Updating your outdoor space’s surfaces is easy and quick with decking tiles in New Zealand (NZ). This type of decking is usually designed with interlocking edges. The interlocking edges keep the tiles in place with very little effort on your part. Once installed, deck tiles are beautiful, durable and very easy to maintain. You should learn how to install deck tiles properly as you start planning to upgrade your deck space. It is also important to know where to use your composite or wood decking tiles. Here is a complete guide on how to lay composite or wood deck tiles.
Installation tips
It is very easy to install deck tiles in locations that have a substructure in place for example an existing flat concrete patio or deck. Most often, such decking material consists of composite or wood stats fixed to a plastic base that interlocks with the other pieces. You will not require nails to install the tiles. Most tiles come in a 1-square foot shape. It is important to know their size when planning how many deck tiles you will need to complete your project.
Ordering deck tiles
Before ordering deck tiles, it is important to get an estimate of how many tiles you will need. You should therefore measure the surface and write down the number of square feet your area of installation has in total. Most deck tiles are one square foot as we had already said so this means that you will know how many decking tiles you need for your project. Ordering a few extra deck tiles is a good idea. You may need to cut your tiles to fit around areas that are oddly shaped. Having a surplus of tiles also allows you to replace your tiles if they get damaged. A good rule of thumb is to buy 10 percent more deck tiles than your measurements require you to buy. You should also consider whether you want a border for your deck or not. If yes, you should include it in your calculations.
Check your calculations
Once you receive your tiles from your supplier, you should lay down a row to ensure you have the correct measurements. Put one tile where you are covering and interlock the next until you have spanned the width of your surface. If you have a gap around the edges then you should be prepared to cut some of your deck tiles if you want to cover the whole area.
Install deck tiles
Once you have all the measurements confirmed, you can begin installing your deck. Choose a corner in which you want to lay your first deck tile. You may also have to shift the deck tiles around to find the edges that insert into one another. each deck tile has pins and rings that you can put together if you want your tiles to interlock. You will find these pieces on the edges of each deck tile.
Lay the decking tiles NZ together and ensure they lock. It will take you minutes to install your deck. Move any pieces of furniture from the unfinished area to the laid spot without worrying about damaging your work.
