Review on RESILIA - Green Diamond Plate Under Grill Mat - Protects Outdoor Surfaces, 36 x 48 inches by Joe Jimenez

This is a big mat made of heavyweight vinyl. We have a place with carpeting about 26" in front of a fireplace, and frankly that is barely enough distance to protect the carpeting. Purchased this not for under a grill or firepit, but for atop the carpet, and it has been a champ at both protecting the carpeting and resisting burning embers. In fact, it's unscathed by burning embers, even oak and other hardwood -- no melting or any response (unlike "inexpensive" hearth rugs, which typically *do* melt). Heavy, too, no edge curl or other issues one might encounter with a lighter mat. And of course for what it is and does, it's much less expensive than a woolen or fiberglass hearth rug. We do not bring it right up to the fireplace, as it's not a good idea to expose PVC to high temperatures for long periods, but at 20" from the fireplace it stays cool and protects the rug. Good buy -- although unfortunately the price has increased by almost $10 since we bought this <8 weeks ago.