DIY Office Chair Mat For Under $25!!!
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- DIY Office Chair Mat For Under $25
I will show you how I made a office chair mat for less than $25, and in less than 30 minutes! I decided to do this after looking at office chair mats from some of the big box stores and even the cheap ones were close to $50, and the ones I thought looked decent were into the $100's! This took no time at all and you can be proud of the fact that you saved some bucks and made it all by yourself! Definitely an easy DIY project that requires almost no tools at all!
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Thanks for the great tip!! I will do this with a lighter colour floor tile to match my carpet colour as close as I can. Great idea!
The production quality of this video is awesome man! I really enjoyed this.
Thanks bro! I’ve definitely been working on it!
Thanks VERY MUCH for this idea! My 50th plastic mat (seems like anyway) just wore through once again so I went to Home Depot today and bought the materials for this and made one for my computer chair. It was easy and turned out really good. For just under $30 I bought two pieces of wood and 12 tiles. If it lasts, I have another piece of wood to make another one for my wife's computer chair. Plus the chair glides so smoothly over it- wow, I'm a happy camper! Not so good for Office Depot though... Thanks again!
I’m really glad it worked out for you! Thanks for the comment and hope it inspires someone else to do the same!
Great video, love the simple idea that makes the space looks so amazing and cost effective.
Glad you liked it!
Great idea ! Found some nice 1/2 inch plywood at a big box store. Got some peel and stick tiles, it worked like a charm !
Great tip!
This saved me! I'm a musician too and my apartment has these ridiculous large kitchen-style tiles thru the whole house with huge deep gaps between tiles, making it ridiculously hard to roll a chair around to move to my keyboard from my desk. You're video popped up on Google and it looked like too much work staining etc. But no other results fit the bill and I finally watched. Didn't know it was easy work and just cheap tiles on wood that made it look so nice! You should put the time to make in the title so people aren't scared off by how nice it looks and it gets more views! Great idea, thank you, I'm going straight to home Depot today and I'll finally be able to work on music in my new apartment and be productive. Literally this is why I'm going to have an album coming out instead of doing nothing so thank you
I made one of these 2 months ago to use as an office chair mat...2 months later, the stick-on tiles are starting to come loose at their corners and there are other problems too ...this DIY mat is actually no good at all, but looks great at first glance. You'd need to do A LOT more to it to make it usable...like add wooden trim around the edges and use heavy-duty glue on the tiles.
Weird, I've had two of these for years now and no problems. I'm sure some reinforcement would definitely make it better though.
@@kevinbrown1073 I troubleshot this more and figured out the issue: this type of mat cannot be partially tucked under any furniture - the uneven pressure makes it fall apart and peel on tile corners. If it's cut to size to fit partially under the desk without actually being tucked under the desk, the finish becomes much sturdier. The edge softening is a necessity though, especially if placing this on a carpet.
Yes made one just like this for myself a few years ago with black stick on tile. Just like the one in the video it looked really fabulous when I first made it, but in about two weeks the stick on tiles started sliding off the plywood. I'd agree that a trim border would go a long way to keeping the tiles in place. Now I'm just using an inexpensive 48X48 sheet of MDF fiberboard with no tiles and it works fine.
@@reelreeler8778 good suggestion, but I'm reading that it contains VOF...back to the drawing board, I guess
So basically this is the same concept to install a peel and stick floor, using underlayment plywood and a peel and stick tile. The key element to making the tiles stick to the plywood is to use a sealer. It seals the wood fibers and gives a tacky service for the peel and stick flooring to stick to. I have installed floors like this in homes with heavy appliances and what not and never had a tile even pretend to start lifting.
I love it, this is exactly what I need to do for my office chair
Glad I saw this before I spent 150 on Wayfair! I used 5/8 plywood though to support weight without issues. I got regular plywood, filled in the holes with Bondo, and used the belt sander on both sides, works beautifully! Mine is 4 foot by 6 foot for a project area.
Glad it worked out so well! Thanks for the feed back!
This is why I love the internet! Would never have thought of this.
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Decided to do some research before I bought another chair mat and came across your video. My current one is from Staples and in less than 2 years it has cracks all throughout it from rolling around on carpet. I enjoy DIY projects, but never thought to simply make a chair mat from wood and laminate. Will definitely be doing this instead of buying another clear plastic mat!
Right on! It’s definitely a worthwhile project!
