NewTechWood UltraShield Deck Tile Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- NewTechWood
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NewTechWood UltraShield Deck Tile
Instruction
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Prior to installing any composite product, it is recommended that you check with local building codes for any special requirements or restrictions. The diagrams and instructions outlined in this guide are for illustration purposes only and are not meant or implied to replace a licensed professional. Any construction or use of NewTechWood must be in accordance with all local zoning and/or building codes. The consumer assumes all risks and liability associated with the construction and use of this product.
Safety
When dealing with any type of construction project, it is necessary to wear
appropriate safety equipment to avoid any risk of injuries. NewTechWood
recommends but is not limited to the following safety equipment when handling,
cutting, and installing the Deck Tile: gloves, a respiratory protection, long
sleeves, pants, and safety glasses.
Tools
Standard woodworking tools may be used. It is recommended that all blades have
a carbide tip.
Environment
A clean, smooth, flat, and strong surface is needed to install Deck Tile
correctly. Please check with local building codes before ever installing any
type of decking. If installation does not occur immediately, NewTechWood’s
products need to be put on a flat surface at all times. Never ever should it
be put on a surface that is NOT flat.
Static
Static can also be more prevalent in areas that are of higher altitude because
the humidity is lower. For these areas, be careful of using conducive objects
such as metal railing and chairs as static shocks might occur more often. A
potential way to lower the amount of static shocks occurring is to apply
Staticide (www.aclstaticide.com) on your deck
or use anti-static mats before doorways. NewTechWood’s products have been
tested against EN 1815 – Assessment of Static Electrical Propensity and have
received values under the maximum standard of 2kV.
Layout
Before installing the Deck Tile, always make sure that you are installing it
on a clean smooth flat surface.
The Deck Tile CANNOT be installed on places such as dirt, soil, or raised
structure it must be laid out on a flat solid surface.
Deck Tile Installation
The Deck Tile is relatively easy to install using its four side interlocking base making it very user friendly. Each side has two male and female connectors that connect to an adjacent tile, these connectors are circled in Diagram 1.
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Place the first tile in a corner along the edge of the area you will be installing, as shown in Diagram 2.
Note:
There must be at least a 1/2″ (12 mm) gap between walls or any object to allow for expansion and contraction. Failure to do so could result in warping of the tile, buckling, or other damage. This gap must be respected even when a trim or fascia is used on the deck tile. -
Next, take another tile and determine which type of pattern/style you like to do. Vertical is shown in Diagram 3 and horizontal is shown in Diagram 4.
Protip: Mix around the different styles (vertical and horizontal) to give your deck a unique look. -
Now, take the second tile and align the connectors up with the first tile, as shown in Diagram 5.
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Then, attach the first two connectors into each other, as shown in Diagram 6 . You might need to lift up on one of the tiles to get a better grip.
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Finally, attach the last two connectors and push down to lock everything into place, as shown in Diagram 7.
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Repeat steps 1-5 until deck is completed.
Removing Tiles
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If a tile needs to be removed, the best way is to first have one hand grip one tile’s edge and the other to be on the adjacent tile, as shown in Diagram 8.
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Next, with the gripping the tile pull up towards your body while the other hand pushes down on the adjacent tile, as shown in Diagram 9.
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Continue to pull with the gripped hand until finally all connectors are separated from the adjacent tile, as shown in Diagram 10.
Cutting Deck Tile
Cutting the Deck Tile is simple and quick. Just remember that you need a carbide tip blade when cutting.
Corners/Edges
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First, measure the corner/edge that will need to be cut, as shown in Diagram 11.
Note:
There must be at least a 1/2″ (12 mm) gap between walls or any object to allow for expansion and contraction. Failure to do so could result in warping of the tile, buckling, or other damage.
This gap must be respected even when a trim or fascia is used on the deck tile. -
Next, take the piece and redraw the measured area that you will be cutting onto the Deck Tile.
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Then, take the Deck Tile and cut either with a circular saw, table saw, hand saw, or jigsaw. Always remember to use a carbide tip blade on these tools, as shown in Diagram 12. The final piece we cut for this corner is shown in Diagram 13.
Note: Before cutting, always turn the Deck Tile over and make sure that the cut lines you have marked on the Deck Tile do not cross over any screws on the back.
Never ever should you be cutting through the screws, as shown in Diagram 14 . If your lines cross over these screws, first unfasten the screws and then cut the Deck Tile.
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Now, take the Deck Tile and sand down the sides of the cuts to make them smooth, as shown in Diagram 15.
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Finally, put the finished piece in its corner/ edge, as shown in Diagram 16.
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Repeat steps 1-5 for any other corners/ edges until the deck is completed.
Note: There must be at least a 1/2″ (12 mm) gap between walls or any
object to allow for expansion and contraction. Failure to do so could result
in warping of the tile, buckling, or other damage.
This gap must be respected even when a trim or fascia is used on the deck
tile.
