HERE'S SOMETHING YOU CAN STAND ON

Outdoor flooring needs a special stone decking underlayment for maximum stability and durability.

When it comes to outdoor flooring for stone on a deck, this doesn't get any better. Stone decks or stone floors in the harsh outdoor environment require special consideration. Traditional wood underlayments and mortar based sets, bonding and grouts are a problem in freeze-thaw cycles or other temperature change conditions. Enter the ultimate outdoor floor underlayment system to support thin gauged stone in stone decking applications. This stone decking underlayment is inert to moisture and is stable in all climate conditions. It's bonding technology provides a flexible bond regardless of the conditions.

NATURAL THIN GAUGED STONE WITH COLOR

Find a global selection of quality decking stone for outdoor floors.

Let premium quality, handcrafted American Slate inspire you to create one-of-a-kind, signature environments. Mined from premiere quarries worldwide and selected for natural strength and dramatic beauty, American Slate tiles, veneers, slabs, borders and mosaics are ideal for floors, walls, countertops, patios, fireplaces, shower surrounds and more. Naturally slip-resistant, stain-resistant and non-absorbent, American Slate is especially at home in the kitchen and bath. Our natural stone thrives out in the elements making it the perfect choice for roofs, walkways, garden paths, entryways and stairs.

CAN I PUT STONE ON A DECK

Find out how to construct a true stone deck the new way.

Here is a method for putting thin gauged stone on traditional deck joist framing. No need to rebuild the structure to support a heavy concrete or stone. This is a light weight stone decking that allows the water to drain through the finished surface to the ground below. And since this is a free draining deck with stone, the joist framing does not have to be slopped.

SELECT AND SPECIFY

Search multiple stone outdoor floor decking surface materials.

Distributing decorative surfaces through specification is what we're about -- and our goal is to meet the needs of our specifier clients. It starts with finding the world's most beautiful natural stones, that meet our demanding specifications and are available from reliable sources. Then comes the challenge of communicating the appearance of these materials. Stone Source showrooms contains the widest and best selection of stone in the East with hundreds of varieties. Go to our Stone Selector to find which stones are suitable for each specific application.

GO TO THE ROOF FOR A BETTER VIEW DECKING

Stone and tile can deck a rooftop outdoor floor.

Some places call for stone decking and tile. The roof is no exception. But a rooftop stone deck is no easy task. The surfaces are uneven and often have obstructions. The only option is to raise the stone decking above the waterproof surface. This requires a pedestal support to create a new level surface for the finished stone floor.

GET THE STONE PACKAGE THAT GIVES DURABILITY

Online product selection wizard for identifying your best stone decking surface.

Need to layout your stone decking. This handy tool gives you online assistance with creating various patterns. Plan before you buy and cut. This online application provides plenty of time for experimentation.

(1) Dictate the size of your room. (2) Add / subtract any areas that do or do not need tiling. (3) Choose the size and type of tile you are looking at installing.

GLUE IT AND HOLD IT FOR THIN GAUGED STONE

Alternative to mortar with adhesive for bonding stone to decking.

Cement based bonding agents have their place. Vertical walls great. Mud-set pavers with wide mortar joints, no problem. But placing thin gauged stone on a flat, semi-flat or sometimes even slopped surface can be a problem. Water over time seeps under the stone decking and eventually through continual cycles of expansion and contraction, breaks grout lines and pops the stone outdoor floor. Flexible adhesives can solve this problem. There long term flexible properties absorb these conditions.

HOW TO MAKE A STONE DECKING MATERIAL SELECTION

See what the doc says about your stone selection.

Now lets look at stone and their selection. Remembering that stone tiles are produced in nature, their color and general appearance may vary greatly. This makes stone quite unique and beautiful when installed correctly. Each stone type and its composition have characteristics that need to be considered for each application.

A Life STORY

This over 60 DIY couple install an exterior stone-like tile deck without any cement based materials. See how they finished strong.
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