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Hi Team, Thank you for taking the time to read my question. I can't seem to find a cost effective, slip resistant and water proof option for my patio (39s
qm).
The patio really is used as front entrance to the home. With frogs, geckos, dogs, north qld weather and the pool just opposite it is disaster waiting to happen. The previous owner laid slippery indoor cream coloured tiles.... I been looking at decking tiles (expensive and with the gaps unsuitable as impossible to keep clean and smell free), tiles ($3500 for tradie alone) and now I am looking at the SPC vinyl plank options but can see there is doubt that it is suitable... I even looked at rubber tiles and pavers. Love to hear ideas or anyone who was successful in renocating/creating a cosy effective and safe patio area.
Apologies for the wet we just been through a cyclone and I tried to keep everyone including my wolfhound cross from slipping.
Hi @YveB,
The options through us would be the Syneco 30x30x2cm Polypropylene 4 Slats Decking Tile Warm Grey- 9 Pack or the natural Acacia timber decking tiles.
It’s fair to say that, like most composite or plastic-based outdoor products, they can mark or scratch if they’re subjected to sharp or abrasive objects. Dragging heavy furniture, gritty pot plant bases, or debris like sand and gravel underfoot can leave visible scuffs over time.
That said, polypropylene is used because it performs very well outdoors. It’s UV stable, doesn’t rot, won’t absorb moisture, and handles temperature changes far better than many timber alternatives. For general foot traffic, outdoor dining settings, and everyday use, it holds up well and maintains its appearance when treated reasonably. Using furniture pads, lifting rather than dragging items, and keeping the surface swept free of grit will go a long way toward preserving the finish.
In your case, I would install a rugged outdoor mat at the entrance to help knock off debris from shoes.
Mitchell
