UltraShield Naturale 1 ft. x 1 ft. Quick Deck Outdoor Composite Deck Tile in Indonesian Merbau (10 sq. ft. Per Box)

We purchased these tiles to lay over an older wood balcony deck. They create a great finished deck which can be used immediately after installation. The deck we installed these over is 8' x 10'. We bought eight boxes of the tiles which fit perfectly in the area. It took us about 35 minutes to lay the New TechWood tiles. The interlocking tabs were nice and tight but didn't require a mallet as the video showed. Once a couple of the tabs were set in place and aligned, a light press of the foot set the remaining interlocking tabs. The tiles were very consistent in sizing so the finished deck looks great with all tiles spaced properly. And with the grid backplate, airflow for the underlying wood deck allows the wood to dry in the event of rain and should also prevent mold and rot. Some of the original wood deck had warped slightly. These tiles easily handled the uneven surface since they simply float on the surface and have the open grid underneath. The tiles have now been through some under 32 degree days without showing any distress due to the cold and also direct sunlight in 70+ degree days. The deck still looks as good as day one. The reason we used this product is to be able to enjoy the balcony barefoot without concerns for aging wood and splinters. We had a friend who asked about the new deck when visiting, in particular about the tile grid system. In less than a minute we were able to release one of the tiles in the corner to show him. He also got to reinstall it using the tab align and foot method in about the same time. Whether we would ever take the deck up and move it is unknown but its nice to know we could. We would use these tiles again without hesitation. They make older or less desirable surfaces usable again.

Very good quality and easy to put down