What's the difference between hard-floor and carpet casters on conference chairs?

Conference chairs come with casters optimized for either carpet or hard floors. Carpet casters have a narrower, harder wheel that rolls through carpet pile without resistance. Hard-floor casters are wider and softer (often rubber or polyurethane) so they don't scratch hardwood, tile, or polished concrete. Using carpet casters on hard floors can scratch the surface; hard-floor casters on carpet may not roll smoothly. Always match caster type to your floor material. Many chair manufacturers ship with carpet casters as default — request hard-floor casters if your conference room has hard flooring. FindOfficeFurniture.com can confirm caster types on any model — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.