Slat Tile Installation
When the gap between the installed Deck Tiles and the wall is less than 12 7/16″ (316mm), as shown in Diagram 19, Single Slat Tile is the appropriate accessories to complete the Deck Tile installation neatly and seamlessly. See Table 1 shown below on how to make the slat tile selection.
Gap Range : Selection of Tile
- 12 3/8″ (315mm) to 11 7/16″ (290mm) Deck Tile
- 11 3/8″ (289mm) to 3 1/2″ (88mm) Single Slat Tile
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Measure the gap in-between the installed Deck Tile’s edge and the wall, as shown in Diagram 20.
Then, select which kind of tile to be used according to Table 1 on page 6. -
Draw the cutting line according to the measured dimension, as shown in Diagram 21.
Note: A minimum gap of 1/2″ (12mm) needs to be left between the cut slat tile and the wall to allow the Deck Tile for expansion and contraction due to temperature change, as shown in Detail 21-1. -
Before cutting, always turn over the slat tile and ensure that the cutting line do not cross over any screws, as shown in Diagram 22. Never cut any lines that have screw interferring as they pose a risk for injury. It is recommended to re-design the cutting path where the cutting lines do no cross the screws.
Note: The distance between the screw’s center and the cut slat tile’s edge can not be less than 1/4″ (7mm), as shown in Detail 22-1. -
Cut the slat tiles along the cutting lines, and sand the cut edge smooth with sandpaper, as shown in Diagram 23.
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Put the cut single tiles in place and align the interlocking connectors with the Deck Tile, as shown in Diagram 24. Then push down to lock it with the Deck Tiles.
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Diagram 25 presents the final appearance after completing the installation.
Fascia/Trim Installation
Installing Fascia
The Deck Tile has three different fascia options: straight, inward and outward
fascia.
Straight Fascia
Place the straight fascia, as shown in Diagram 26 to finish the deck.
Outward Fascia
Place the outward fascia, as shown in Diagram 27 to finish the deck’s corner.
Inward Fascia
Place the inward fascia, as shown in Diagram 28 to finish the deck’s corner.
Installing Trim
The Deck Tile has three different trim options: straight, inward and outward
trim.
Straight Trim
Place the straight trim, as shown in Diagram 29 to finish the deck.
Outward Trim
Place the outward trim, as shown in Diagram 30 to finish the deck’s corner.
Inward Trim
Place the inward trim, as shown in Diagram 31 to finish the deck’s corner.
Installing Deck Tile Stair Trim
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First figure out what kind of material you are laying your quick deck over.
We will go over three different types of material: -
Wood
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Metal
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Concrete
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Wood
For wood #6 wood screws that are 1” (25.4mm) will be used to fasten the stair trims grid to the wood, as shown in Diagram 26. -
Metal
For metal #6 drilling screws that are 3/4” (19mm) will be used to fasten the stair trims grid to the metal, as shown in Diagram 41. -
Concrete
For concrete a combination of #6 wood screws that are 1 1/2” (38mm) and a plastic anchor will be used to fasten the stair trims grid to the concrete, as shown in Diagram 42. -
After figuring out which material you will be installing your stair trim on start installing, as shown in Diagram 43. Ensure that when installing more than one stair trim that the gap between the stair trim is similar to that of the deck tile for an overall even look and also to allow for expansion and contraction.
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If the stair trim does not fit exactly it will need to be cut down to size. First measure the remaining distance, as shown in Diagram 44.
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Next take your measurement and mark it on the stair trim and cut accordingly, as shown in Diagram 45.
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Install the cut stair trim, as shown in Diagram 46 .
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Install the rest of the stairs with stair trims, as show in Diagram 47 if there are multiple stair treads present.
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Now the deck tiles can be installed onto the stair trims, as shown in Diagram 48.
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If your tile needs to be cut, as shown in Diagram 49 ensure that the screws are taken out if the cut you are making is directly over the screws on the grid.
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Install the cut deck tile, as shown in Diagram 50.
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Next the riser and stair tread needs to be installed with deck tiles.
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First measure the risers and stair treads, as shown in Diagram 52.
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Cut the Deck Tiles to fit on the risers and stair treads, as shown in Diagram 53. If you are cutting a line where the screws are fixed on the grid first unfasten the screws on the grid and then cut the Deck Tiles according to the measured dimension.
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Install the cut Deck Tiles for the stair treads, as shown in Diagram 54. Align the interlocking connectors of the stair tread tiles with the stair trim, then push down to lock it with the stair trim.
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Next install the cut Deck Tiles for the risers, as shown in Diagram 55. Align the interlocking connectors of the riser tiles with the stair trim, then push down to lock it with the stair trim.
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Repeat steps 11 and 12 for the remaining stair treads and risers, as shown in Diagram 56.
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Diagram 57 shows a completed staircase with the stair trims along with the tiles.
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