Coir matting as carpet?
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I have an area like that and I’ve that dark grey ribbed stuff that is technically cut to size matting, it’s got a waterproof backing and is stick down with spraytack, it gets replaced every 3-4 years.
The bristly mat stuff would be similar, I didn’t use it as it’s too thick and the door would have rubbed it.
The bristly mat stuff would be similar, I didn’t use it as it’s too thick and the door would have rubbed it.
Rough101 said:
I have an area like that and I’ve that dark grey ribbed stuff that is technically cut to size matting, it’s got a waterproof backing and is stick down with spraytack, it gets replaced every 3-4 years.
The bristly mat stuff would be similar, I didn’t use it as it’s too thick and the door would have rubbed it.
I did the same in a just under 2m square hallway. Been down for 6 years & still looks fine. The bristly mat stuff would be similar, I didn’t use it as it’s too thick and the door would have rubbed it.
We have this.
I replaced it a few years ago, just bought it online, I forget where from.
Doesn't shed bristles significantly.
Not glued down or anything, It's heavy, it just lies flat under its own weight
I have dragged it outside to clean it a couple of times.
You can also use 'outdoor carpet' or some flavour of astroturf/fake grass, but these tend to have porous backing if that matters.
I bought some outdoor carpet for a balcony a couple of houses ago, was much thinner than the fitted door mat stuff.
I replaced it a few years ago, just bought it online, I forget where from.
Doesn't shed bristles significantly.
Not glued down or anything, It's heavy, it just lies flat under its own weight
I have dragged it outside to clean it a couple of times.
You can also use 'outdoor carpet' or some flavour of astroturf/fake grass, but these tend to have porous backing if that matters.
I bought some outdoor carpet for a balcony a couple of houses ago, was much thinner than the fitted door mat stuff.
nuyorican said:
Think it's called Coir anyway. That coconut husk like stuff that door mats are made of.
I have a roughly 2m x 2m indoor porch area that is currently just concrete floor. It's an area for removing boots and parking a bike. There used to be a carpet down and there are still gaps under the skirting boards but no grippers. It occurred to me to just 'carpet' it all in that coir matting stuff. I see it's available online in various dimensions.
Good idea? Easy to install? Does it require underlay? I notice different thicknesses are available. Assuming that's just to accommodate the depth of your 'matt well/hole'. Would it make a difference for my intended use?
Are they all created equal? Or any good specific sources/suppliers?
Cheers
Opt for one with a relatively heavy duty backing as opposed to the cheaper stuff and if you cut it snugly then it just sits there never moving. The proper stuff will be thicker than carpet + underlay. I have a roughly 2m x 2m indoor porch area that is currently just concrete floor. It's an area for removing boots and parking a bike. There used to be a carpet down and there are still gaps under the skirting boards but no grippers. It occurred to me to just 'carpet' it all in that coir matting stuff. I see it's available online in various dimensions.
Good idea? Easy to install? Does it require underlay? I notice different thicknesses are available. Assuming that's just to accommodate the depth of your 'matt well/hole'. Would it make a difference for my intended use?
Are they all created equal? Or any good specific sources/suppliers?
Cheers
I put the stuff down across all the back doors so muddy and wet people have a space to remove all the mucky items.
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