Transform your outdoor space with deck tiles that are stylish and powerful enough to withstand New Zealand's weather. 

When creating your outdoor oasis, you want the best tiles for your outdoor patio or deck that promise longevity, safety and style. To make this selection process easy for you, we've put together an ultimate checklist with five factors to look for when buying deck tiles in NZ. 

And that's not all, we'll also run through some of our favourite outdoor tile ideas for you to use as inspiration in your project.

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Checklist: 5 Factors To Consider When Buying Outdoor Deck Tiles in NZ

Outdoor deck tiles need a little more consideration than interior tiles because they have to stand up to harsher conditions. Here's what we look for in a solid outdoor tile:

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✅ Made out of durable porcelain: Outdoor tiles need to be sturdy enough to withstand heavy foot traffic, support outdoor furniture and resist scratching from the elements. 

That's why porcelain makes great outdoor deck tiles - it's an extremely hard and dense material that's highly water-resistant, durable and suitable for outdoor use. 

It’s also resistant to scratches and stains, so you don't have to worry about damage from everyday wear and tear. 

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✅ High Slip resistance: Whether due to rain or being installed near a swimming pool, outdoor tiles have the potential to become very slippery when wet. So, you need to choose a non-slip outdoor deck tile with a high grip rating of R11 or higher. 

You can find out more about grip ratings in this ultimate guide to non-slip outdoor tiles. 

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✅ Appearance: Naturally, you want any part of your house to coordinate, inside or out. Tile Space has a HUGE range of outdoor deck tiles, so it's easy to find a tile that matches your home's aesthetic. 

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✅ Weather resistant: In addition to durability, outdoor elements like rain, harsh UV rays from the sun can have an effect on tiles in other ways, like mould buildup and colour fade. 

You need tiles that can tolerate exposure throughout every season, and minimal maintenance in terms of moss and mould means the potential of slipping or damage to the tiles is out of mind. 

Here's another reason why you have to get porcelain outdoor tiles - they are extremely nonporous, meaning they won't grow moss or mould. When it comes to the seasons, porcelain doesn't fade in the sun and is frost-proof. 

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✅ Budget: Finally, every project - home or commercial - has a budget. It's not always realistic to empty your pocket on natural stone like granite tile, so it's important to know what tiles can fit a smaller budget while still performing in regard to the above criteria. Our outdoor tile clearance sales always have a good range that doesn't compromise on quality. 

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✅ Size, shape and thickness of the tile: Our outdoor tiles are available in different sizes, thicknesses and shapes, which you can select when shopping on the site. While size and shape are typically chosen based on personal preference and design aesthetics, the thickness of the tile depends on what you're laying it on. 

• Porcelain pavers which are 20mm thick are suitable for laying on pedestals such as Deck Jacks or gravel foundations. Deck Jacks are a self-levelling pedestal system which allows tilers to install tiles at the level of the interior floor for a seamless indoor/outdoor flow, you can find more about that here in this ultimate guide to deck jack systems. 
• Ordinary 10mm thick tiles should be laid on a concrete base. 

Now that you're familiar with what to look out for when picking outdoor tiles, let's look at five popular options for deck tiles in NZ.

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5 of our top tiles for outdoor spaces

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1. Klif Stone-Look Outdoor Tiles

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Featured tile: The Klif Grey Grip 37.5x75 from the Klif outdoor tile range

Klif is an Italian range that replicates the innate features of the natural Beola stone of Val d’Ossola, used as an ornamental stone since the Roman age. 

Available in a large rectangular 375x750mm size with a matching indoor option, it’s the perfect tile for creating elegant and refined spaces.

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2. Industrial Concrete-Look Outdoor Tile

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Featured tile: The Form Cement Grip 60x120 Industrial Concrete-Look Tile

One of our most popular outdoor looks is concrete-look tiles like the Form Cement Grip 60x120 tile; this tile comes with warm and cool grey tones, a pressed concrete effect and rustic edges.

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3. Shell White Sandstone-Look Tile

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Featured tile: Shell White Grip 60

Our Shell range 60 tile is a well-priced and stylish option inspired by natural sandstone. 

Available in a Grip finish for slip-resistant outdoor use, or Matt or Semi-Polish finishes for indoor use as a wall or floor tile.

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4. Scandinavian Outdoor Tile

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Featured tiles: Beren Light Grey Grip 60

Our Beren Light Grey Grip tile in size 60 has a beautiful natural limestone effect with realistic fossil indention. It's also available in a matt finish for indoor use.

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5. Jura Grip Outdoor Paver Tile

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Featured tile: Jura Beige Grip 60 20mm Paver tile

Our Jura Beige is one of our most popular paver tiles. Pavers are a type of outdoor tiles that are installed on decking pedestals. 

Pavers can be a preferred alternative for certain projects, as they're cheaper to install than pouring a concrete slab and then laying tile.

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Wrap-Up: Key Points On Buying Deck Tiles in NZ

• Look for tiles made out of durable porcelain for maximum strength, high slip resistance, attractive aesthetic, weather resistance and budget-friendly price. 
• Also consider the size, shape, and thickness of the tile. 
• Five fantastic deck tile options to choose from are - Klif Stone-Look Outdoor Tiles, Industrial Stone-Look Outdoor Tile, Shell White Sandstone-Look Tile, Scandinavian Outdoor Tile and Jura Grip Outdoor Paver Tile. 

We understand that selecting outdoor deck tiles for your project can be overwhelming, so our team of expert tile advisors is here to help! Our experienced advisers have helped hundreds of clients find the perfect non-slip outdoor tiles for their specific needs. So, book a free tile consultation today and let us help you create the outdoor space of your dreams! 

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