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Frequently Asked Questions

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In 1 box, there are 11 tiles. Our Premium tiles are 300/300/20 mm. Use these sizes and consider the offcuts if applicable. In general you need 11 tiles/sqm.
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No, this is the advantage of the product - it is a DIY install. Very quick and easy to click in like a lego. If you need to cut the tiles into any shape, any wood cutting tool can do the job.
However, if due to any reason you require someone else to install the tiles, any handyman/relevant tradesman could complete the job.
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Tiles sizes are 300/300/20 mm. Use these sizes and consider the off-cuts if applicable. In general, you need 11 tiles/sqm. Use the decking tile area calculator by clicking here For multi-angled areas you will receive a matrix pdf to draw up your sizes and count the tiles.
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Free pickup from Mangere/Auckland or Home Delivery. Our stocks can be shipped all over New Zealand. The freight cost is calculated at checkout. For large shipments and remote areas, we are tendering the freighters and regularly receive competitive rates. 
Alternatively free pickup of prepaid orders in our Mangere Warehouse is available by appointment. Malcolm Total Logistics. 39 Richard Pearse dr
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Decko tiles are maintenance free, waterproof, do not rot and are termite resistant, designed for outdoors. The plastic mesh under the tiles is designed to allow drainage of storm water.
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Brown, Charcoal and Teak colours are available to choose from. We also commercialise artificial grass tiles that interlock with the decking tiles as well as themselves.
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Yes, we are happy to assist in choosing the right patterns, designs and colours. We will advise you on design ideas and the best installation practices. Send your area sizes preferably as a photo of a hand sketch of your area and photos of your space by email to advise further with design, best install practices to sales@decko.co.nz
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DECKO boards are made from approximately 55% hardwood chips, 35% grade A recycled HDPE plastic, resins and 10% anti-oxidation and bonding elements to enable longevity of the boards. Our products are eco friendly, use recycled materials and support the reduction of global deforestation and protecting our ecosystem by saving thousands of tonnes of landfill every year.
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Any woodcutting tool can cut them, jigsaw, drop-saw, table saw or handsaw. If you need to cut along the gaps use a sharp knife is enough.
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No our composite wood tiles have a high wood content of 55%. Pleasant to walk on them barefoot, and to the touch feels like normal wood. Ordering a sample pack will let you examine the material first hand.
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Just hose it or let the rain to do the job for you. Water runs off easily into the gaps, taking dust or sediments from the surface with it. If you have grease or other stains, use boiling water and dishwashing soap and rub it with a sponge.
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Don't worry, take a 40 grit sandpaper and just sand the scratch off longways along the board. The surface is a brushed surface using sanding technology so the surface will stay looking like the original.
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Yes, several customers choose to get creative, creating borders, chess table format or just different colours for different areas, as well as combining it with our artificial grass tiles to finish off the space.
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That's not recommended as they will sink in the mud when it rains. They require a hard, solid and flat ground such as concreted, tiled or paved areas or laid over an old decking. Some customers choose to place them on compacted road-base, on top of dirt.
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No, this product once interlocked during install will not move, they cover the full area like a solid surface. The friction and mass of the tiles interlocked make them stay in place.
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No, the product is designed to be non-slippery, even in rain or near to the pools when wet. Rated as high as R-10 for non slip.
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Decko Tiles offer a 10-year warranty on its Premium tiles.
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