Wow this is awesome! With the pandemic comes remote learning for my 8 yr old-our desk chair doesn’t slide on carpet at all and I keep having to push her in and out of her desk chair😫. I’m so happy I found this video because I’ve sent SO many desk chair mats back because they aren’t what we are looking for! Doing this ASAP!!
That is awesome!
followed this video to make a 8 by 8 area in corner of room to make a computer desk/war gaming minutures painting area for new computer chair got over holidays . Excellent Video
Awesome man! I'm glad the video helped you out!
Great idea. Excellent demonstration
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
I liked and subscribed. Keep the DYI's and Hacks coming. Thanks for the great idea. BTW Office depot sells between $65. + $99. for bamboo. I just came from there. FYI Ikea sells them $19.00 448.811.00 but a little on the thin side for carpet... more for under High Chairs etc. So this idea is awesome. So going to do this. Cool Thanks C.
Thank you for this video. Been looking for a chair pad but been reading a lot of bad reviews with plastic/vinyl matting. My carpet is medium pile and seems like the plastic pad works best with low pile. I also just purchased a chair with caster wheels and didn't want to cause dents in the plastic.
Thanks for watching!
THANKS!!!!! Very helpful.
This is pure gold
Yea buddy!! Gonna do this but probably with a bit thicker plywood like really thick!! I need to cover a space 10ft x 10ft!! Big wrap-around desk to support wrap-around gaming monitors!! :-D
Awesome!
Very helpful. Thanks! I actually noticed the same 4' square thin plywood at HD and purchased it for this. BUT it wouldn't fit into my y8 q car. Will figure that issue out and create one of these. I agree the plastic mats are awful. They quickly scuff up and look pretty bad.
Glad I could help!
Very helpful tips, thank you
I made my Chair Mat last week. Cost me $26. Boy do I like it. I am surprised how well the self-adhesive tile stick to the quarter in 4' x 4' plywood. It looks and feels awesome when I glide over it. Thanks for the video.
Happy it worked out for you!
Hello George, After two years does your floor chair mat still hold up well or are some tiles unpeeling off the plywood? I want to do this also, but don't want problems for a long long time.
@@lostinmyspace4910 Eventually, i migrated to a 7" wide vinyl. I put the pieces together in a 5' x 5' square. Then I trimmed it with a 1/2" metal border. Then I screwed it down at the corners and in the middle. It is holding up fine. It was easy to put together. Most of the time was cutting the pieces
what a great idea! thank you.
You are so welcome!
Use 1/2" or thicker plywood. 4' x 5'
You can do this same thing with the laminate flooring they sell in the boxes. It holds up really well by itself. Just make sure you use a board and hammer to force them together or they can come apart. Got a box of it for 16 bucks and made a really nice chair mat out of it.
Wouldn't that cause dips from the weight of the chair wheels? Or are you using this on a hard surface? Most of us are here because we're working in office chairs on carpet and can't roll.
@@deprofundis3293 Another video on YT has the laminate attached to a what looks like a half inch plywood...I see that OSB is what they recommend(same as laminate?)
@@sl5311 OSB you need to use liquid nails. The sticky back is not strong enough to stay adhered to the OSB because of lack of surface area.
Dig the new intro!
Thanks Ron!
nice tips! thanks!
No problem!
Fantastic!!!! thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
I did mine,Used 1/2 inch Playwood (4X4)15.00 USD, 16 12-in x 12-in Basil Peel-and-Stick Pattern Vinyl Tile 11.50 USD from Lowe's (DYI project 26.50). !!!
I like this. Any ideas for a border? I’m not a fan of the edges. I’m thinking of something like how they transition hardwood to tile in houses-a curved-slope strip of wood on each side. I’m sure I could find these strips at the depot while I’m there for the other parts. Great video man!
Thanks! Hope you found a good border for it!
dude your a damn genius!
The Home Depot near me only sells these in a box so it'll be a little more than $25 but still thanks for the video, super helpful.
No problem!
Awesome!! Me likey!!!!
Thanks Brandy!
Thanks for this idea. I really want to try it. My previous clear plastic chair mats keep cracking when I use it on top of my carpet. What is the thickness of the plywood that you recommend?
What kind of wood peice strong and will hold up to use and also will adhere well to the stick on tiles?
FYI....I would tack it down with a brad nailer. Those tile will shift if there is no border to hold them in place over time.
I could see doing that but I'm on year three of one I made for my office and use it daily. So far so good and all is holding together just fine.
