Installation Guidelines for our Decking
Step 1 The balcony to the right is coated
with a dex-o-tech coating and is an ideal
surface to install the tiles over. Fiberglass
pans, EPDM membranes or torch down
roofing material are also an ideal surface to
lay our tiles over. Deck tiles can be installed
over virtually any waterproof surface such as
epoxy or fiberglass coatings. An even well
drained surface is the key to good results
with this product. If it is new construction
like this then you are ready to go. If it is an
existing waterproof coating then sweep and
clean and give it a good coat with the
appropriate sealer see our deck tile
maintenance section for more info. If your
surface has cracks or severe uneven
sloping then you may have some surface
preparation work to do. See description at
bottom of page
with a dex-o-tech coating and is an ideal
surface to install the tiles over. Fiberglass
pans, EPDM membranes or torch down
roofing material are also an ideal surface to
lay our tiles over. Deck tiles can be installed
over virtually any waterproof surface such as
epoxy or fiberglass coatings. An even well
drained surface is the key to good results
with this product. If it is new construction
like this then you are ready to go. If it is an
existing waterproof coating then sweep and
clean and give it a good coat with the
appropriate sealer see our deck tile
maintenance section for more info. If your
surface has cracks or severe uneven
sloping then you may have some surface
preparation work to do. See description at
bottom of page
Step 2 Start laying the tiles down in the best 90
degree corner and work your way across the
surface.
Once you have filled in the tiles over the area you
may need to cut a row of tiles to fit if you don't have
a perfect dimension. This is easily done by cutting
the back of the tile and removing the wood slats or
cutting right across both the wood and backing
together. For small cuts we recommend removing
the wood and pre-cutting. Then re-attach the wood
to the base, with a strong glue or screws.
degree corner and work your way across the
surface.
Once you have filled in the tiles over the area you
may need to cut a row of tiles to fit if you don't have
a perfect dimension. This is easily done by cutting
the back of the tile and removing the wood slats or
cutting right across both the wood and backing
together. For small cuts we recommend removing
the wood and pre-cutting. Then re-attach the wood
to the base, with a strong glue or screws.
Step 3 To Cut the tiles we recommend using a table saw, skill saw, or jigsaw with
a diamond blade tip. This way you get the cleanest cut.
You must take measurements first of the area you need to fill, for instance this
install required us to remove one of the wood slats for a 3/4 sized tile.
Please be careful when cutting tiles not to cut into the screws on the back as you
can damage the saw blade. You can remove the screws and replace them after
the cut has been made.
a diamond blade tip. This way you get the cleanest cut.
You must take measurements first of the area you need to fill, for instance this
install required us to remove one of the wood slats for a 3/4 sized tile.
Please be careful when cutting tiles not to cut into the screws on the back as you
can damage the saw blade. You can remove the screws and replace them after
the cut has been made.
Step 4 Insert your modified tile into the last
rows and that completes the project. This
particular install took under an hour. If you
have rounded edges or multiple angles to cut
around it may take longer. the ease of
installation and the ability to remove the deck
in the future is one of the great advantages of
our deck tiles.
rows and that completes the project. This
particular install took under an hour. If you
have rounded edges or multiple angles to cut
around it may take longer. the ease of
installation and the ability to remove the deck
in the future is one of the great advantages of
our deck tiles.
Rounded Edged Decks In this case (below
photo) Our curupay deck tiles were installed with a
curbed rounded edge. The tiles are cut with a
jigsaw to allow for the curve.
photo) Our curupay deck tiles were installed with a
curbed rounded edge. The tiles are cut with a
jigsaw to allow for the curve.
Cutting the tiles and
reducers with a skill
saw. A table saw works
best for even straight
cuts, and a jigsaw for
small cuts.
reducers with a skill
saw. A table saw works
best for even straight
cuts, and a jigsaw for
small cuts.
Cutting with jig saw
Step 5 Below is the completed deck with reducers
on the edge. Once stainless steel railings are added
with an Ipe handrail this deck will be 100% completed.
on the edge. Once stainless steel railings are added
with an Ipe handrail this deck will be 100% completed.
Photo above shows the tiles were laid out in
a diagonal pattern, so each tile had to be cut
to fit along the edge of the adjacent wall. A
nice clean tight edge is the result of careful
measuring and cutting of the deck tiles.
a diagonal pattern, so each tile had to be cut
to fit along the edge of the adjacent wall. A
nice clean tight edge is the result of careful
measuring and cutting of the deck tiles.
We have been providing quality modular decking tiles to designers, architects, contractors and homeowners across the nation for
over 5 years. Our decking tiles are of the highest quality and are chosen for their beauty and most importantly their durability.
over 5 years. Our decking tiles are of the highest quality and are chosen for their beauty and most importantly their durability.
Step 1(b) If the surface is severely uneven,
then you have a few options. One way to go
about it is to use composite deck boards or
pressure treated lumber as supportive
sleepers under the tiles to create a level
surface. Use plastic shims or pieces of
composite to level the sleepers. Lay them
down every 12 inches to properly support
the tiles. This method can be used very
effectively over ground applications, or
uneven patio surfaces.
then you have a few options. One way to go
about it is to use composite deck boards or
pressure treated lumber as supportive
sleepers under the tiles to create a level
surface. Use plastic shims or pieces of
composite to level the sleepers. Lay them
down every 12 inches to properly support
the tiles. This method can be used very
effectively over ground applications, or
uneven patio surfaces.
A typical balcony or patio surface
This picture shows a cut tile, this project required the
removal of one wood slat down an entire row of tiles.
removal of one wood slat down an entire row of tiles.
If your surface is uneven and you require
surface preparation we have a few tips for you.
surface preparation we have a few tips for you.
The Composite deck boards have been laid
out as sleepers under the deck tiles. The use
of plastic shims and small pieces of
composite are glued to level the sleepers.
Construction adhesive can be used to
secure the shims.
out as sleepers under the deck tiles. The use
of plastic shims and small pieces of
composite are glued to level the sleepers.
Construction adhesive can be used to
secure the shims.
Deck tiles over pedestals? Yes, they can
be installed over an adjustable pedestal
system. The same concept is applied and
the use of sleepers remains. Install the
pedestals every 24 inches x 12 inches.
Then lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Then lay your tiles on top. Call
us for more information. We are the first in
the business to design and install this type
of system.
be installed over an adjustable pedestal
system. The same concept is applied and
the use of sleepers remains. Install the
pedestals every 24 inches x 12 inches.
Then lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Then lay your tiles on top. Call
us for more information. We are the first in
the business to design and install this type
of system.