“Another way to reduce slips is to add outdoor area rugs. Look for those made from solution-dyed acrylic,” says Tracy Morris, an interior designer in Washington, D.C. “Because the dye is mixed into the acrylic solution before it’s spun into fiber, the resulting material is colorfast and water- and stain-resistant. It’s a high-quality material,” she says. Excerpt from the April 2024 Consumer Reports article, CR’s Guide to Deck Maintenance and Safety. For help with your deck or with another upcoming design project, contact us.