Ever have THAT problem area of lawn? The part which turns into an unintended walkway from a maintained lawn view versus the reality of a lawn area that is being used as a walkway? Also known as the cut through patch of lawn that everyone has decided should be a path...
After a tough winter, the cut through needed help this spring. It is definitely not fun to walk through the cut through path after rain. Many options were discussed from pavers to cement to stones and all had merit, cost and labor.
Last year I tried the rubber type artificial pavers? Those were expensive, labor intensive to assemble and install and were ultimately returned. I loved the idea because the pavers were very light and movable, but not realistic either in price or installation.
I have seen the rollout walkway online in many places. Different colors, different lengths, different treads and decided upon one to try on this cut through.
Which Brand?
Many reviews and many different price points for rollout walkways online. As this was a DIY test I decided upon the Yoopin 6 foot walkway. The prices of course increase with the length. This walkway was offered in six and eight feet and in two colors. I chose the brown color.
Materials
The walkway is made of spruce and rolls up for convenience. The width is 17.5 inches wide and 1.5 cm thick. It is advertised as non slip and I may add a few pieces of reflective tape for night use.
Flexible! I loved that the walkway does not have to be rolled out in a straight line, it can be modified to fit the terrain. It can also be easily lifted and removed to mow the lawn.
Recommendation
I was admittedly skeptical, but after rolling it out... I decided to purchase another and increase the length of the walkway. The area needs to be leveled with additional topsoil, but as a DIY goes, this was very simple and the purchase fit the problem.
What a great idea for those of us who do not want a permanent walkway. I love that it will roll up to cut the grass and the non-slip threads would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very practical solution. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect solution for my son's lawn - an area he wishes wasn't a walkway, but has become one. Thanks for this helpful information.
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