What are the most durable Patio Mats? We have the "Solid Steps" and they stick out so far when down that our patio mat is underneath the steps. The two feet on the bottom have ripped through the standard polypropylene mat we bought on Amazon. It's the same quality as those sold at Walmart and Camping World. The mat isn't more than 3/16" thick. Even the feet on camping chairs have caused indents and stretching. There's no tears there but the weave has separated so there's now holes in the mat. This isn't from rough use either. Just normal sitting and relaxing and general movement in the chairs! By the time an hour has gone by, the mat is permanently marred or a new hole is created. I'm interested in something more durable and thicker. Does anyone have a mat that stands up to being used at places other than a concrete patio where it isn't really necessary in the first place?

I think I bought mine at rvmats.com but that was about 20 yrs ago, no tears or rips and looks like the day I bought it and we use it every time we go camping.

austinjenna wrote:I think I bought mine at rvmats.com but that was about 20 yrs ago, no tears or rips and looks like the day I bought it and we use it every time we go camping.Unfortunately that website no longer exists. I would be happy with getting 3 years from a mat rather than 3 camping trips!

Another option would be to put something additional under the steps where they rest on the mat. Maybe a pair of regular house door mats to take the weight and pressure of the steps.

Have you ever seen the grass below a patio mat after it is taken up..2 weeks it's yellow and may or may not recoverTwo months there is not any.I gave aweay my patio mat.

I purchased a length of fake grass carpet in 2004 and attached it to a length of round wood curtain rod, when rolled it rides on the side of the ladder and so far it looks as good as when I purchased it, every once in a while I stretch it out on the back patio and hose it down to remove the dessert sand.navegator

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austinjenna
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
I think I bought mine at rvmats.com but that was about 20 yrs ago, no tears or rips and looks like the day I bought it and we use it every time we go camping.
RobWNY
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
austinjenna wrote:
I think I bought mine at rvmats.com but that was about 20 yrs ago, no tears or rips and looks like the day I bought it and we use it every time we go camping.

Unfortunately that website no longer exists. I would be happy with getting 3 years from a mat rather than 3 camping trips!
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
Another option would be to put something additional under the steps where they rest on the mat. Maybe a pair of regular house door mats to take the weight and pressure of the steps.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 01, 2018
Have you ever seen the grass below a patio mat after it is taken up..

2 weeks it's yellow and may or may not recover

Two months there is not any.

I gave aweay my patio mat.
navegator
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
I purchased a length of fake grass carpet in 2004 and attached it to a length of round wood curtain rod, when rolled it rides on the side of the ladder and so far it looks as good as when I purchased it, every once in a while I stretch it out on the back patio and hose it down to remove the dessert sand.

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SAR_Tracker
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Jun 01, 2018
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westernrvparkow
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
wa8yxm wrote:
Have you ever seen the grass below a patio mat after it is taken up..

2 weeks it's yellow and may or may not recover

Two months there is not any.

I gave aweay my patio mat.
You are very optimistic. Usually the grass yellows then dies much faster than your timeline. That is why many parks prohibit mats and rugs being placed on the grass for any period of time. It's a policy we clearly spell out and enforce.
classic_31
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
Never been to a park like that before alway see then being used
janstey58
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
I find that RV park rule unreasonable for a two night weekend stay. In places that do allow our breathable mat, no grass damage or discoloring occurs ever. We enjoy RV parks that aren't that rigid.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
I have seen a number of campgrounds that prohibit the use of mats because they do kill grass. Just because one stays a few days and does little damage the next campers may throw down a mat in the same place. I gave up on the big mat in short order and just use welcome mats at the doors, keeping them off the grass as much as possible.

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