Deck Tile Installation Guidelines
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
coatings, 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 without
any damage to the sublayer.. 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.
with a dex-o-tech coating and is an ideal
surface to install the tiles over. Fiberglass
coatings, 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 without
any damage to the sublayer.. 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.
Step 2 Start laying the tiles down in the best 90
degree corner on the leading edge of the deck and
work your way across the surface back to the
entrance to your home.
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
with a saw. For small cuts we recommend
removing the wood and pre-cut the piece then
re-afix to the base.
degree corner on the leading edge of the deck and
work your way across the surface back to the
entrance to your home.
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
with a saw. For small cuts we recommend
removing the wood and pre-cut the piece then
re-afix to the base.
Step 3 To Cut the tiles we recommend using a table saw, skill saw, or jigsaw with
a diamond blade tip. This way you will obtain a clean cut edge.
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 will obtain a clean cut edge.
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 this type of flooring.
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 this type of flooring.
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 to the left 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.
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.
If the surface is severely sloped or uneven,
then you have a few options. These options
include the use of sleepers laid flat over the
surface every 12 inches on center. For
slight dips and curves 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. These options
include the use of sleepers laid flat over the
surface every 12 inches on center. For
slight dips and curves 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
Picture above shows a standard cut tile using a razor
knife to cut the backing and as a result one wood
slat.This is the easiest method to cut our tiles.
knife to cut the backing and as a result one wood
slat.This is the easiest method to cut our tiles.
If your surface is uneven and you require
surface preparation we have a few proven
methods that will solve any uneven issue.
surface preparation we have a few proven
methods that will solve any uneven issue.
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
12 inches x 12 inches over the surface. Then
lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Deck tiles will install directly on top.
Call us for more information. We are the first
in the business to design and install this type
of system.
installed over an adjustable pedestal system.
The same concept is applied and the use of
sleepers remains. Install the pedestals every
12 inches x 12 inches over the surface. Then
lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Deck tiles will install directly on top.
Call us for more information. We are the first
in the business to design and install this type
of system.
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Deck tiles over pressure treated framing?
Our tiles can be installed over existing deck
framing by adding pressure treated material
spaced out (laid flat) over the joists. Our
decking tiles can then be installed over this
as the final surface. Below are some
examples of our decking tiles with this type of
system
Our tiles can be installed over existing deck
framing by adding pressure treated material
spaced out (laid flat) over the joists. Our
decking tiles can then be installed over this
as the final surface. Below are some
examples of our decking tiles with this type of
system
Exposed framing seen underneath the tiles
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
12 inches x 12 inches over the surface. Then
lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Deck tiles will install directly on top.
Call us for more information. We are the first
in the business to design and install this type
of system.
installed over an adjustable pedestal system.
The same concept is applied and the use of
sleepers remains. Install the pedestals every
12 inches x 12 inches over the surface. Then
lay a 2x6 sleeper over the adjustable
columns. Deck tiles will install directly on top.
Call us for more information. We are the first
in the business to design and install this type
of system.
Just snap the tiles over the framing, you can
run electrical or irrigation lines very easily with
this type of system and have full access to them
at anytime. This can not be done with traditional
deck boards.
run electrical or irrigation lines very easily with
this type of system and have full access to them
at anytime. This can not be done with traditional
deck boards.
Our modular deck tiles have been the number one in quality and durability across the nation for over 5 years and over 10 years internationally .