An outdoor rug is the fastest way to make a deck feel like a room, and the fastest way to grow mildew if it's the wrong fibre. Everything here is made for weather: polyester weaves from Addison Rugs and LOOMLAN Rugs, many of them machine-washable, and braided rugs from Rhody Rug. Polyester doesn't absorb water, so rain drains through and sun doesn't lift the colour the way it does from natural fibres.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can it get rained on?
- Yes. Hang it over a railing to dry after a downpour so the deck underneath dries too. A rug left flat and wet for days will hold moisture against wood decking.
- How do I clean it?
- Hose it off. The washable rugs go in a household machine on cold; the product page says which those are. Braided rugs take a brush and mild soap.
- What size for a patio set?
- Big enough that the front legs of every chair sit on it: usually 8 by 10 feet under a dining set for six, 5 by 8 under two lounge chairs and a side table.
- Does it need a pad?
- Not for weather, but a thin outdoor pad stops it creeping on a smooth deck and lets air move underneath.
- How fast does it ship?
- Rugs ship in 48 to 72 hours, free to the continental US.