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Outdoor rugs are specifically made to flourish in outdoor settings. While the rugs themselves are typically waterproof, stain resistant, and highly durable, there is one additional accessory that can make your outdoor rug even better: an outdoor area rug. Outdoor area rugs boast many benefits, such as improving the rug’s comfort, creating a more firm grip, and even improving the longevity of your rug. There are even more reasons why outdoor rug pads are so frequently used with outdoor rugs.
One of the primary reasons to use an outdoor rug pad is to improve your rug’s stability. Whether your rug is placed in an outdoor seating area, dining space, or pathway, there’s the possibility that your rug will shift and move as people walk on it. By placing a rug pad underneath the rug, you can keep the rug exactly where you want it. Another benefit is obvious: by preventing the rug from slipping, you create a safer outdoor space.
Rugs tend to move easily when they’re not properly anchored. This in itself can present quite the hazard, since it’s easy to lose your footing when the rug moves beneath your feet. Outdoor rugs are even more likely to slip than indoor rugs, since your deck, patio, or porch may be wet and slick on its own. A rug pad will keep your rug from sliding, and it will actually give you and your family a safe place to stand if the rest of your space is wet.
Many people are afraid that rugs will damage the flooring beneath them. Well, rest assured that in most cases, the opposite is actually true: rugs act as an extra layer of protection for your floor. The rug and rug pad can protect your floor from rain, sun, dirt, and debris. Rug pads can also extend the life of the rug and the porch by softening the impact of regular foot traffic.
Rug pads protect both the rug and floor in another vital way: by encouraging complete drying and draining. If your rug pad holds onto moisture and doesn’t ever dry, it will be more likely to develop mold. Similarly, if your wood deck gets too wet or soaked through the rug, then the integrity of the deck is compromised. By including a rug pad, you allow for natural ventilation to dry both the rug and the floor. This simple functionality goes a long way in improving the life of your rug and floor.
Rug pads are especially beneficial on outdoor decks. Rug pads can protect wood floors and other deck materials from scratches, dirt, debris, and general wear and tear. If your floor is older or splintered, then the rug pad can also add an extra layer of protection to you and your loved ones. Overall, their additional plushness, grip strength, and circulation are all facets that improve your deck’s comfort and longevity.
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There are many different types of outdoor rug pads to consider. Some rug pads are highly focused on creating a more plush surface to walk on, while others are tailored towards superior non-slip grip. Even in the case of the latter, rug pads still add immense comfort to the rug and the porch as a whole. That extra layer of comfort and cushioning can elevate your outdoor space to be a truly comfortable place to gather.
Not only are rug pads comfortable, but they’re also practical. Rug pads can extend your rug’s lifespan by softening the blow of regular foot traffic. The rug pad takes the brunt of movement and prevents the rug from being damaged by friction and general wear. Plus, the fact that your rug isn’t slipping and sliding also helps improve its longevity.
When you’re choosing a rug pad, it’s important that you choose a size that scales to your rug. A rug pad shouldn’t extend past the edges of the rug; instead, the rug pad should be about 1 inch from each side. That will provide enough grip to keep the whole rug in place and prevent the sides from curling.
With that, you must also choose a rug pad material that best suits your space. Choose a material that is specifically recommended for your outdoor surface, whether that’s wood, concrete, cement, or some other surface. If you choose an incompatible rug pad material, then your rug may still move around on your patio. The rug pad could even damage the deck if it’s not sufficient for those weather conditions or settings. Take the time to research what rug pad material will best work for your home’s unique flooring and rug type.
One other aspect to consider when choosing a rug pad is if it is eco-friendly. Eco-friendly rug pads are made of natural materials or recycled components as opposed to highly manufactured pads. Some examples include rug pads made of natural rubber and jute. Rug pads made of handwoven, natural fibers tend to be long lasting, highly practical, and of course, eco-friendly.
Outdoor rug pads are a great addition to any outdoor setting. Rug pads provide many benefits, including extra stability, protection for the floor and rug, and overall comfort. It may be an extra unexpected cost that comes with buying an outdoor rug, but in the long run, it is a worthwhile investment in creating a comfortable, safe outdoor space.
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