January 13, 2005

Polypropylene Outdoor Rugs for pool side, patio and deck

Brighten up the outside of your home by adding polypropylene outdoor rugs to the decor. You can increase your living space by using a pretty round rug under an umbrella on your patio. It can add eye appeal as well as comfort to all of your activities. Coordinate color combinations with table settings and chair cushions.

Large area rugs designed for the outdoors are made with durable construction that will withstand even the harshest climates. Polypropylene, also called olefin fiber, is a man-made fiber that is very resistant to stains, fading and moisture, which is what the outdoors is all about. It is colorfast because it is solution dyed, which means that the color is added during production instead of later. This makes outside decorating as easy as inside. You can depend on the color staying the same, even in bright outside sunshine.

Outdoor carpets have really changed in recent years and can be found in a wonderful variety of designs. There is a wide selection of imported rugs made of polypropylene that are of excellent quality. A rug outside by the pool is good for wet feet and also adds a touch of color as well as safety. Olefin is the fiber of choice to use outdoors. It is naturally stain resistant and one of the most color fast fibers you can find. Olefin fiber is also used for indoor rugs for kitchens and sun rooms, but outdoors is where it has really found a home.

Woven polypropylene is great for strength and weather resistance. Olefin resists mildew and fading, which makes it perfect for a spot that receives full sun. If your rugs do get dirty from outdoor use, you can easily clean olefin, even using bleach if necessary, since the color is built into the fiber.

A new type of olefin fiber made by Shaw Industries is called "Comfortouch" and is softer, feels like cotton, and wears extremely well. This new olefin rug by Shaw could be used just as well indoors as outdoors. One of the prettiest we have seen for an outside area is a large round rug with bands of different colors. The largest ones we found were rectangles with a pretty border.

If the outdoors is your favorite place, and your screened porch needs a pick-up, check out the new man-made fibers which are perfect for that outside space. Outside porch steps are made safer by using rug runners. Larger rugs are available for room sized porches and decks. Our merchants have every one of the latest styles for outdoor living.

Recommended Merchants :: Polypropylene Outdoor Rugs

RugArea.com: Check out brilliant wool rugs, stair treads, chair pads and Shaw animal print rugs.

Blair.com: Great selection of value priced rugs, including exclusive indoor/outdoor style.

HomeVisions.com: Great values on rugs for hearth and home including many round varieties and American patriotic.

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About The Author:

Shirley Sims is a successful author and publisher of http://www.1st-area-rugs.net. An informational source, buyers guide and review of the best styles from leading manufacturers including polypropylene outdoor rugs.