FAQ: How To Put Decking Over Concrete?

Can you put decking over concrete?

The good news is TimberTech® composite decking can be installed over concrete. While you can remove the concrete before putting in your composite deck, it’s often far more cost-effective to build the composite deck over the concrete if your concrete is in good condition.

Can I use deck pier blocks instead of footings?

Pier blocks can be used instead of footings for a ground-level deck not requiring permits. Piers blocks can also be used if the frost level depth is less then the height of the pier block. Allowing you to set the pier block below the frost level on stable ground.

What is the best flooring to put over concrete?

Best Flooring for Concrete Slab Foundation

1. Engineered Wood. Natural hardwood flooring offers undeniable beauty and durability.
2. Vinyl. As a longstanding choice for kitchens and bathrooms, vinyl has a reputation for extreme water resistance.
3. Laminate.
4. Carpet.
5. Tile.

Can I cover my concrete porch with wood?

Covering your concrete porch with wood provides a warmer feel. Covering a concrete porch with wood provides a warmer, cozier feel. It is also a good way to cover up peeling paint, slight chipping and discolored concrete. Whatever your reasons, adding a wood floor to your concrete porch is a fairly simple operation.

Can you screw decking straight to concrete?

Yes, you can lay or install composite decking on concrete if your want to.

Can you put Trex over concrete?

Some may be wondering, “Can you lay Trex composite decking over concrete?” Yes!

What is a floating deck?

A floating deck, also called a free standing deck, is simply a deck that’s not attached to any structure, including (of course) your house. To understand how to build a floating deck, here are a few basics. As an independent structure, a floating deck has a few advantages over an attached deck.

What do you put under deck blocks?

You can put gravel, sand, or limestone screening under a deck block. Deck blocks can also be set on poured concrete columns dug to below the frost level. You should not install deck blocks on wood, organic material (Grass) or loam (dark soil).

Can I build a deck without digging holes?

OZCO Building Products’ OZ-Deck Foundation System is one of the best ways to build a deck without digging holes. It’s a hot-dipped galvanized plate that when combined with OZCO’s post anchors creates a solid foundation so you can build a solid deck without digging holes or pouring concrete.

Does a floating deck need footings?

When it comes to floating decks, which are decks that are built very close to the ground, they don’t need any sort of footing. You can either use small concrete blocks and planks, or you can use a post that sets into a pre-formed hole.

What can I put over concrete?

You have many choices of flooring that can be placed over concrete in any interior or exterior condition.

• Engineered Wood. Engineered wood is real wood.
• Cork Flooring. Install cork flooring over concrete as long as the floor is level and clean.
• Laminate Flooring.
• Carpeting.
• Decorative Concrete.

Can mold grow under vinyl flooring on concrete?

Although vinyl plank flooring is well-known to be waterproof, it does not mean that liquids can seep through the cracks, grooves, or edges and become trapped under the planks, allowing mold to grow underneath your floors.

Do I need underlayment for vinyl plank flooring on concrete?

The rule of thumb is any vinyl over 4mm can have a vinyl specific underlayment. Vinyl floors under 4mm should be installed right over the subfloor. If you have any areas on a concrete subfloor with moisture concerns, it is recommended to use a vapor barrier underlayment that will not add any cushion to the planks.