I got this area carpet to replace an area carpet in our pool room.  The area rug it is replacing is beginning to fray and I decide an indoor outdoor area rug would be the best of both worlds because my husband also uses the pool room as his office and is constantly going in and outside bringing in leaves, twigs, dirt and sand.  I felt that an indoor outdoor area rug would stand up to his messes better.  I also like how this carpet feels-durable and more like an only outdoor rug would feel.  The rug was also extremely well wrapped and protected from the elements during shipping and delivery.  My husband and I both are enjoying the new look in our pool room.