Choosing the Correct Indoor Outdoor Carpet

Indoor outdoor carpet is a type of carpet. It is resilient enough to survive things like harsh weather, moisture, and chemicals. This is why people like to use it around pools, walk ways, decks, patios, play rooms and porches. This carpet doesn’t tend to be as expensive.

Olefin is the best material for indoor outdoor carpet. Olefin carpet is generally treated to be stain and moisture resistant. Most carpets are treated to protect against fading and damage from pool chemicals. The additional chemicals the manufactures use prolong the carpets life. Manufactures do recommend treating your carpet every few years to maintain the resistance otherwise it will break down over time.

The thicker the carpet the higher the quality tends to be. Higher quality indoor outdoor carpet usually has marina backing. This is especially important if you plan to use your carpet in areas where it will be exposed to moisture. It is the backing that stops problems mold and mildew.

You can find Indoor outdoor carpet in a large variety of colors, although green brown grey and black seems to be the color of choice.

Many use outdoor plush carpets for areas that are completely covered. This is because plus carpet tends to fade in the sun. It looks and feels different than the other carpets. If you are using plush carpet in high traffic areas you need a thicker carpet.

Astro turf is the last type of indoor outdoor carpet I will talk about. There are three kind’s nylon, polyethylene and polypropylene. Polypropylene is used in golf course and is least expensive. Because of its soft material polyethylene is ideal for play areas. The last is nylon which you will often find on golf courses and playgrounds.

Sometimes people use Outdoor carpet runners to protect their indoor carpet. They are pieces of indoor outdoor carpet usually 5/16” thick and are often placed in entrance ways. The ideal runner has backing to prevent falls and to keep it in place. It should be chemical treated to prevent moisture and stains.

Before purchasing carpet you should compare thickness and backing. Remember thicker carpet will last longer and is more ideal for high traffic areas. The carpet should have a moisture barrier if there is the slightest chance it will get wet. This will save from mold problems in the future. It should be protected against stains, soil and harmful sun rays.