Which features should I look for in an outdoor rug?

There are a variety of excellent features to elevate your outdoor rug purchase, like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Outdoor-Rugs/Black/Flame-Retardant/Rectangle/N-5yc1vZce9vZ1z0scqyZ1z0vm5iZ1z141n1?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">flame retardant</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Outdoor-Rugs/Black/Cold-Resistant/Rectangle/N-5yc1vZce9vZ1z0scroZ1z0vm5iZ1z141n1?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">cold resistant</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Outdoor-Rugs/Black/Washable/Rectangle/N-5yc1vZce9vZ1z0vm5iZ1z141n1Z1z1wcj1?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">washable</a>.

What size rug do I need for my patio?

The size of your rug will depend on the size of your patio and the furniture you plan to place on it. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 18-24 inches of space around all sides of your patio furniture. A <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Outdoor-Rugs/5-X-8/N-5yc1vZce9vZ1z0vk9r?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">5' x 8' rug</a> may be sufficient for a smaller patio. For a larger patio, you may choose an <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Outdoor-Rugs/8-X-10/N-5yc1vZce9vZ1z0vk9p?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">8' x 10' rug</a> or larger.

What kind of rug pad works best outdoors?

Choose a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Rug-Pads/Water-repellent/N-5yc1vZb8e0Z1z0mw6k?emt=plpfaq_2503_outdoorrugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">rug pad</a> that is water-repellant and suited for use with outdoor rugs.