For years, indoor and outdoor rugs meant exactly what their names suggest. However, over a period of time, this conceptual distinction has become clouded with the arrival of polypropylene rugs of high quality. Polypropylene is primarily a synthetic-based polymer which is a derivative of petroleum byproducts popularly known by its ‘Olefin’ trademark name. It comes as no surprise that often times; they are marketed as indoor or outdoor rugs.
When compared to natural fibers, the synthetic nature of polypropylene rugs is comparatively better as they have the tendency to repel stains, as well as fading caused by sunlight. Additionally, they can also repel rain showers and hosing, while preventing the formation of mildew or mold, if given a reasonable period of time to dry.
However, the fibers of a polypropylene rug have a tendency to stick to greasy stains; therefore, it may not be a good idea to have the barbecue grill placed above this type of rug. Moreover, they will withstand routine spills caused by children and even intoxicated guests.
These rugs can be made in a tight, looped weave which can be easily confused with natural fiber, but are certainly not the plastic braided type you would find at your Grandmother’s back door. In reality, they are far softer in nature and could even be considered as relatively plush in look and feel. They come in an extensive variety of sizes, shapes and styles, let alone attractive and bright colors.
They are also available in a great variety of motifs that can match almost any home decor. From bright-colored, southwestern styles to more muted Persian tints, not forgetting solid colors, there’s no limit to what your imagination can permit you to find. A visit to home improvement or local carpet stores will help you choose and indoor rug or an outdoor rug from a wide collection. If you fail to find the rugs of your choice at these places, you could go online and amaze yourself with a huge number of options on offer.
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