A paver or natural stone surface is an easy way to upgrade the appearance of a concrete patio or wood deck or install a new walkway or patio. Pavers or naturals stone can add texture, color, and pattern to outdoor spaces as easily as building a composite deck or pouring concrete. But what happens when you have an uneven surface?
Is Uneven Ground a Problem for Deck Tile Installation?
Any time you perform paver installation on your deck, balcony, patio, or walkway, it’s critical to have a perfectly level surface. Installing pavers over a surface that isn’t completely even can cause pavers to shift, causing gaps between joints and movement of the pavers.
When working with outdoors paver surfaces, it is possible to install them over uneven ground or an uneven concrete surface. You can even cut pavers to fit oddly shaped areas for a custom, finished look.
Some homeowners use a flexible material underneath the tiles to create a stable surface, but because the mats will bend and flex to fit the contours of the surface underneath, the pavers still won’t be perfectly level.
Installing Pavers on Uneven Surfaces
If you would rather have a level, flat surface for your deck, patio, or walkway, one option is to invest in landscaping and earthwork to prepare the area for paver installation. Installing the tiles over a newly built deck using the frame as a guide is also ideal.
However, when you’re remodeling or updating, and have to work with what’s already in place, knowing how to install deck tiles on uneven surfaces is important. You have several options:
- Use a sturdy base that doesn’t conform to uneven ground and supports the tile weight.
- Use structural deck supports to float the deck tiles above the concrete pad.
- Use a concrete leveling kit to raise sagging or uneven sections of concrete on the pad.
- Use gravel to level the soil under the deck tiles.
- Install a new frame on top of the existing pad.
Any of these options will provide a level surface for installing deck tiles to give your outdoor living area a fresh, high-end appearance.
Explore StoneDeks Structural Support Options for Decking Tiles
To learn more about StoneDeks’ products, get tips on how to install pavers on uneven surfaces, and see stone deck ideas and inspiration for your home, check out our blog or contact a professional to evaluate your space and review the options for adding attractive and durable surface to your deck or patio.
