Terrace flooring ideas

Vitrified tiles, in particular, come in a wide range of durable styles and are excellent flooring for terrace areas that experience a lot of exposure to the elements. Today, tile is even available in a wide range of wood or stone looks and finishes, giving you the aesthetic feel of these high-maintenance flooring design options, in a very low-effort, low-cost avatar. If you enjoy entertaining, a wood look vitrified tile floor, some low seating and soft lighting will effortlessly create a party-ready terrace space that is still a breeze for clean up. 

Tiled terraces also give you the option to create a cosy, living room-esque nook that reflects your indoor environment. You can easily customise your terrace flooring to suit your taste and design needs by selecting a tile colour or pattern that enhances and complements your home interiors. With plush furniture and soft rugs, extend that homey, lounge feel and draw the eye outdoors. While a terrace carpet definitely requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance, you do get many weather friendly, outdoor options these days. Plus, with a proper overhang, this may not be a worry – keep track of how rain and wind impacts your terrace prior to making decisions on your décor.

Wooden flooring on terrace spaces can even be lower maintenance if created with engineered wood planks or composite wood floorings, which give all the warmth and feeling of luxury at a more affordable price point and with fewer upkeep hassles. Available in a range of natural colours and grains, composite wood can be the most accessible choice for your ideal terrace, easily matching with the decor of your home interiors. This sort of flooring is especially suited to smaller terrace areas as it creates a seamless segue into the outdoors. To complete the look, add a cosy swing and a herb garden, and you have the ideal retreat for your morning tea or just a break with a book.

Both highly durable and inexpensive, cement can be left in its natural grey form for a more old-fashioned feel, hand-crafted with exquisite texture and patterns to create a truly unique and interesting effect, or given a solid coloured finish with cement oxides. Sun and rain have almost no impact on cement floors, so they can weather through harsh conditions with minimal upkeep, although regular cleaning is necessary. Since cement is also relatively resistant to scratches and stains, the addition of metal furniture, barbeque grills and standing pots or planters are a great way to increase the usability and aesthetic value of your terrace. 

Waterproof Terrace Flooring : Respecting the Elements

Regardless of the material you use, weatherproofing your flooring for terrace and other outdoor areas is very necessary. Having a waterproof, damage resistant finish greatly reduces the effects of the climate and the wear-and-tear caused by time. While natural stone, wooden planks and even terracotta can all be sealed to be water resistant, they all require frequent upkeep and maintenance to different degrees.

If you want that natural look in your interior design, as previously mentioned, one of the best and most durable waterproof options for floors are composite wood floors. And of course, ceramics, porcelain and even a mosaic of pebbles or small glass tiles are a smart choice when it comes to waterproof terrace tiling. But, the true hero that really shines for its enduring durability in heavy monsoons and wet weather is vinyl. In designs that match a variety of modern styles or trends, the new range of vinyls offer an inexpensive, easy-install, practical and high-performance solution for outdoor flooring. Similar to its resistance to water damage, vinyl deals equally well with high sun exposure, making it a flexible option in any climate.

Whatever your space constraints, price point, weather needs, decor scheme or design preference, there’s sure to be a perfect choice that’s ideal for your terrace floors. It’s just a matter of getting the right advice and expert knowledge when crafting the terrace of your dreams.

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