Selecting your patio flooring is almost equally important as selecting the right furniture to offer the perfect appearance to your outdoor space. Whether you may have a large or a little more compact space, the flooring that you select can greatly influence the overall patio experience.
There are very wide possibilities of selecting outdoor flooring from Skyscapes. This is very specific for condo balconies, abide by condo bylaws, removable, and Skyscapes is the exclusive distributor on many different deck tile lines. Also, this is nothing like your interior flooring,
What are the various choices available for outdoor flooring?
Let us look at a few options available for you to select suitable outdoor flooring for your home.
1. Composite wood-look decking
This type of decking is perhaps the most versatile in appearance and can offer your outdoor patio flooring a very rustic and homey feel. As we all know, wood is an evergreen style that will never become obsolete.
2. Porcelain tiles
Patio floor tiles, and particularly porcelain exterior tiles, are much more durable than any natural materials like wood and stone, depending on their PEI rating. Hence, they make a great choice for outdoor flooring.
3. Artificial grass
Nowadays, these turfs are also like composite decking, which is an incredible lookalike of real grass. You may pass over them daily and unless someone tells you that they are artificial grass you will never even know. Now turf has become the most sought-after alternative to even real grass.
4. Artificial grass deck tiles
This will be the perfect solution for those who might not have much yard space, but still want to have that yard-like experience. The best part is that there is nothing to it when it comes to maintenance. They are removable as well.
5. Outdoor carpet
This is not the ultra-thick luxurious bedroom carpet used in the interior. If you want to use carpet outdoors, then you must make sure that its manufacturer has approved it for outdoor use. However, carpets are not recommended for outdoor use in places like Canada, because they tend to absorb moisture and degrade faster when compared to other flooring choices.
6. Plastic deck and patio tiles
Plastic tiles for drainage are also use for outdoor flooring. They are mold and also mildew-resistant and specifically designed for preventing any slipping when they will get wet. However, composite tiles for decks and patios are a more popular option for outdoor flooring in Canada.
7. Rubber flooring
Rubber is the most versatile flooring option available, although it is used primarily as gym flooring, this type of flooring is slip-resistant, durable, and also shock absorbent. That means you will be able to play, run, and fall on it. These rubber floors are okay but it is not fine while cleaning.
8. Rubber pavers
Rubber pavers will look exactly like stone, brick, or concrete, but offer you the comfort, resiliency, and also ease of rubber. It is more economical as compared to brick and available in many different cool colors.
Rubber pavers are safe and versatile, can ease your mind if you want to play kiddos outdoors. Rubber pavers are okay, but can cause problems with draining.
9. Rubber floor tiles and rolls
These types of flooring will suit mostly in gyms and fitness studios, but the fact is that they are quite versatile, but might not be suitable for all outdoor conditions. They can ideally be used inside or for any other mediocre projects.
