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Indoor Outdoor Carpet

Indoor outdoor carpet has come a long way since the early days when grass carpet was the only indoor outdoor carpet a consumer could find.  Today, indoor outdoor carpet looks pretty much the same as indoor carpet, except indoor outdoor carpet typically uses olefin fiber (see polypropylene fibers).

Olefin fibers are extremely moisture resistant and is the only carpet fiber that does not absorb a significant amount of water-based moisture.  This does not mean that olefin fiber is not susceptible to mold and mildew growth.  However, olefin fiber is dyed using a solution dye method in which the fibers are melted in the color of choice.  This allows the use of diluted bleach to be used for cleaning.  Diluted bleach will not remove color of 100% olefin fibers, but sodium hypochlorite (Chlorox®) will kill most molds.  However, bleach solutions can be harmful to some backing adhesives.  (In most cases, consumers use a bleach solution that is too strong to accomplish their purpose.)

Olefin fiber is the only carpet fiber that floats on water.  While other fibers may float for a while; once they begin to absorb water they sink.

Indoor outdoor carpet typically uses an olefin fiber with built-in UV stabilizers, which limits fading, however, the solution dye process (color through and through) typically improves the fade resistance of these products.

All indoor outdoor carpet styles should be glued directly to the surface in which they are applied.  Most indoor outdoor carpet styles utilize a rubber coating or marine backing rather than a laminated jute or woven polypropylene backing.  This limits delamination or separation of the backing material from the primary backing.  Marine coatings are glued (coated) directly to the primary backing.

Most indoor outdoor carpet styles are used on concrete or wood decks, but they are suitable for most substrates.

Indoor outdoor carpet color choices have come a long way since the early years when green, blue, and gray were the primary color choices.  Additionally, the quality of these products has improved significantly.  In years past, the manufacture of indoor outdoor carpet was relegated (by carpet manufacturers) to slower, outdated machinery.  Carpet density was low and these products were not expected to last.

Today, entire golf courses are being carpeted with indoor outdoor carpet.  In desert areas, where water shortages limit the grooming of fairways and greens, many golf courses have installed indoor outdoor carpet.  If you've never played on a synthetic turf course, you've never played golf.  Of course, Tiger Woods may not enjoy playing on these courses because it helps "equal the playing field". 

While most indoor out door carpet styles are not purchased for golf courses, they are much more durable than plain old grass carpets of the past.  High density construction, fiber improvements, and back coating adhesives have helped to prolong the life of current styles.

Indoor outdoor carpet styles have become very popular for poolside installations and patios and slip resistance has become a popular selling feature.  For wet areas, where slip hazards are always a concerns, carpet tends to enhance the appearance and add value to the area.  The same holds true for stairs and steps where slips and falls occur frequently.

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Carpet Wholesalers

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Dalton Carpet Wholesaler Listing

- Hanks Carpet - We are a nationwide carpet manufacturer and direct flooring supplier located in the Carpet Capitol, Dalton, Georgia.  Shop our location or our online showroom. We ship hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, Berber carpet and sheet vinyl flooring anywhere in the US. Visit our Hanks Carpet page within the Carpet Buyers Handbook.

- American Floor Covering - Georgia Hardwood Wholesaler- Your one-stop total floor covering resource for wholesale carpet, discount vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, discount laminate flooring, Mannington flooring, pergo flooring, and wholesale hardwood flooring.  Visit our American Floor Covering page within The Carpet Buyers Handbook

- Dalton Georgia Wholesale Flooring - The official web site of America's Original Flooring Outlet! Dalton Georgia. Carpet, Hardwood and more. Visit our Dalton Georgia Wholesale Flooring page within the Carpet Buyers Handbook

-GEORGIA CARPET INDUSTRIES – Doing business since 1959 – Carpet wholesale direct!  Save up to 30-50% off Retail Carpet Prices!  We are your one-stop Floor Covering Source!  All major manufactures of carpet – Shaw Carpet, Mohawk Carpet, Beaulieu Carpet, Berber Carpet, Commercial Carpet, Frieze Carpet and Textured - Saxony Carpet!  As one of the largest Hardwood, Laminate and Tile Wholesaler, we have it in-stock ready for immediate shipment, Bruce Hardwood, Mannington Hardwood, Armstrong Laminate, BR-111, Handscraped Hardwood and Laminate Floors, engineered wood, Exotic Hardwoods, Travertine Tile, Mannington Vinyl, Armstrong Vinyl, Congoleum Vinyl, Ceramic tile, Marble Tile and Area Rugs from Oriental to Modern.   Visit our Georgia Carpet page within the Carpet Buyers Handbook

- Carpet Barn USA  - The Largest selection of Berber carpet at discount carpet prices. Come take advantage of our wholesale carpet prices direct from Dalton, GA!  Visit our Carpet Barn page within The Carpet Buyers Handbook.

