How to Order a Custom Gaming Mousepad from Tako Mats (Step-by-Step)
Looking to bring your setup to life with a custom gaming mousepad? Whether it’s your favourite game art, your own design, or just something that makes your rig feel more you — we’ve made it ridiculously easy to create your own.
Here’s exactly how to do it, step by step.
1. Find the Right Image
Start by choosing an image that speaks to your style and setup. This could be:
- Your favourite game artwork
- Fan art or illustrations you love
- Wallpapers or desktop backgrounds
- Photos from your collection
- Your gamer tag, logo, or clan emblem
- A personal design or piece of branding
Need help? Check out our guide:
👉 How to Find the Perfect Image for Your Custom Mousepad
And don’t worry about quality — our free image cleanup service will make sure it prints beautifully.
2. Choose Your Size
We offer three sizes to suit your setup:
- Large – 700mm x 300mm
- XL – 900mm x 400mm
- XXL – 1000mm x 500mm
Not sure what’s best?
👉 Read: What’s the Right Size Mousepad for Your Gaming Rig?
3. Select Your Thickness
You’ve got two options — and your choice comes down to personal preference, comfort, and how you use your setup.
🔹 2mm – Sleek and Streamlined
- Perfect for gamers who prefer a firm, low-profile feel
- Offers a consistent, solid glide — ideal for FPS or precision-based play
- Stays out of the way, giving a clean, flat desk aesthetic
🔹 5mm – Soft and Supportive
- Adds extra comfort for long hours of gaming, editing, or working
- Cushions your wrists and forearms for a more relaxed experience
- Slightly more forgiving under pressure, creating a plush feel
Both thickness options use our premium closed-cell foam core, designed to hold its shape without warping, curling, or wearing unevenly. It’s built to last — and built to perform.
4. Upload Your Image
During checkout, you’ll be prompted to upload your artwork.
We support all major file formats, and the process is simple.
Not sure if your image will print well? Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to check it before or after you place your order.
Every custom order also includes our Image Cleanup Service — a free service where our designers will:
- Sharpen and enhance your image
- Boost colour and contrast
- Clean up artefacts, watermarks, or compression noise
- Ensure it’s print-ready at your selected size
No extra cost. No guesswork. Just better results.
5. Lay It Out How You Like It
Once your image is uploaded, you can position it just the way you want.
Move it around, zoom in, or crop to focus on your favourite section.
Want a logo in the bottom right? A portrait centred? A background offset to the side? No problem — and if you're unsure, leave us a note and we'll help fine-tune the layout.
6. Approve Your Mockup
Before we print, you’ll receive a mockup via email from one of our in-house designers — showing exactly how your mousepad will look.
Important!!
Keep an eye on your inbox, and check your junk/spam folder just in case. We don’t proceed without your sign-off.
Love it? Approve the mockup.
Want a change? Reply to the email — we’ll revise it until you’re happy.
7. We Print & Ship from Sydney
Once you approve the design, we get to work in our Sydney studio.
What to expect:
- Mockup sent within 1 business day
- Production takes 1–2 business days
- Fast, tracked shipping across Australia
No offshore delays. No generic mats. Just local quality, made right.
Final Thoughts
A custom mousepad is more than just a surface — it’s part of your daily experience, your playstyle, and your identity. At Tako Mats, we make sure yours is built with purpose, printed with care, and delivered with pride.
