Casters are wheels on the bottom of specific types of chairs which help the chair move when you are behind a desk. With iron chairs, which are heavier, specific types of casters should be used to support the weight of the chair so that it can roll easily on the floor. Does this Spark an idea?
Cast Iron Casters
Heavier casters made out of cast iron can be used on iron chairs, as they are solid and can support a lot more weight than other materials. These cast iron casters can be installed with steel bolts to the bottom of the chair, which you can do yourself with a few simple tools. However, it is important to use these cast iron casters on hard cement or stone floors or carpet, as these wheels can scrape or permanently dent softer wood floors. Make sure you look into what floor the iron chair and iron casters will be used on.
Steel Casters
Like cast iron casters, steel casters are strong enough to support a cast iron chair but also allow the chair to roll around freely on its wheels. These steel casters can be installed in almost an identical way as iron casters, but they are lighter and do not weigh the chair down as much. Steel casters also will do less damage to a soft wood floor or a tile floor. It is probably a good idea to only put this iron chair with these steel casters on carpet or cement.
Rubber Casters
Rubber casters can be used on iron chairs, as long as they are strong enough to support the weight of the chair and still roll smoothly across the floor. However, these rubber casters can be used on any type of floor and not damage it like iron or steel casters will. They will be the most efficient casters for a chair that regularly changes rooms and locations in a house or office.
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