How to Lay Tile on a Wood Deck
- 1). Remove every object from the deck. Sweep the deck thoroughly with a broom before laying the tiles.
- 2). Multiply the deck's length and width to calculate the total area of the deck. Since a standard deck tile normally measures 1 square foot, the total area of the deck determines the quantity of tiles you need to cover the deck's surface.
- 3). Lay the first interlocking tile in a corner of the deck's surface. Position the second interlocking tiles directly adjacent to the first tile.
- 4). Press down on the second tile so its connecting tabs interlock with the first tile's tabs. These tabs are on all four sides of each tile.
- 5). Continue interlocking the tiles together until the entire deck is covered with tiles. Securely connect each side of each tile together -- except for the edge tiles, which each have one exposed side. Arrange the tiles in any pattern or design you wish.
- 6). Examine the deck for exposed spaces too small or awkward to fit whole tiles in. Measure the areas of these spaces to create custom tiles.
- 7). Cut the tiles to the dimensions of the exposed spaces, using a hand saw.
- 8). Lock the custom-sized tiles into place.
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