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Just a word for anyone if they are thinking of making there own - the bottom doesn't need to be tarp or waterproof (unless you are planning on doubling up use as a picnic blanket outside)

Go for something to back it that grips (or get some ikea anti slip stuff) - I backed using waterproof nylon and it is like a skateboard on the groundsheet - lesson learnt!

This looks interesting at lidl atm - £14.99 'All Purpose Mat' (3m x 2m)

I almost bought one of those in Lidl for our porch today Val...I ummed and aaahed for about 10 minutes before I decided against it!

The size is good (3m x 2m) but what put me off is the thought that if it's raining heavily, even though our porch is enclosed we might end up with water coming up through the holes?

I still haven't fully decided though, I might go back and get one yet!  They have them in blue and grey at our Lidl's

PS You can't properly tell from the photo but it's woven from a rubber type material with quite large holes in between each strand. It says on the packaging it's suitable as a tent carpet or for awnings/balconies