Great video I am now subscribed.
Awesome! Thanks!
You should add bloopers....all the greats Bloop!
When I DIY I’m so laser focused no bloops occurred...
Great idea and like the video but I am looking for DIY clear mat so that the room does not look small
Could be a tough DIY job to make something like that. I'd recommend this glass one on Amazon! 50 bucks isn't so bad amzn.to/2WFgTTW
This is exactly what i was looking for. I have a mat that has worn through and I don't want to drop $150+. I need it a little custom 49 x 80 inches. I orginally thought about getting pergo but this looks good. Given the thickness of the plywood and flooring, do you think it will crack/ break on carpet?
I had mine for years and no cracks or breaks! My carpet was pretty thick too. Good luck!
searching for a DIY chair mat and found your vid. Looks easy enough and one question though, does it stay put on a carpet? that's one thing I am worried about if I move with the chair. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, and it stays put!
thank you
You're welcome
This is great to replace my plastic mat. I have a problem with my plastic mat causing moister in the carpet. Do you have any problems with the wood trapping moisture?
I haven't but I live in a fairly dry climate. I'd recommend trying to put down some absorbent material underneath to see if that helps. I always save the absorbent packets that come in shipments, and that stuff is great to have around!
Very helpful video🤓. I couldn't catch what you used for the floor board? Was that plywood or some other material? Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful! Yup it was just plywood!
I am looking for a carpet for a small room:
1) 7ft 1in x 10ft.7 in
It seem online they do come in size like that
2) It will be for a computer room with laptop and printer and computer repair station so I need one with litter static as possible
What carpet type would be good?
Gear reviews, DIY, vlogging, this guy does it all!! No wonder they call him the Casey Neistat of SoCal!!
😂 I’ve definitely been called worse! Thanks!
For the floor mat for under a computer chair - will the chair wheels cause divots so you eventually can’t roll? This happens with those plastic ones. Hoping your solution will fix that issue. Great video!
The great thing about one of these mats is that you can use thicker material than those plastic mats so I never had that problem. Good luck!
Hi. My apartment is all carpet. Can i use the to roller skate on top of carpet? Thanks!!! :)
You just saved me some $$$ Thank you sooooooo much! I knew there was a cheaper option but my imagination wasn’t working 😂
You're welcome!!
Nice time lapse.
No time lapse... I’m just that quick 😂
I've been on the look out for plastic chair mat for carpet and couldn't find anything below $50. Then I thought of "DIY' and found this video. Thanks for sharing man! One question, the bottom part is flat with no stud or something like that. Does it move around as you roll your chair around?
Nah man it has plenty enough weight to stay put! Good luck on the build!
@@kevinbrown1073 thanks man
0:27 What is the name of that sliding saw? I like it!
Hi Kevin - This is an excellent idea. What type of plywood did you use? I mean thickness? would a 5.2mm - Sande Plywood from Home Depot work? I have a plush carpet and I am not sure if this will be too thin and will crack/bend with a few uses. Your help will be really appreciated.
Glad you found it helpful! I used pretty thin board. It has been a long time ago since I did this project but it was probably 1/4" thick. my carpet was pretty plush too bit it worked out just fine. You could always go thicker if you want!
I'm barely a DIY (very low-skills). I could certainly handle making a rectangular mat (great idea!), but I need a mat that is basically an upside-down "T" shape...and it's in my bedroom, so the dimensions have to be very specific. Any suggestions on how I could create a "T" shaped base?? I assume Home Depot won't cut it to my specifications...but maybe I should ask??
I would ask and see! The other thing you could do is contact some cabinet makers in your area. They'll have the tools to do it!
The sky is up
Another idea I just had would be....if you need extra thick extra durable floor mat then with an ultra thick plywood but the edges you could 3d print your own trim from recycled PET bottles. :-D Or I am sure Home Depot has trim/threshhold you could use too.
Great idea!
What a great idea! Easy to follow directions.
Thanks Christy! I really appreciate the feedback and also for subscribing to my channel. You the best!!
I have decently thick carpet and I weigh about 300lbs ... What thickness of wood should I use? Using it for a chair mat only.
I'd go for something a bit thicker maybe 3/4"
How thick was the plywood? I've got a thick memory foam carpet pad and nice carpet I want to protect... think this will do the trick? Does it slide a lot on the carpet?
