: Does anybody know whats its called
: or have a source? Any other ideas for a suitable material? I dont want to
: use carpet because it holds mud & sand and grows algae.
: Thanks,
: Brad

It is a type of carpet. Look for "outdoor" carpeting. Sometimes this is listed as "indoor/outdoor carpeting", and at times people refer to it grass carpet or (quite incorrectly) as "astroturf". In fact, if you wander into the carpet area at a Home Depot and ask for astroturf they'll probably show you what you want.

It wears well on a concrete patio, and I've seen it used on miniature golf courses. You can wash it down with a garden hose to get rid of any mud which might tracked into the fibers.

Here is one link to a supplier. I've seen the same amterial at a much lower cost, and I think you can beat their price locally -- but print out their page and your carpet supplier will know what you want.

http://www.capricarpet.com/grass_carpet.htm

Here are some instructions on how to install this carpet:

http://www.wftaylor.com/Wft1002.pdf

And DAP has an adhesive designed for attaching this material, too. They have some interesting information in a .pdf file relating to their product. They refer to these products as "artificial turfs" -- which may be a good generic term to use when you are shopping for the stuff.

Here is their web page: http://www.dap.com/techbulletins/00030801.pdf

Hope this helps

PGJ