged when the wheels roll over them. Just like the free-standing casters (not wheels) intended for carpets, with the spikes on the bottom. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/5 "2021-12-27T21:40:52Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > I’d bet the wheels would sink right in and not roll too easily. > [@filmore](#): > > if you’re looking for a mat which stays in place So, we have a vote for the OP trying to keep the chair stationary, another vote for trying to find a mat that won’t move and my guess, upon reading it, was that they are looking for a way to allow the chair to roll directly on the carpet instead of the wheels digging in and it skidding around, potentially tearing the carpet. I think we need some clarification. Also, it they want the chair not to move at all, one option would be to remove the wheels. They typically pop out pretty easily, but you’ll have to make sure you can raise the chair up another 3 or 4 inches or you’ll be sitting way too low. ---
**Author:** ![smilingbandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@smilingbandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smilingbandit)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/6 "2021-12-27T21:46:59Z")
My vague thought was a round base that would go under the chair and, more or less keep the wheels in place, allowing it to rotate freely but not slide on rollers, and enough to sit flat on the carpet. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/7 "2021-12-27T22:47:49Z")
How about these. > **[Bed Stoppers Furniture Stopper, 4 Pack Wheel Stoppers Furniture Caster Cups -...](https://www.amazon.com/Stoppers-Furniture-Stopper-Wheel-Caster/dp/B08JV7RY4D)** > > Bed Stoppers Furniture Stopper, 4 Pack Wheel Stoppers Furniture Caster Cups - Premium Solid Rubber Caster Cups Furniture Cups Fits to All Floors & Wheels of Sofas, Beds, Chairs, Prevents Scratches - - Amazon.com ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/8 "2021-12-28T12:48:50Z")
Or just take the wheels off. Takes two minutes. If your still worried about the carpet, you could still get a plastic mat or something. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/9 "2021-12-28T12:56:57Z")
Is the chair still going to have to move in the sense of pulling it out from under the desk in order to sit on it, then moving back to the right seating position once you have your legs under the desk? ---
**Author:** ![md-2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9d8465/32.png) [@md-2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/md-2000)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/10 "2021-12-28T16:03:27Z")
Its unclear what you mean. When the wheels do their thing, it’s called “rolling”. If for some reason the wheels are locked, the chair might “slide” along the floor without the wheels turning.) When the chair turns side to side, it’s called “swivelling”. Do you mean “how can I stop the chair from rolling?” Something soft, like the suggested anti-fatigue mat mentioned above will stop some rolling, particularly when the chair is occupied. an unoccupied chair might be light enough to still roll, allowing you to roll it back to get in position and pull it back forward as you sit. If you want the chair fixed in place, those furniture caster cups would be best. A simple handy-man fixit is to remove the caster wheels. Usually these have a metal peg about 3/8 inch diameter simply snap-fit into the base of the chair. the downside is the chair is about 2 or 3 inches lower. Plus, the base is often not solid flat, so you may want to cut pieces of wood or plastic (or use those Caster Cups) and attach them to the base - either attach a peg to the cup or glue the cup on (more permanent). Also occurs to me those cups come in sets of 4 and most swivel office chairs have 5 wheels. ---
**Author:** ![smilingbandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@smilingbandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smilingbandit)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/11 "2021-12-28T20:12:55Z")
Yes the cups look like a good option. I am not sure if they will work well on carpet. but I’m willing to experiment there. ---
**Author:** ![Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marvin_the_martian/32/2898_2.png) [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/12 "2021-12-28T22:43:02Z")
> **[Amazon.com : Bell Glides Replacement Office Chair or Stool Swivel Caster Wheels...](https://www.amazon.com/DozyAnt-Replacement-Profile-Stationary-Plastic/dp/B075P2RGNR)** > > Amazon.com : Bell Glides Replacement Office Chair or Stool Swivel Caster Wheels to Fixed Stationary Castors, Low Profile Bell Glides with Soft Rubber Bottom Instead of Self Felt Pads, Chair Feet Wheel Stopper : Office Products ---
**Author:** ![billy-jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/13 "2021-12-28T22:50:22Z")
We have some kind of plexi-glass base at the office to give the chair a nice hard surface to roll on. It protects the carpet and allows the chair to roll when you need it to roll. I guess if you put a chair on it without rollers, it might be able to slide/skid on it, though. ---
**Author:** ![md-2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9d8465/32.png) [@md-2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/md-2000)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-product-exist-flat-base-for-roller-chair/956743/14 "2021-12-28T23:40:27Z")
> [@smilingbandit](#): > > Yes the cups look like a good option. I am not sure if they will work well on carpet. but I’m willing to experiment there. We have furniture cups for a coffee table and credenza downstairs that have the spiky feet like some of those plastic mats for office chairs.