Outdoor Tile Over Wood Deck
Made with naturally mildew and fungi resistant ipe wood from sustainable forests they are designed for easy installation and can be placed over an existing patio concrete slab or other outdoor area.
Outdoor tile over wood deck. Installing tile over a standard deck frame in an exterior environment is a recipe for trouble. Install beautiful hardwood decking in just a few steps with these wood deck tiles. Installing outdoor tile over wood deck can potentially create a situation where moisture gets trapped beneath the wood deck tiles. Ultrashield naturale outdoor composite deck tiles by newtechwood.
Newtechwood 0 88 in x 12 in x 12 in quick deck tile english oak prefinished composite deck tile. If your existing deck subfloor is level you can install an overlay made of weather resistant composite materials manufactured to resemble real wood or tile. Newtechwood 0 88 in x 2 in x 12 in quick deck tile icelandic so mke white prefinished composite deck tile. Some wood tiles even have elevated pvc platforms for better drainage.
Obviously you don t want to set yourself up for even more damage by creating space for fungi to flourish. We have outfitted these deck tiles with the most realistic looking composite on the market today. Among outdoor tile options wood tiles are very affordable because of their ready availability. They also come in more colors than you might expect.
The combination of tile grout wood and water in an environment with temperature and moisture fluctuations makes it nearly impossible to get the long term performance that most occupants expect. With enough moisture wood becomes vulnerable to decay and rotting. The deck s integrity is a critical factor in deciding if you can install tile or linoleum over the wood. Next he combed out unmodified thinset adhesive with a 1 4 inch square notched trowel set permabase exterior rated cement backerboard on the furrowed mud then fastened the.
In addition the wood decking needs to be securely fastened to provide an acceptable foundation for the tile or linoleum and any loose planks should be re fastened. Overlay products come in interlocking tiles or strips and while they are more expensive than some outdoor decking products they last for years. If the wood has rotted or been damaged by insects it will need to be replaced. From creamy pale woods to dramatic darker woods wood tiles can create a range of looks for less.
The naturale embossing gives these deck tiles that exotic wood look.