I used 1/4” and I definitely haven’t had it slide on me. Once you put the laminate on it the mat will have a decent amount of weight to it. Are you worried it might be too thin?
Only slightly. I'm a bigger dude... heh heh... any problems with your carpet underneath?
I could see using a thicker piece. I’m only 165. And definitely no problems either the carpet. I actually ended up making another to put underneath my ac unit too. Bshay513 I’m really trying to reach 1000 subscribers, would you be willing to subscribe?
What was the measurement of the thin plywood you had Home Depot cut?
I can't remember all of the measurements off the top of my head in this one but I believe the plywood was 1/4" thick and from there I just measured it for the space I needed. Good luck on the build!
Great what kind of wood you used? thank u,
Thanks! So I used plywood for the base and then vinyl floor tiles for the top.
Is there any trim that could be added around the edges easily?
I hadn't really thought of doing it, but I'm sure it can be done! Hope it turns out great!
Could you add peel and sticks to a typical plastic floor mat?
dont do it, peel and stick will only last a few months.
2 question do ever jam your toe on the mat? I used to hate how often that happen with the plastic mat 😠 . Also could you sit a computer desk on that mat?
Nope, and sure!
Hi Kevin. Have you used this mat with rolling office chair? I’m concerned that in a short time the tiles may come apart with weight of wheels on tiles .Thoughts?
I used it with a rolling chair for years and had no problem with the tiles. The trick is to properly prepare the surface. It has to be clean and have some slight roughness to that will allow for the glue to grab a hold of it. You could deftly do ti without the tiles but its going to reqire a lot more sanding and some stain. Let me know how it turns out!
Negative, do not use a rolling chair without tiles. The plywood layers are glued but there are internal voids and the wheels will pinch through leaving you with divots to roll your chair over. OsB might be ok but soft or hard plywood will not be ok without a tile covering
2:47 “Air condouchener”
hahaha!
How did this workout long-term, did the tiles ever move?
Worked out great!
Thanks. Your five year old video keeps giving.
I actually laughed out loud at that comment! It sure does!
Thought of making it but can get one in staples for $25
Staples is for the weak of mind and heart. Go off and enjoy your sweat shop desk chair mat.
Would it work to cut the tiled plywood with a saw, e.g. table saw, circular saw, sliding saw (preferably the one at 0:27), and get a better finished edge (with a little bit sanding if necessary)? This is a great idea. I have been thinking about a mat but indeed the price is ridiculous, not like in you place for $50-100, here is $100 or over $200 for the size I want! I'm going to DIY one. Thank you for sharing the idea.
Also, how long dis this last. I'm not expecting the same performance as the commercial options but good to have some idea of this.
Hi Max, it lasted years! I got rid of it when I moved though. I feel like if you cut the tiles and the wood at the same time it would not go well. If you sand the edges properly it will be plenty smooth. I'm not sure what the name of the saw is but its really cool! They have them installed at some hardware stores.
@@kevinbrown1073 The saw is called a "panel saw"
Is that wood really strong enough to hold any weight?
Yeah it’s pretty strong, but if you plan on putting something really heavy on it you might wanna go a bit thicker
I'm a big boy so I'm gonna have to go thick!
Yeah we don’t need you busting through Gary!
That sounds so wrong Gary! 😂
HAHAHA!
Question: Just projecting the dynamics over time I would imagine that weight rolling on the center of this platform would cause the edges to begin to pitch upwards - in other words, the weight on the center would cause a depression in the center and elevated edges as a result of continuous rolling back and forth. Did this present an issue after you used it for awhile? Waiting for a response before I commit to this though I DO think it is an excellent alternative to those expensive but worthless plastic desk mats. Thank you for posting!
So I’ve had my office chair one for a couple years now and it still sits perfectly flat. I have one that a portable a/c unit sits on and it still sits flat too. One dude I talked to made one a bit thicker than mine so that’s always an option too. I definitely think it’ll last longer and look better than the cheapo plastic ones!
Let me know how it goes!
@@kevinbrown1073 Many thanks for your response. OK, I'm sold. I've just redecorated my office and have been dreading the waste of money that would otherwise go into a plastic floor mat. I already know the thing will fall apart within a year or two like the others.Your video is a godsend. I've already got the wood all I need is the cover material and I got a Home Depot within a couple miles. I hope to have it done this weekend. Once again, many thanks!!!
