Outdoor mats provide an excellent alternative to linoleum or hardwood floors in commercial and residential properties. Their popularity is due mainly to their easy-to-install feature, which is made possible by the various options that are available in the market these days. In case of traditional outdoor flooring, the first thing that one needs to do is to roll out the floor mat or cover that has to be installed in the patio or driveway. This may be a very tedious task when it comes to installing outdoor mats as they have to be installed over a very thick mat that has to be dug into the earth.