X-ACTO Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Nonslip Bottom, 1-Inch Grid, 18" x 24", Gray - DIY, Hobby, Professional Crafting

First off, I'm one of the people out there who research most purchases. I try to compare features that aren't normally mentioned on product pages. For instance, while shopping for an 18"x24" cutting mat I compared the obvious (color, average customer reviews, price, etc.) to the not so obvious, like layers and thickness. First off, besides the larger size, I decided I needed a cutting mat with good contrast between the guidelines and the mat itself. Until I received this mat, I was using a smaller (6"x18") Fiskars mat for my cutting needs. It handled cuts of all types fine, but the size showed it's limitation very quickly, and the orange guidelines on the dark gray background made lining up the edges of items to be cut somewhat difficult. So after looking around at the various cutting mats available, it came down to this one, an Alvin and a Dhale. I ruled out the Alvin because I really didn't want a green mat. The dahle mats look and seem very nice, and have great reviews (in fact I have a black one on the way as well), but only the black one seemed suitable for my needs; it has a black background and light gray guidelines. The blue Dahle is nice, but I don't feel there's enough contrast between the background and the guidelines. A shame really, because blue is my favorite color. As for the transparent Dahle, they really need to give that one an overhaul, as there is nearly no contrast between the background and guidelines. Blue guidelines would make the transparent Dahle much more desirable, and more importantly, useful and functional. So after ruling out the Alvin, and blue and transparent Dahle mats, I ordered the X-Acto. Shipping was prompt, packaging was very sufficient for the item and the price was very good (ordered from shoplet). As for the cutting mat itself, it's absolutely fantastic. It's a nice light gray with light blue guidelines. The contrast is perfect. It's a 5 layer design, like most of the better brands. What really surprised me is the thickness. This cutting mat is twice that of my Fiskars. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. If you need a good, thick, reliable cutting mat, give the X-Acto brand a good look. My Fiskars has served me well, and still has a place in my workspace, but it's taking the bench while the X-Acto becomes my front runner.

I use it as a mat on my desk. It is always there and ready for any paper cutting with X-ACTO knives. My previous mat lasted over 15 years. I expect this one to do the same. It is of the best quality; one reason why I like it so much.

Overall this has been great. Does not slip and move around- even on granite countertops! Heals wonderfully and cuts great with scissors, exacto and circular blades! I wish I would have gotten a bigger mat because 18"x 24" is smaller than I expected- think real estate sign size. 24"x36" would have been ideal for larger sewing projects- but it sill gets the job done!

I have had green cutting mats for my scale model. I mainly model 1/35 scale tanks, which are green and OD green. This mat color helps me find small parts that fly off my tweezers. The 18x24 mat is ideal for my hobby bench. Self-cutting returns to place after cutting small parts off the sprue. This mat works well for me.

Personally, I love this mat. It is big and ever so useful. I was a little skeptic about the self-healing aspect but it works well. You can see any marks you left on the mat if you dig into it deeply but those marks do NOT effect the surface for the next use. It is still as flat and straight as when I first purchased it and the grid lines are always helpful. I tend to not need the angles they marked on the grid but they don't get in the way. I recommend this product.

I mean it was really well packaged! It was together with a large sheet of cardboard in a bag, and also in a large box. It arrived completely intact. And I'm happy with it. Its size is smaller than indicated. But I like the quality. I cut paper on the rug. Light scratches are slightly noticeable, but it is not felt under the finger. I also do a lot of work on the rug. And this gray color relaxes the tension in the eyes. I also like that the other side does not contain any markup, it is homogeneous. This works for me because I don't always need markup.

I love this self healing mat. This brand is amazing and I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed with the mat. The durability is great. I’ve cut many things on it and it’s still holding up. The shipping was also handled well. I was worried that it would come warped due to mis packaging but it was perfectly flat.

The price was great for this size mat. They will be very handy for use with various crafts we do with our clients.

Bigger than I had originally thought but well made and sturdy product. Will probably outlast me, as I consider my hobbling to be light use. Would buy again

Me asombro la calidad del producto, justo lo que viene en la descripción y me llego en el tiempo estimado.

buen producto

Used it to cut shelving liner with exacto knife. Protected surface and performed well

Perfecto para superficies de trabajo amplias, el color no me convence porque se ensucia muy rápido y debes impiarlo con cuidado para no borrar la cuadricula. Es firme