@@kevinbrown1073 Greetings!!! Well, it took me longer to get to than I thought but it is done. I used a piece of 1/2" plywood I happened to have at home. It was clean [EDIT] and perfectly flat [END EDIT] but of course it just looked like plywood. Instead of using the tiles I stained it with some red oak stain I had laying around after a light sanding and then finished it off with two coats of polyurethane (I had a gallon of the stuff laying around). I also cut 45 degree corners on the side that extends into the room (behind the chair) about 5" back on a side to give it a bit pf pizzazz as well as to protect against an unnecessary tripping hazard. IT CAME OUT GREAT (((AND))) BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for the initial idea. It sure seems simple after someone shows you but I never would have thought of it on my own ... well, never say "never" but it probably wound't have been anytime soon. Can't thank you enough.
@@DATo_DATonian What type of poly and is it showing scratches? Thanks.
Wish I knew about that before I bought one on Amazon!
That sucks man! Never too late though!
I see that it has been a few years since you made this mat. How well has it held up?
It held up perfectly! Had it for years!
@@kevinbrown1073 thank you for the update!!
Thank you so much - just what I was looking for!
If you find laminate tiles too slippery to roll around on, you could instead use carpet tiles.
Carpet tiles seem like a really good idea!
I did this a few years back and ran into one major issue... the stick on tiles over time kept shifting. To fix it I had to keep using a heat gun to warm the tiles and then shift them back in place. I also tried removing the tiles and putting new ones down but those shifted also. I finally got so tired of repairing it constantly that what I did was take a staple gun and put a staple about 2 inches from the corners of each tile. That was a year ago and the tiles are still on there perfectly.
Btw, I used 1/2 inch plywood for mine. I'm not sure you would want to try the staples on something as thin as what he shows in the video.
Also, if you want it to look extra nice the staples will probably not work great for you since you clearly can see the staples. I suspect you might be able to improve the looks a little if you colored them with a marker or something. Though, I suspect you would have to touch them up from time to time. Would still be TONS easier to moving those tiles around.
I'm on like year 3 of mine with no tile shift or wood crack.
@@BillerdClubWorldWide I used 1/2 inch plywood and it is as good as the day I bought it.
@@kevinbrown1073 I may have used cheaper tiles. I also weigh a lot. I got up to 285 during some of the use. I've since gotten down to 210 lbs... but that is still a lot of weight to be pushing around.
If people want to try without the staples I would recommend not waiting too long if the tiles begin to shift. I did and as a result the edges of the tiles broke off from hanging over the side (like you warn about in your video).
Spread some weldwood contact cement on the plywood before installing the tiles and you should have no movement of the tiles. And it will look much cleaner than staples.
@@stolencoats63 Thanks, I hadn't even heard of that product. I will give that a try next time.
Does the plywood snap from the pressure of the chair mat
Mine never did and was in use for years!
@@kevinbrown1073 OK thank you
looks great but does this move around?
want to know as well
Nope! It stayed pit perfectly!
@@kevinbrown1073 made one works great. thx for the vid
The wheels don’t sink in it, do they?
Nope, they roll perfectly!
Does it bend too much under weight? Looks a little flimsy
The beautiful thing about it is that you can always use a thicker piece of wood. Mine didn't bend to much though
just curious, using this for an office chair - isn't it really slippery? For my sister who is housebound, I tried putting a desk chair mat on top of a piece of plywood because of weight and how long she is on the chair and it was so slippery that it became a health hazzard. BUT because she is at her computer and uses this chair all day for more than 8 hours, was going through desk chair mats. Your video game me an idea of tiles, but am not sure how slippery it would be. you show a desk chair on the 1 you made, does it slip around a lot?
I never had any issues with it being slippery, but I'd suggest if the wheels being slippery is an issue than I'd swap up the wheels for something better. I bought some of these and am pretty amazed! amzn.to/3uHVEki
Hope that helps!
@@kevinbrown1073 THANK YOU..what a great idea
do u want review a high quality chair mat for carpet ?
Well this video was over 4 years ago so I don't know if you'll see this or not. What size would you typically recommend for an office chair area?
Hello! I do check from time to time! There are some sort of standard sizes out there that companies tend to make and that is a good starting point. However, you'll have to look at your space and see what is going to work best. Sorry that I don't have a great answer!
