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Dumb question? anthony 03-31-2007
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Posted by anthony on March 31, 2007, 2:01 pm


Okay, here goes. I have a chair with castors at my computer desk. I
like the freedom of moving around while seated..the problem? I have
laminated wooden floors, that are starting to show 'wear' at the desk
for all the moving I do. I happened to pass by a Loews and saw that
they had castor protectors along with the typical protectors for other
chairs and furniture. I tried to ask one of the employees and its not
like the TV ads where they seem to show an expert in various
areas...not where I live. Anyhow, I can see where it may keep dust and
dirt off the castors, but ...now here is the dumb question...are you
ready?...Obviously, i can't see one moving around freely as I have
been able to do up to now. so what real purpose do they serve...Oh
yes, feel free to call me stupid:)


Posted by Donna on April 1, 2007, 9:32 am


Hammacher Schlemmer has a bamboo chair mat for exactly this purpose -
protecting hardwood from chair castors.
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72065.asp?promo=xsells

I think they also sell it at Solutions and Amazon.com as well.

HTH,

Donna

> Okay, here goes. I have a chair with castors at my computer desk. I
> like the freedom of moving around while seated..the problem? I have
> laminated wooden floors, that are starting to show 'wear' at the desk
> for all the moving I do. I happened to pass by a Loews and saw that
> they had castor protectors along with the typical protectors for other
> chairs and furniture. I tried to ask one of the employees and its not
> like the TV ads where they seem to show an expert in various
> areas...not where I live. Anyhow, I can see where it may keep dust and
> dirt off the castors, but ...now here is the dumb question...are you
> ready?...Obviously, i can't see one moving around freely as I have
> been able to do up to now. so what real purpose do they serve...Oh
> yes, feel free to call me stupid:)
>



Posted by bill allemann on April 1, 2007, 10:19 am


put down a sheet of plexiglas. If the floor is so uneven that plexiglas
cracks, use Lexan.


> Okay, here goes. I have a chair with castors at my computer desk. I
> like the freedom of moving around while seated..the problem? I have
> laminated wooden floors, that are starting to show 'wear' at the desk
> for all the moving I do. I happened to pass by a Loews and saw that
> they had castor protectors along with the typical protectors for other
> chairs and furniture. I tried to ask one of the employees and its not
> like the TV ads where they seem to show an expert in various
> areas...not where I live. Anyhow, I can see where it may keep dust and
> dirt off the castors, but ...now here is the dumb question...are you
> ready?...Obviously, i can't see one moving around freely as I have
> been able to do up to now. so what real purpose do they serve...Oh
> yes, feel free to call me stupid:)
>



Posted by Stormin Mormon on April 1, 2007, 4:28 pm


The ones that look like little ash trays are for stationary
furniture like sofas. Spreads the weight, to keep from punching
holes in the floor, or pushing the carpet down.

Not for rolling chairs. For rolling chairs you need a plastic mat
to protect the floor.

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.

: Okay, here goes. I have a chair with castors at my computer
desk. I
: like the freedom of moving around while seated..the problem? I
have
: laminated wooden floors, that are starting to show 'wear' at
the desk
: for all the moving I do. I happened to pass by a Loews and saw
that
: they had castor protectors along with the typical protectors
for other
: chairs and furniture. I tried to ask one of the employees and
its not
: like the TV ads where they seem to show an expert in various
: areas...not where I live. Anyhow, I can see where it may keep
dust and
: dirt off the castors, but ...now here is the dumb
question...are you
: ready?...Obviously, i can't see one moving around freely as I
have
: been able to do up to now. so what real purpose do they
serve...Oh
: yes, feel free to call me stupid:)
:



Posted by Tyler on April 1, 2007, 7:35 pm


> Okay, here goes. I have a chair with castors at my computer desk. I
> like the freedom of moving around while seated..the problem? I have
> laminated wooden floors, that are starting to show 'wear' at the desk
> for all the moving I do. I happened to pass by a Loews and saw that
> they had castor protectors along with the typical protectors for other
> chairs and furniture. I tried to ask one of the employees and its not
> like the TV ads where they seem to show an expert in various
> areas...not where I live. Anyhow, I can see where it may keep dust and
> dirt off the castors, but ...now here is the dumb question...are you
> ready?...Obviously, i can't see one moving around freely as I have
> been able to do up to now. so what real purpose do they serve...Oh
> yes, feel free to call me stupid:)

How 'bout popping the stock plastic casters out of the chair &
replacing them with some nice rubber wheels. quick & easy swap,
quieter rolling, no damage to floor.

T


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