8 Best Grill Mats for Protecting Your Patio or Deck

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 65 x 36 inches
• Weight: 7.7 pounds
• Material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

This heavy-duty grill mat from Cuisinart may be a little more expensive than other similarly sized options, but you get what you pay for in terms of quality. It’s an excellent choice all around and gets high marks from customers, with an impressive average 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 5,900 buyers, several of whom say that it’s well-made and worth the price. The thick and durable PVC mat weighs more than 10 pounds and has nonslip treads to keep grills in place.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 50 x 29 inches
• Weight: N/A
• Material: Recycled fiber

If you’re looking for an inexpensive grill mat—with a bonus of being machine-washable—this one will get the job done for about $15 at the time of this writing. It’s also eco-friendly, made of 50 percent recycled fibers with three layers that offer protection against grease stains and spills.

There’s an absorbent material on top, a waterproof middle layer, and a backing that prevents the mat from sticking to your deck. If it does get dirty, you can hose it down for quick clean-ups and it air-dries quickly.