Do office chairs ruin carpet?

Again, you need to consider the wheels. Cheap plastic wheels - which are disturbingly common among many office chairs - are more prone to wearing down and cracking. When this happens, it can tug at the carpet fibers and tear them from the carpet, which would cause noticeable damage to your carpets.

Much like hardwood floors, polyurethane wheels solve this, so if you’re worried about carpet damage, especially if living in a rented home or using a rented office space, it is better to replace them. You can also use office chair mats to protect the fibers.

Before considering your approach, though, it’s also worth knowing what type of carpet you have. A low-quality carpet is more prone to damage, whereas heavy-duty carpets can withstand more pressure and therefore avoid common types of damage.