What and Where to Buy Carpet Flooring for an RV Camper

I have run across many a camper and RV'er who isn't really sure on where to start for the two most popular needs that a camper runs across.

The first type of flooring that I get asked about is where to get an outdoor piece of carpet for putting outside a travel trailer, 5th wheel camper or a pop up camper. It's pretty simple, just locate a flooring store that stocks outdoor carpet or grass. Usually, outdoor carpet and grass carpet is pretty inexpensive. Both come available in 6ft and 12ft widths. Normally for putting something right outside a camper, 6 foot wide goods will work just fine. You can even use boat carpet which is sometimes available in 8 foot widths. Outdoor carpet, artificial grass or turf and boat carpet are all suited well for getting wet and also extremely flexible and pliable for folding up and taking with you when you're done camping. You should be able to buy any of these types of flooring and carpet for around $4.99 a yard, maybe even less if you find someone that sells carpet seconds and offgoods in these products. Beckler's Carpet in Dalton Ga, usually has good deals on grass carpet and outdoor carpet as well, 1-800-232-5537. A hint is that 6 foot wide products are much easier and cheaper to ship around the country.

If you are looking to put new carpet in your rv or camper, you might want to consider using commercial carpet tiles. They can be cheap (Beckler's sells them as little as $.89 per square foot) and easy to install. With some double sided tape or adhesive dots, you can put them in an RV camper in little time and with minimal effort. The plus side is that they don't mind a little water on them if you're tracking in from outside and they can be removed later for pressure washing if they get too dirty. Commercial carpet tiles also have a low pile height so they shouldn't interfere with being to thick to install. These tiles also handle heavy traffic extremely well.

I hope this gives you an idea on what to consider! I plan on getting a travel trailer or pop up soon myself so I hope to see you on the road somewhere!

Be sure to call us at BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537 and let us have a shot at your next flooring project.

Discount Outdoor Carpet-What are the Options?

Discount Carpet used outdoors is an extremely popular flooring product, but rarely seems to get the glamour and buzz of the other floor types. Outdoor carpet is sort of like the blue collar product of the flooring world. It's out in the sun all day and hard working but gets very little love from those of us in the industry. If you're looking to buy Outdoor Carpet, you might be surprised at the different styles available and popular uses of this type of carpet. There are three primary types of Outdoor Carpet.



• Grass (Synthetic)- Grass is not just used for golfing activities, but also has other ways it can be used. Often people use a grass product around decks, pools, boat docks, and even use when camping for laying outside the tent or RV to keep the area cleaner for entering the sleeping area or setting up camp. Grass can also be used in retail product displays. Popular colors are Green, Blue and Black.



• Loop - Outdoor Loop Carpet is usually thought of as the most attractive of the Outdoor Carpet products. It has a look and feel to commercial carpet with tight, tiny ribbed loops. It creates a wonderful look for covered porches, decks and as the other types of Outdoor Carpet and rugs, is very popular with campers. Popular colors are Brown, Charcoal, Black, Light Grey, and Dark Red.



• Cut Pile – Cut pile Outdoor Carpets have smooth, flat textures or can even seem soft and fuzzy. This type of Outdoor Carpet is comfortable on bare feet and does great on porches, decks and is the most used for boat carpet. The non loop style does well because of keeping fish hooks from hanging on the carpet.



There are two primary types of backing used for Outdoor Carpet.



• Unitary backing - This backing is sprayed on. The main material used is a special latex that works well under the elements and it is fine for this to get wet. Unitary is widely used on Loop and Cut pile products.



• Marine backing – An very flexible backing that feels like thin rubber. This type of backing works great for areas that would stay constantly wet or areas that you would need a very pliable product for installation, like boats or stairs. This backing is used primarily on Grass products.



BecklersCarpet.com has tons of in stock deals on Outdoor carpet. Many of these don't make it to our website because the inventory specials turn so quickly. If you are in the market to buy an Outdoor Carpet or rug, be sure to call us at Beckler's Carpet, 1-800-232-5537. We are open on Saturdays from 9am until 4pm, Eastern, for added shopping convenience. Call us or stop by and see us if you need any flooring or floorcovering information.