Outdoor carpet choices, styles and applications have become almost overwhelming, and the builder or homeowner is faced with a far more difficult choice than at the times when there were only a few options.

There are different types of carpets for all kind of specialized uses and situations, and depending on where outside your house you want to put it, there are more choices.

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.

The simplest version of this kind of carpet that you will find is the Astroturf-like grassy material, well-known from stadiums and such. The basic artificial grass types are a little threadbare, and only good for areas that are not subject to heavy use.

Better quality grass-like outdoor carpeting is somewhat more expensive but can be laid out in fully exposed outdoor areas. It is advisable to select high grade outdoor grass carpet with a marine backing if the zone for installation will be subject to even moderate amounts of dampness.

Plush carpet is the next major family of outdoor carpet products. Most outdoor plush carpeting should be installed in covered areas only, but some high quality synthetic types can be used where it rains too. Outdoor plush carpet looks different than grass style carpeting, and it also feels different and is more comfortable for barefoot walking The more people traffic you can expect the outdoor plush carpet to have to bear, the heavier should it, be, and the better should the quality be.

You can judge this kind of outdoor carpeting according to similar criteria than for indoor carpets, e.g. look at the number4 of knots, the fibers, and so on. Plus, don’t forget to consider their waterproofness.

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.

Also, shop around to make sure that you compare manufacturers and retailers for the best price to quality ratio, and don’t stop informing yourself about the different kinds and qualities of outdoor carpet.

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