subject: Select The Right Outdoor Carpet For You [print this page] There was a time when the choice and difference in outdoor carpeting was really limited, and all that was available was synthetic grass style. But times change, and nowadays the choice in quality, color and style for outdoor carpets is truly staggering.
You also need to consider where you are going to put the outdoor carpet. Whether it's for your deck, the patio, or for around your pool, there are different types of outdoor carpeting that are on the market.
Still, one of the most important and primary considerations is the amount of dampness that the carpet will be subject to. This will be a primary determinant of the underlying needed quality, and therefore of cost.
The typical outdoor carpet from previous decades, artificial grass style, is still very much in vogue and makes up one of the two big families of outdoor carpeting. While there are not a wide number of colors and other options to choose from, the basic version isn't any different from the stuff used to pave sports stadiums in the seventies.
There are several different grades of outdoor carpeting available. The cheapest is the typical grassy green material that you can find decking out outdoor sports venues. Economy grade outdoor carpet is decent enough for application underneath covered outdoor areas such as patios.
The next step up is higher quality grass-like olefin base outdoor carpeting, which is more moisture resistant and generally much better in areas subject to lots of passing and other heavy use. This grade is recommended over the simpler version, as it will last much longer.
The next alternative is one of many kinds of plush outdoor carpet. These come in a variety of different materials, some natural but mostly synthetic, and are manufactured to resemble indoor carpeting, with the added benefit of being more resistant, as well as mold- and waterproof to a certain degree.
Plush outdoor carpets are available in different grades, and you should judge them according to similar criteria than indoor ones. How thick are they? How many knots per square centimeter? What size? How is the finishing? Plus, make sure to note their water-resistance.
Always check the backing of the carpet, as this is the main element that blocks moisture from seeping up the ground and that ensures that the outdoor carpet will have a long life.
When looking to buy outdoor carpeting, don't neglect to look at the offer in different shops, whether on-line or brick and mortar, and don't try to save a few pennies on the total as this will often affect the time before having to replace the outdoor carpet.
