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Indoor Outdoor Carpeting
Indoor outdoor carpeting is better today than it was originally because it resembles carpeting more than before. Indoor outdoor carpet can be found in a variety of colors and textures to suit your tastes. Outdoor carpeting is great on decks, patios, porches and stairways -- any outdoor room you have. Learning how to install outdoor carpeting is easy.
Indoor outdoor carpeting is carpeting that can be placed both indoors and outdoors, be exposed to the elements and survive. It has many advantages in this manner simply because it will not become ruined in most weather conditions. It is often used on porches, in sun rooms and in other locations in which there is possible exposure to the elements.
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There are several disadvantages of indoor outdoor carpeting including it is not as comfortable to bare feet, it's not as stylish, and it looks "cheaper" as other types of carpet. Nonetheless, it is quite affordable and an excellent choice for many locations.
Indoor outdoor carpeting is the ideal type of flooring to use in many situations in which there will be exposure to the elements. It is great for the porch, a screened in deck or patio, and any area in which you don't want a concrete slab but something more comfortable. It is resistant to damage from rain, snow, ice and wind. When properly applied, outdoor carpeting can last for several years providing comfort and a finished look to your outdoor area.
Indoor outdoor carpet can be chosen from a variety of colors and styles, unlike in the past when your choices were quite limited. Some is more of a shag type material which is cut very short. Others are similar to standard types of carpeting. They can be made of soft plastics but most commonly are made out of synthetic materials that resemble the constitution of many types of carpet for indoors. Commonly, it can be purchased in gray, brown, black, green, and tans. It can be laid in a wall to wall fashion to cover the floor surface, or it can be laid in just a small area like a throw rug.
It is easy to learn how to install outdoor carpeting, and it's not much different from installing it indoors. The process is easy, depending on the amount of exposure that the indoor outdoor carpeting will receive and how many corners you have to cut. To lay outdoor carpeting, you need to use either double sided, heavy duty tape or you will want to use an adhesive that is normally sold with the carpeting itself. Here are some basic steps:
- Lay the double sided tape around the edge of the room that needs to be carpeted after it has been cleared of all furnishings and has been cleaned thoroughly. Leave the tape backing in place for now.
- Lay the carpeting in the middle of the room, making sure to extend it over all edges of the room far enough to cover all corners.
- One by one, fold back each side of the carpeting, remove the backing on the table and lay the carpeting down.
- . Cut away excess carpet, making sure to get as close as possible to the edges. Cut away excess by doors and corners enough to allow for a neat fit.
- Press along the edges to insure that the carpeting is in place.
Indoor outdoor carpeting can be purchased at many home improvement stores as well as flooring stores. You can also find it available on the web. It is an excellent product to put in various locations of your home or business. It is resistant to stain, easy to clean, and it will offer comfort to "outdoor" areas of your home. Indoor outdoor carpeting adds a finishing touch to any outdoor room.
Comments
What about laying a large piece (12X14)of Olefin outdoor carpet on a deck? We purchased a home where the deck is made of pine and was not treated for 3 years. There are numberous splinters and even after staining with solid Behr stain we are thinking it might be safef for our toddler children to have most of the deck area covered. The indoor/outdoor carpet seemed like a good option. Can we just lay it down like a large rug?
Christy at May 20, 2009 09:32 PM
Hi Christy, It can be just laid out, but be careful of the carpet shifting to where it is uneven. Wouldn't want anybody tripping! Using staples here and there that you have to hammer in may be a good option (around the edges) to help keep the carpet taught. They're smooth on the surface, just in case little feet get on them. ;~) Often indoor/outdoor carpeting is glued down, don't know if you'd want to go that route on your deck though.
The Flooring Lady at May 20, 2009 11:27 PM
I have noticed that many of the discussions pertain to covering decks or concrete slabs that are on screened porches. Do you know if the indoor/outdoor carpet will stand up well on an exposed deck? The previous owners used a paint stain on the deck, which keeps peeling off every year and looks awful. It is next to impossible to keep it looking nice.
Is there any concern with moisture being held under the indoor/outdoor carpet and rotting the deck slats? If so, is there any way to help prevent this or do you have another option for us?
Thanks! We really work hard on our yard and don't won't our deck being such an eyesore anymore!
Cindy at June 14, 2009 05:07 PM
Hi Cindy,
Here are some good guidelines when laying outdoor carpet to a deck: http://www.essortment.com/home/installationins_sntl.htm. I hope that helps!
The Flooring Lady at June 15, 2009 08:50 AM
I was thinking of laying an outdoor carpet over existing linolium I have in my sunroom. Is there anything i should be particularly concerned about before doing this?
Joe at July 11, 2009 01:35 PM
Hi Joe, Yes, you can install outdoor carpet over lineoleum and really shouldn't have any problems.
The Flooring Lady at July 14, 2009 08:20 AM
i have a pontoon boat that the carpet has become really faded. Can i paint this carpet? thanks, Joy
joy swan at July 24, 2009 03:53 PM
Joy,
Painting carpet in high traffic areas or areas that get wet could lead to flaking.
The Flooring Lady at July 27, 2009 07:47 AM
My garage floor has just been repainted and I would like to put a rug down. I was told that a rubber backing is the best. The floor measures 16' square. I need a rug or mat that my two cars can drive on. I am 82 years old and am concerned about falling on a painted floor if it is wet or slippery.
Attea Barnes at August 6, 2009 11:29 PM
Attea,
Rubber garage flooring is a rubber garage flooring that rolls-out onto the floor. No floor preparation is required. The flooring is available in custom sizes.
The flooring also provides noise reduction and padding for extra comfort on feet.
The Flooring Lady at August 7, 2009 08:04 AM
