I was in Bunnings today and had a look at those hardwood decking tiles .
1metre x 1metre $70 each

Just wondering would any one use them?

Has any one used them? if so what do you think of them?

Pros and cons?

I have a concrete slab for the alfresco area 4.600x approx 8.000 would the tiles be economical to lay on the slab or would i be better off having a proper deck there?

My only concern is the slab tends to pool with water when it rains and im thinking the tiles may rot.
I did notice the smaller size hardwood decking tiles had a hard rubber base attached to the bottom of the tiles. Maybe they would be better to use. As i guess they wouldnt rot?

Hi Clath,
I do not have an answer for you however I went to Freedom Furniture shop last weekend and they had similar decking tiles lay out in their display area. Must say I was quite impressed. We will also be having a concrete slab in our Alfresco and are currently considering our options.

very exspensive.....

Thanks Jessica Freedom would be expensive to buy them from. How much were they anyway?

Thanks Duke . Just thought laying them would be easier than a proper deck.

Has any one else got any thoughts/

We were considering using them too. I have also seen the ones at Freedom and they do look nice. I think they cost $89 for a pack of 4, which is most likely a square metre.

A few things that puts me off are;

They are quite expensive.
They feel quite bouncy to walk on.
They will still need maintenance each year such as re-staining or oiling to keep them looking nice.
Bits of food and stuff will drop underneath them which could look unsightly and attract ants. Although I suppose they could be lifted to clean underneath if necessary.

Thanks Hels_Greg yes 4 tiles prob make a square metre .bunnings was around $70 a square metre. So if im correct if i have 33 Square metres of slab to cover that would cost me $ 2,310 in tiles if purchased through Bunnings. .Me thinks

It does sound like a lot, but I expect a deck would cost more. And tiling/pavers would probably be about the same. Hmmmm... we have to consider the same thing, not sure which way we will go yet.

Yes a proper deck proberly would, Dont know wether you need any other materials other than the tiles , proberly just lay the tiles and thats it,

Just wondering if you went ahead with this or not?

We are about to be in a similar position (plain concrete floor for patio) and I was looking into them also.

Thanks

I know your question wasn't directed to me, but we have decided to go with outdoor tiles, the large ones that are 450cm square. $20 per metre for the tiles and $40 per metre to have them laid. Total is $60 per metre installed.

Thanks Hels, sounds like a fair price.

Hi slugger no haven't started on that idea yet , still trying to finish the other decking
Hels will be good to see how yours comes up is the area your going to tile undercover? if it is do you get water on the slab when it rains, that's my dilemma .. water if i tile my alfresco .

Yes the tiled area will be undercover. In an ideal world it will be a fully enclosed sunroom, but realistically it will be a roofed patio with clear cafe-style blinds. Either way it will be enclosed somehow. I want tiles that can be moped as that is how I will clean them. I have the H2O steam mop and I can get throw away mop heads for it which will be perfect

Hi Just bumping this thread up. Did anybody use the decking tiles? I am interested in seeing if you are happy with them.

Bumping..

Any one used this. Would like to get your feedback. We are tossing between these on a concrete alfresco slab or Outdoor tiles?

warping is a problem.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60174219

hope this help!