I used a 4x8' sheet of plywood and had the store cut off 2' to trim it down to 4x6'. Then I used that leftover piece of 2x4' ply to make a "tongue" that extends under my desk. Instead of using the stick on vinyl I used the snap in/tongue in groove wood flooring to cover the whole thing. It turned out awesome and saved me about $300
26.7+11.23 > 25
nice job though.
although the plywood looks kinda too thin to support a person without curving at the edges
For the same price as that 5mm Underlayment, you could have gotten 12 mm plywood.
What kind of would did you buy? It didn't say. The wood I have now isn't working. It keeps breaking on my shag carpet.
I just used plywood for mine that can be bought and It is 1/4". Since your caret is thick you might have to bump it up to 1/2". Hope that helps!
@@kevinbrown1073 I went and bought some 1/2 precut 4x4' board from home depot. Then used peel & stick planks that look like wood that were 1x2' it looks awesome! Wish I could post a pic!
@@emrldeyes That's awesome!
This is fine if you do not care about the floor or carpet beneath the homemade mat. The wood base that you use WILL affect your carpet. All wood is natural, has oils, and may additionally be treated (e.g. the glue treatment for lamination, anti-rot wood preservatives, etc.) by manufacturer/lumberyard.
Weird how all my wood furniture sits on the floor and does affect the flooring...
KB Basic We move the furniture. And it’s not raw wood, unfinished wood. Additionally, wood furniture is small surface area in contact with floor, whereas a large board not only does not allow a huge area of carpet to breathe, it does not allow penetration of light. As such, the carpet around it will lighten with exposure to UV and non-UV light, and the carpet beneath it will not have that exposure, creating a disparity in color over time. Of course, I was going to keep it simple without all that, but since you asked, lol. This is the reason one does not see wood (especially raw wood) chair mats.
if your this worried about the wood hurting it let the wood fully dry out the plywood should be fine you can also add the lament floor to both sides of the wood if you want to protect the carpet.
I feel like that thin wood would just crack under chair movement. Unless may you’re a kid.
I was at about 180 lbs plus and a pretty heavy chair and had no cracks. Though, the beauty is you can always use thicker plywood.
Well, I tried this a month ago and sadly, I have to say that the tiles are easy to install but they don't hold up to your chair moving around. Good idea if the tiles are hard enough to withstand the wear and tear. Mine didn't.
Thanks for sharing, and sorry it didn't workout! Would
you mind posting the type of tile you used so others can avoid using?
I bought the tiles from a local hardware store. The tiles looked good but were not very thick, only 1.65 mm. The wear layer thickness is 2.6 mil. They stuck to the plywood very well. There was no name brand on them. Ebony Marble Peel and Stick Vinyl Tile is the name of tile I installed.
what about warping?
Mine never did but I can imagine thicker pieces warping more easily than the thinner ones.
Cool idea. Thanks
Has anyone done a desk mat with plain wood and no tiles? I know not terribly attractive, but I’ll go nuts if the tiles start to come apart. I don’t mind the color though .
I got a piece of 1/2" Sande hardwood plywood and it doesn't hold up on its own. The plywood has internal voids that the chair wheels will punch through in a day. You have to put the tiles over the plywood no matter how thick of a sheet you get.
For a long time I used two pieces of 3/4" plywood that were sandwiched together with wood glue, and stained the top layer then did a few coats of spray on polyurethane. It didn't look the greatest and showed signs of wear within a year or two but it did hold up. I ended up making a second version with a single sheet of 3/4" ply and those snap in wood plank flooring boards and it looks way nicer and is holding up well
Thickness of plywood please
Do you ever stub your toe on the edges?
Nope, but now I probably will today lol
no way you would put holes in that thin of wood
I've had mine for years now and no holes. Distribution of weight is an amazing thing
@@kevinbrown1073 yeah but your a little guy
@@idahofishgamer3560 Fair enough man. So thicker the guy, thicker the wood
Should've done the fake marble... so classy!
Totally! Nothing says class like lamented marble! 😂
I'm with Milly, but maybe that totally classy fake granite!
Yeah, you just can’t tell it from the real stuff...
Yassss!
Isn't this going to flex a lot
Not as much as you would imagine
0:54. HOW ARE YOU MOVING SO FAST? I did this and it took me an hour....and somehow you did it in a couple minutes? Witchcraft? Mancraft?
LMFAOOO xd wtf is this. There's literally no different of putting wut u made on the carpet than not use any. They still feeling soft and unstable when u step on them especially when u try to move ur chair around its going to be hard.
Well okay then... 🙄