{"id":975,"date":"2014-03-04T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2014-03-04T14:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/?p=975"},"modified":"2018-05-16T09:25:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-16T14:25:45","slug":"get-ready-for-a-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/get-ready-for-a-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready For A Cookout"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?--><p>In another month or so, we will be able to go outside and enjoy the warm weather. Warm weather means it is time to go into the backyard and grill hamburgers and hotdogs for a family get-together and sport events. Many people think about the grill first when getting ready for summer, but you have to have the right flooring for your outdoor cooking area before you get a grill.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-976 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-1-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"blog 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-1.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/a><br>\nFinding the perfect flooring for your outdoor cooking area is easy to do if you stick to these three factors: safety, budget, and style. You can use these factors and find a stylish and long-lasting outdoor flooring. Safety is the first and top factor to consider when designing an outdoor cooking area. Glazed and porous tiles and stone should be avoided because they are slippery when wet. Many people grill near a pool so glazed and porous tile and stone would make a summer party a disaster zone. Concrete, brick, natural stone, and ceramic tile are all safe and stylish choices.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-977 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"blog 2\" width=\"245\" height=\"222\"><\/a><br>\nThe next factor to keep in mind is your budget when buying flooring. Creating the perfect outdoor cooking area is not going to break the bank. You can find the flooring to fit your style. The most popular flooring choice for this type of project is concrete. Concrete is affordable and durable. Concrete can be stamped, colored, and stained to have any type of you want. It can even be stained to look like real stone. Concrete tiles are another budget friendly option to consider.<br>\nConcrete, ceramic tile, brick, and natural stone can be used in many stylish ways for the outdoor cooking area. By using slate or cast-concrete tiles, you can create a contemporary style. Stone-texture stamped concrete can give your cooking area a Tuscan style. Brick, dark flagstones, or stamped cobblestone concrete creates an English or traditional look. Flagstone or faux rock crate a tropical style. These are only a few styles that can be created. Along with all of these great flooring options, you can also add an outdoor area rug. Style choices are unlimited and you will definitely be able to find the right flooring for your outdoor cooking area.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/index.php?file=product_list&amp;category_id=191&amp;parentc_id=0\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to see our ceramic tile.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-978 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/uht.ebb.myftpupload.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"blog 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetexpress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/blog-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/a><\/p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In another month or so, we will be able to go outside and enjoy the warm weather. 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