Q: Can I put office chairs on my new laminate floor?
A: Of course you can! While laminate flooring is very durable you will want to make sure your new floors are sufficiently protected.
To help your new floor maintain its appearance it is best to use office chairs with soft casters. Soft casters have a soft surface on the wheel, often in a different color. If you are purchasing new office chairs you should be able to specify if you would like soft or hard casters. For existing chairs with hard casters, contact your office chair supplier to order soft casters as a replacement.
Soft casters not only protect your laminate floor they also increase your sitting comfort!
Another option for helping your new laminate floor retain its appearance is to use a transparent protective mat under your office chairs. These mats are readily available at most office supply stores. Make sure you purchase a mat that is large enough to cover the area needed and that your mat is specified for hard floor surfaces. Mats designed to be used over carpeting will have spikes on the underside - this will damage your floor instead of protecting it.