How Do You Protect Carpet under Dining Table?

Carpet under a dining table takes more punishment than almost any other floor area in a UK home, and it suffers from three separate problems: crushing under chair legs, abrasion as chairs are moved, and soiling from food and drink. This guide explains how to size a protective rug or mat correctly, why a covering that only spans the table footprint makes things worse rather than better, and how flat woven rugs, hard chair mats and chair leg glides compare in practice. It also covers spill treatment, long term maintenance, how to lift existing dents from the pile, and whether carpet belongs in a dining zone at all....