Outdoor Flooring over Grass and Dirt

Options for Outdoor Flooring Over Grass and Dirt

Whether you’re looking to create a space for tables and chairs for a party in the backyard or you want a temporary patio in your lawn for sitting and relaxing, you need a firmer option than bare grass or dirt. And if your yard is more mud than dirt and more weeds than grass, you might prefer outdoor tiles to hide the issues.

Greatmats has a variety of flexible and firm tiles that create the grass or dirt covering you want for any activity, whether you want to get the competitive juices flowing with a neighborhood pickleball tournament or you’re looking to relax with your favorite book and drink. (We’ll usually vote for the latter.)

Types of Outdoor Flooring Over Dirt and Grass

At Greatmats, we offer three primary options for outdoor flooring over dirt and grass.

1. PVC Interlocking Tiles

When you have an uneven dirt or grass area that you want to cover with flooring, flexible PVC interlocking tiles are the best choice. You can create affordable portable flooring for events where you may want some fun colors when you use PVC.

2. Hard Plastic Tiles

Hard plastic tiles work nicely for creating flooring under a tent or for a backyard celebration. The firm plastic tiles can support tables and chairs, while making it safer for elderly relatives to walk versus an uneven or soft piece of ground.

3. Large Plastic Ground Mats

When you want ground protection for creating a temporary roadway or for parking in the yard, we offer large ground protection mats. They support the weight of vehicles without sinking into the grass, dirt, or mud, making an extremely firm surface.

Features and Benefits of Tiles Over Mud and Grass

Some of the biggest benefits of using our tiles over mud and grass include:

• A firm flooring to reduce trip hazards
  
• Support for tables and chairs
  
• Support for wheelchairs and walkers
  
• Creating a temporary parking area for vehicles
  
• Creating a backyard basketball court
  
• Creating a backyard pickleball or tennis court
  
• Flooring that won’t sink into the mud
  
• Flooring covers bare spots and muddy areas for an event
  
• Many tiles have perforations to drain away water

Where to Use Tiles Over Gravel or Dirt

Areas where you can install outdoor tiles over gravel, grass, and dirt to create a temporary flooring for an event or party include:

• Backyard
  
• City park
  
• City sports fields
  
• Acreage
  
• Hotel
  
• Restaurant
  
• School
  
• Church
  
• Nursing home
  
• Open field for parking
  
• Construction site
  
• Golf course
  
• Animal shelter
  
• Animal rescue
  
• Tailgating parking area
  
• Outdoor fund-raiser events
  
• Cemetery

Outdoor Flooring Over Grass and Dirt Q&A

How do you install outdoor flooring over grass or dirt?

Outdoor deck and patio tiles can be easily installed on uneven ground, grass, and dirt and used as a permanent, temporary, or portable outdoor floor. Prepare the ground and begin in one corner to connect your tiles together. Due to the simple interlocking method, you can easily separate, remove, or relocate them, if needed.

What can I use as temporary flooring over grass?

For the best types of temporary flooring over grass, you can use firm plastic interlocking tiles that can support the weight of tables and chairs. Some tiles are sturdy enough to support the weight of vehicles. When the ground is significantly uneven or if you want to avoid standing water, perforated PVC tiles are a great choice.

Can you lay basketball court tiles over grass?

Yes, you can lay basketball court tiles over grass, but it’s not the most recommended option. You need a fairly level space and you should create a firm interlocking tile base to provide support before you add the sports or basketball tile layer over the top.

What types of deck tiles can be installed over grass?

Designs of deck tiles you can install over grass usually include perforations that allow some water and sunlight to reach the grass. Over an uneven grassy area, flexible PVC tiles are the best choice. Over a flat area, a firm plastic decking tile will give you excellent performance.

What types of flooring can be installed over dirt?

You have several options for installing flooring over dirt. Perforated flexible PVC tiles work nicely for a temporary installation over uneven ground. Firmer plastic tiles and mats can support the weight of pedestrians, golf carts, or full-size vehicles, allowing you to create a temporary road or walkway over a flat area.

Can you lay pavers over dirt?

Yes, you can directly lay pavers over dirt, but it’s not recommended. For a more permanent installation, you should prepare the ground by excavating, leveling, and compacting it. Adding paver sand and landscape fabric is important before installing the pavers, too.