How To Install Deck Tiles In Just 7 Great, Easy Steps

Choosing deck tiles is an excellent idea if you want to renew an entire old deck with a cost-effective, long-term solution. Besides being very easy and fast to install, they can be placed over an existing patio and be removed at any time. This is a great advantage when renting, as you can take your new deck with you when you move out. 

Deck tiles are a consumer-friendly option with a convenient interlocking format that will help renovate any area in no time. No professional skills or special tools are required for the installation process. 

They are typically wood planks, but can also be manufactured from other materials. They normally come in a large and square shape – either 20×20 or 24×24.

Here at Brazilian Lumber, we have pre-assembled tiles made of attractive and durable Brazilian hardwood, with two options: Ipe and Cumaru. They are also quick and easy to install. Still, most importantly, they have a natural beauty capable of instantly enhancing your spaces.

In addition, since our tiles are made from the best tropical hardwoods in the world, they have natural properties which make them durable, resistant to external factors, and low maintenance. We offer them with a smooth finish or an anti-slip surface, which is very suitable for applications near swimming pools or outdoor showers.

As we mentioned before, it is a non-permanent flooring alternative that can be a good solution when renting. Since you don’t have to attach the tiles to the surface below, you can put them down. Then, when you move out, all you have to do is pick them up and take them with you, so your investment will either be lost or taken advantage of by someone else. 

The tiles are designed to be applied directly to any solid and relatively level surface, such as concrete, stone, brick, and grass. No matter the surface you place the tiles over, we recommend pre-drilling holes in each corner for a better and safer installation. Here are some important recommendations. 

• Grass: Wooden tiles can be installed on grass. Dig 21/2 inches down. Then, place the tiles. Apply an 11/2-inch layer of gravel. Place the deck tiles into the gravel and hammer them flat.
• Concrete: You can definitely set these wooden tiles on concrete by yourself. Just use tile connectors to assemble your new deck. They are easy to put together and require no special tools. 
• Gravel: Make sure the gravel is even, and the wooden tiles are easy to lay like any other surface. 

Deck Tiles Installation Process:

Using deck tiles is a great solution for making a quick upgrade because there is a substructure in place that is easy to handle and install. With our tiles, we use deck tile connectors from DeckWise. 

Connecting deck tiles securely is essential, and so is water drainage. Our Deck Tile Connectors are molded of polyethylene plastic and feature integrated 3/8″ gap spacers to set the perfect tile spacing automatically. A pre-fabricated countersunk hole guarantees securing connectors to foundations when using trusted and proper fastening methods.

Each connector can effortlessly be installed on most solid surfaces such as pre-existing wooden decks, rooftops, or concrete slabs. Each connector elevates hardwood deck tiles from the installation surface for proper water drainage.

As we recommended before, it is essential to pre-drill each tile so that they can be better attached to the connectors. Each connector comes with 4 ribbed pine tree clips inserted to snap into the fixing holes of the tiles quickly. They also come with 4 molded scoring lines for simple cutting and trimming around decking edges. 

With our deck tile connectors, you’ll never have to worry about loose or uneven gaps between tiles. They are chemical and UV resistant, provide a better look between gaps, improve drainage and runoff, and can be divided into halves or quarters. 

Now that you know all the advantages of using hardwood deck tiles and preferring our connectors, it is time to start the installation process. Follow these 7 easy steps and give your spaces a 360° change:

1. Start measuring the space where you are going to lay the tiles. We advise always getting some extra pieces if you need to make some cuts to cover the edges. This will help you later when you have to replace some of them.
2. Then place each tile over the area you are remodeling. Remember to pre-drill each tile, so that they can be better attached to the connectors.
3. Our connectors provide a barrier between the tile and the subsurface to elevate the material and prevent rotting. In addition, its corner pins are compatible with many pre-drilled deck tiles, and the “pine tree” shape of the pins creates a secure connection.
4. These connectors are molded polyethylene plastic and feature integrated 3/8″ gap spacers to set the perfect tile spacing automatically.
5. For perimeter installation in corners, the connector’s pre-molded grooves make trimming quick and easy with a proper knife.
6. Make sure every tile is well attached through the connector. This will be useful whenever you need to replace a piece. 
7. TA-DA! Your new deck is ready. 

Most Important Advantages Of Deck Tiles:

• Long-lasting material
• Resistant to insect damage, mold, decay, and the elements. They are also UV resistant to prevent fading in the sun.
• Easy to install and remove at any time.
• Suitable for many surfaces
• Low maintenance
• A cost-effective way to save on Ipe

In conclusion, if you want to make an easy, quick, and budget-friendly change to your backyard or terrace, deck tiles are just what you need. And if you go for our deck tiles made of Ipe or Cumaru, which are the best tropical hardwoods in the world, even better.

The main attraction of our deck tiles is their quick and easy installation system. They come in an interlocking format that allows them to be attached through a special connector as if you were putting together a puzzle. So, instead of starting from scratch when remodeling, choose deck tiles and transform any deck in no time. If you rent, you can keep the deck when moving out, as they can be removed anytime. 

Since our deck tiles are made of Ipe and Cumaru, you can also take advantage of their natural oils that make them durable, resistant to external factors, versatile, and low maintenance. There is no better way to save on Ipe than buying deck tiles for a change.