What is Outdoor Carpet?

Designed for use outside the home, outdoor carpeting is manufactured to be a sturdy covering for such sites as decks, patios, and walkways. Generally marketed as indoor/outdoor carpet, this handy surface covering is often made from weather resistant materials that hold up well in rain, sun, and snow. Outdoor carpet is often composed completely of synthetic materials, making the product relatively inexpensive. Outdoor carpet is intended to provide both function and style to an outdoor area. Patios are often constructed with a concrete floor, which is functional but visually dull. The addition of outdoor carpet to the area helps to provide a touch of color to the space that can work well with the selection of patio furniture. In addition to infusing the space with color, the outdoor carpet is also practical in two ways. First, the covering provides traction when the patio floor is wet. This means less chances of someone slipping while walking across the space. Second, the outdoor ...  more

Generally marketed as indoor/ outdoor carpet, this handy surface covering is often made from weather resistant materials that hold up well in rain, sun, and snow.  more