- Carpets of Dalton  - Shop the finest selection of carpet, wood, rugs, and tile at Carpets of Dalton, the nations #1 place for floorcovering.  Unbeatable selection and prices on name brand, top quality floorcovering.   Call or e-mail for samples, prices, and unbeatable deals.  Visit our Carpets of Dalton page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook

-Dalton Carpetmaster - Dalton Carpet Wholesaler offering Shaw Carpet, Mohawk Carpet, Beaulieu carpet, Gulistan Carpet and Laura Ashley carpet.  Full line hardwood flooring wholesaler carrying BR-111 Hardwood, Anderson Hardwood, Shaw Hardwood, Mohawk Hardwood, Robbins Hardwood, Hartco wood floors, and Mannington wood floors.  As a laminate flooring wholesaler we carry both engineered wood flooring and laminate flooring from manufacturers such as Pergo Laminate, Mannington laminate,   Mohawk laminate, and Columbia laminate. We area also an area rug wholesaler and bamboo flooring wholesaler. Visit our Dalton Carpetmaster page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook.

-Becklers Carpet  -  Dalton carpet wholesaler offering Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Bamboo Flooring and Area Rugs from famous manufactures such as; Shaw Carpet, Mohawk Carpet, Beaulieu Carpet, Tuftex Carpet, Bruce Hardwood Flooring , Robbins Hardwood, Anderson Hardwood, Virginia Vintage Hardwood, Armstrong Laminate, Wilsonart Laminate, Quick Step Laminate, Pergo Laminate, Congoleum Vinyl, Mannington Adura, Congoleum Duraceramic. Also don't forget we offer discount carpet prices, and great prices on Smartstrand Carpet, Berber Carpet, Stainmaster Carpet, and Frieze Carpet. Discount Carpet Direct from Dalton, Ga. Visit our Becklers Carpet page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook.

-Ingle's Carpet -  A Dalton Carpet wholesaler and Georgia hardwood wholesaler that is a family business.  Low overhead means lower carpet prices! Buy carpet wholesale direct and save! Take a look at our large selection of Berber carpet.  We stock boat carpet, marine carpet and outdoor carpet. We sell church carpet and builder carpet. Visit our Ingles Carpet page on the Carpet Buyers handbook

-Quality Discount Carpets - Among the oldest carpet wholesalers in Dalton, GA. You can save up to 50% on most major brands of carpet, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, and all Dupont Stainmaster styles. Visit our Quality Discount Carpets page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook.

Owen Carpet - Owen Carpet Co., Inc. a Dalton, Georgia carpet wholesaler Owen Carpet has Wholesale Carpet Prices on Berber Carpet, Printed Carpet, Commercial Carpet, Outdoor Carpet, as well as Discount Carpet from Mohawk Carpet, Shaw Carpet, Beaulieu Carpet, Milliken Carpet, and Stainmaster Carpet. Don't miss our wholesale flooring prices on Vinyl Flooring, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Plank, Area Rugs, Wood Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Ceramic Tile, and more. Visit our Owen Carpet page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook

Carpet Express - We are a Dalton GA Carpet Wholesaler Located in Dalton, GA. Carpet Express offers a variety of carpet and flooring, such as wholesale carpet, church carpet, berber carpet, outdoor carpet, commercial carpet, discount laminate flooring, exotic wood flooring, discount hardwood flooring, discount vinyl flooring, cork flooring and area rugs. With beautiful styles of Stainmaster carpet, Shaw carpet, Mohawk carpet, Bruce hardwood flooring, Armstrong flooring and more, Carpet Express offers the greatest discount flooring products available. Order your carpet samples today. Visit our Carpet Express page on the Carpet Buyers Handbook.

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