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Can the west coast tiles be laid on top of grass in a backyard for a backyard kids play swing set? Do these tiles interlock somehow? How do they attach to each other and would grass grow between the tiles? Thank you.
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be laid over grass. When installing these tiles over grass it is recommended that a weed fabric be placed under the tiles to prevent grass from growing between the tiles. The tiles do not interlock to each other but can be glued together with a polyurethane seam sealer glue.
Was this helpful?Can you glue this tile to an existing concert drive way in Florida? What type glue can you use?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast tiles can be glued to a concrete driveway. You will want to use a polyurethane adhesive.
Was this helpful?Can the tiles be laid on stone or do I have to lay sand down first?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast tiles can be laid over stone. As long as the sub surface is smooth and solid, our paver tiles can be laid over it.
Was this helpful?Could these tiles be laid over a bare dirt ground with a sand base?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be laid over dirt. When installing these tiles over dirt, it is recommended that a weed fabric be placed under the tiles to prevent grass from growing between the tiles. The tiles do not interlock to each other but can be glued together with a polyurethane seam sealer glue.
Was this helpful?Can I place the pavers on a wood deck? We don't get much sun and worry about mildew.
You can install our Paver Tiles - West Coast over a wood deck, but if you are worried about mold and mildew growth, we recommend placing a plastic sheet under the tiles. With this plastic sheet, you can place holes strategically between the boards to reduce the amount of moisture that may come in contact with the deck.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be install on a wood outside deck where the temp. goes below freezing and there is snow?
Our Pave Tiles - West Coast can be installed over a wood deck outside where the temperature goes below freezing and there is snow.
Was this helpful?If I buy the 3/4 tiles, which dowels would I need to buy to go with it, if I don't want to glue the tiles down?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast tiles are too thin for dowels. Thus, we recommend the usage of glue.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be laid and cut to fit a cement porch and steps?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be cut to fit a cement porch and steps.
Was this helpful?We redid our front yard about 3 years ago and put 1" to 1 1/2" rocks under a small tree. We did not plan on the tree dropping so much "stuff" making the rocks very difficult to clean. I am looking for an alternative that can be cleaned easily. Is your product permeable? Would small tree droppings be easily blown off? The surface under the tree is slightly curved - would that be a problem?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast are water permeable. This keeps water from pooling on the flooring surface. These tiles are very easy to clean. You can use a leaf blower to remove any large dirt and debris and for any stuck on dirt and debris; we recommend using a hose to remove. Since there are typically root systems and the stump to the tree, you may have to cut the tiles to fit the area properly. You can do this with a large bread knife and a straight edge.
Was this helpful?Can a basketball bounce on the rubber paver tiles?
Yes, you can bounce a basketball on our Paver Tiles - West Coast.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be cut with a jig saw or a band saw?
You can cut our Paver Tiles - West Coast and any of our outdoor rubber products with a band saw or jig saw.
Was this helpful?I have a 40’ X 10’ walking deck that has a hot-mopped roof outside; can I use these?
You can install our Paver Tiles - West Coast on a hot-mopped roof. As long as the structure can handle the weight, these tiles are a great option for a rooftop patio.
Was this helpful?can I laid tiles over brick steps? and what kind of glue do I need?
Yes, you may lay our Paver Tiles over brick steps, as long as the brick is in good condition and free of defects, since we recommend installing these pavers over a hard surface. You may use our Polyurethane adhesive to glue the pavers down.
Was this helpful?Please tell me if the 16" x 16" recycled rubber pavers can be painted? If so what kind of paint and primer can be used.
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be painted. You can use an acrylic paint on these rubber pavers or a two-part urethane adhesive paint system.
Was this helpful?Do the rubber tiles get really hot to the touch in direct sunlight? How difficult is it to shovel or remove snow from? Can you chip ice on top of this? Does snow and ice cause premature wearing? Does it get really slick when it is icy? How fast will it drain? In other words, is ice damning an issue? How long should it last?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast will get hot in direct sunlight but will be cooler than concrete. You can shovel snow off our rubber paver tiles with a plastic shovel. Don't use a metal shovel as this will damage the tiles. Chipping ice on these tiles will be a little difficult if you are using a metal pick. We would suggest using salt and other materials to prevent ice from forming on the tiles. These tiles do drain fairly fast, so you won't have to worry about any ice damming issues. The tiles have a 5-year warranty, but these tiles are made to last as long as you own them. The only thing that you will notice is that over time some colors will fade in direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?I have a plywood surfaced waterproof deck where the membrane has leaked. I plan to replace the existing membrane with a continuous TPO or PVC membrane. Our deck sees a lot of sun in summer and a lot of rain and frost in winter. Can your tiles be placed on such a membrane? Will it last? How do I attach tiles to membrane?
You can install our Paver Tiles - West Coast on a TPO or PVC membrane roof. These tiles are very durable and are resistant to the elements. They are also very slip-resistant even when wet and are resistant to mold and mildew growth. These tiles are water-permeable, so they will allow water to flow through them. This will ensure the drainage characteristics of your roof will stay intact. You don't have to adhere these tiles to the roof with anything. You can loose lay them as they are pretty heavy on their own. If you wanted to use something to install them permanently or semi-permanently install them, we would recommend our Polyurethane Adhesive or Double-Side Tape respectively.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be used inside? I am looking for a very tough floor for apartments.
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be used indoors or out.
Was this helpful?Which of the rubber paver tiles is water-permeable? And how porous are they? I.e., if it rains hard, will all the water seep through the tiles, or will there be run-off that I need to plan for (slope)?
All of our rubber paver tiles are water permeable. They will allow water to flow through the tiles to prevent water from pooling on the surface.
Was this helpful?In the picture of these tiles installed on the patio, they appear to be scored down the middle to resemble bricks. In the close-up photo of the tile itself it appears to be just a plain square. Are they scored, or how is the brick look achieved? Thank you.
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast comes in two surface patterns. The room scene image is of the Brick Pattern, and we also offer a smooth top version. You can order either version in the drop-down menu for this product.
Was this helpful?Can this be placed on top of a concrete porch that is cracking?
Our Paver Tiles - West Coast can be installed over cracking concrete. If there is a great variance in the height of the concrete around the cracks of more than an inch, then you may need to repair the concrete first before installing the tiles.
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