EzyTile Installation Guide
Porcelain, Granite, Slate - Endless Possibilities!
Easy - No Special Tools Required


No adhesives, tiles spacers or grout are necessary to install EzyTile Decking Tiles. Unless you need to  fit the tiles around pipes, posts or other fixed features, everything you need for a quick and easy installation is included in each  box of EzyTile. You just need to ensure that the surface is as smooth as possible, with no bumps or surface depressions that would allow the tiles to "rock" in place.

 

Step 01 - Prepare the Surface

EzyTile Decking Tiles can be placed on most hard surfaces. However it's important that the surface is as smooth as possible, with no bumps, large cracks, uneven areas or surface depressions that would allow the Decking Tiles to "rock" in place. If the surface is particularly uneven, you may need to level the surface with some patching compound or filler. For this reason, we do not recommend the installation of EzyTile on bare ground.

 
 

Step 02 - Design and Plan your layout

You can create unique patterns, designs and borders by by using a combination of different tile styles or colors or combining EzyTile with our SwiftDeck or LinkDeck wood tiles. You can either sketch your design on paper or click here to use our interactive "Design Tool" to try various design combinations. The possibilities are endless! 

Click Here to See Style Choices
 
 

Step 03 - Lock the Tiles in Place
Start by placing an EzyTile Decking Tile in the corner of the area that you want to cover, making sure the two sides of the tile with the tabs showing are facing outwards in the direction you will be laying the tiles. Place the edge of the next tile without the tabs showing over the black connecting tabs so these tabs lock into position with the corresponding slots on the underside of the second tile. Repeat this simple "lock in place" process with the remaining tiles, working in a diagonal direction across your entire design.
 
 
Step 04 - Finishing

If you need to fit the tiles around fixed objects, odd shaped areas or against walls, you can generally avoid cutting EzyTile Decking Tiles simply by filling in the gaps or spaces with medium sized pebbles, volcanic rock or other landscaping material. Alternatively you could use either our SwiftDeck or LinkDeck Decking Tiles cut to the required size as a design accent.
 
 
Installation Tips and Tricks
Beautiful, Durable... Easy to Install!
Ideal for any hard surface!
 

Although the installation of our EzyTile Decking Tiles is very straightforward and trouble-free, there are a few simple tips and techniques that we have learned over the years that can help make installation even easier.

 

  • If you're not quite sure of the design that you would like best, lay some tiles in the pattern that you think you might like, without actually clicking them in place. This will save you time and effort "un-clicking" the Decking Tiles if you decide later to choose a different design pattern.  Once you are set on the design that you like, just snap your tiles in place!

  • When you first start laying the tiles, you will find it much easier to start your design and installation by working outwards from one corner in a triangular manner.  Do this in such a way that you are consistently expanding the size of the triangle as you lay the tiles.  This makes the installation even easier!

  • If you're planning to install the EzyTile Decking Tiles in an area that is bordered by walls on two sides, we recommend that you don't place the tiles directly against the boundary walls. unless you are positive that the walls are perfectly at right angles to each other.  If the angle of the two walls is less than 90° (which is often the case), then you'll have a minor alignment issue if you have not planned for an appropriate gap against one of the walls.  Planning ahead like this can make your easy installation even easier!

  • We recommend that you leave a small gap against any boundary wall during your installation to allow for any possible slight expansion of the plastic base due to temperature or climate variations.

  • If you are installing the EzyTile Decking Tiles on a patio, balcony or rooftop with open sides, we recommend that you start laying the tiles from the outside of the decking area and work inwards towards the wall of the house.  This will allow you to size and cut the tiles necessary to fit neatly into the gap that will remain between the deck design and the boundary wall of the house.  This is very easy to do and will give your deck design a professional, finished look!

  • If your EzyTile Decking Tile design has a gap of less than one tile's width against an inside wall or around a fixed object, one alternative to cutting a tile to fit is to fill the gap with pebbles, volcanic rock, bark or any other landscaping material. The creative possibilities are endless!

  • For an interesting design element, try leaving out a tile or two. then filling the space with other design accents, like pebbles or colored rock. You can mix and match for endless variety!

 
 
EzyTile Care and Maintenance
Years and Years of Enjoyment!
Simple steps!
 

To remove surface dirt, just wipe with a wet cloth or wash with water using a sponge or a brush if heavily soiled. To remove more stubborn marks on the tiles you may need to use some household detergent. In this case, rinse well after washing to remove all traces of detergent. Do not use any oxygen or chlorine detergents or bleaching solutions. This simple step will ensure many years of virtually carefree enjoyment!

Any loose material in the gaps between the tiles can normally be removed with a vacuum cleaner. If necessary, the tiles can be hosed down or disassembled to clean under the tiles.

Any cracked or damaged tiles can be easily lifted out and replaced with a new one. If a tile is accidentally broken, remove the broken pieces promptly as any broken fragments could cause injury or may damage waterproof membranes on the base of the balcony or patio (if present).
 
 
 
Beautiful, Durable... Easy to Install!
Ideal for most hard surfaces!