Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 May 12, 2009 9:26 am We are considering a house plan that makes allowance for an outside dining area - alfresco (under tiled roof) or patio (under own-transparent roof). The main question in our mind is what flooring. Should we go for paving (concrete with colour and perhaps etched pattern), outdoor tiling, or wooden decking? Any comments regarding flooring - your choice, things to be avoided, things that you wished you did, etc. - would be most welcome. Thanks, Philip Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 2May 12, 2009 9:55 am I've been through hundreds of display homes and I think all those options can look fantastic. I am going to have timber so it flows a bit from the timber flooring inside the house. I prefer the feel of timber underfoot than tiles too. Concrete stenciling looks nice too though. Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 3May 12, 2009 10:39 am We're going with timber. We were undecided but the deciding factor was that dirt, sand etc, can fall between the gaps of the timber and you don't walk as much inside. In our current flat we have a tiled balcony and we walk so much stuff inside. Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 5May 12, 2009 3:40 pm ed @ EcoClassic posted something before about some kind of decking made out of cellulose and something else. I think it was very low maintenance and possibly fire-resistant... not entirely sure about that, but maybe he can shed some more light (and a link) on it? It looks like painted wood, comes in several colors. Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 7May 12, 2009 3:55 pm I like tiles for the alfresco. Either an outdoor version of the indoor tile or something similar. Makes it looks seamless and easy to keep looking fresh. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 8May 12, 2009 5:08 pm joles I like tiles for the alfresco. Either an outdoor version of the indoor tile or something similar. Makes it looks seamless and easy to keep looking fresh. I'm not one for sanding and oiling, I will probably go stone. * Are we there yet ? Demolition has come and gone ! yippeeee..hang on that was months ago !! come on Mr Builder, dig a hole at least Finaly ! Hole Dug ! well done darren 20/06/2010. Slab is down ! Framing is complete 20/10/2010 we are progressing like a snail on heat - excited and determined but very very slow Steveo Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 9May 12, 2009 6:16 pm Hi, we are looking at the alternative ideas for our al fresco area aswell. I found this really nice paver, which I will attach (the dark one) and I will post a light one too. These are from Fremantle Stone. I have no idea on costs yet. But it gives you an idea of a look. We really like decking, but have a huge area so the cost/hassle of maintenance and actually the decking itself is working out quite expensive. Love the modwood alternative (plastic wood made from recycled milk cartons) but that is nearly triple the cost of timber. I think we will end up paving under the alfresco and have a decking leading from this. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Flooring for outside dining/living area 10May 12, 2009 10:00 pm Although I like the look of timber decking for outdoor entertainment area, I still prefer outdoor tiles. Easier to clean/maintain and love the look too! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Can anyone suggest a house layout where the kitchen-dining - living runs the length across the rear of the house left to right where our best view will be we… 0 4348 3 5594 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16563 |