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Outdoor Flooring Adds Extra Room for Summer Celebrations

By Morgan Laidlaw
Ibero-Gravity
In the purest industrial style, the Gravity collection has an unconventional metal, oxidation gradient and remarkable personality, to create a modern and minimalist atmosphere.
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Made of the same material as BamDeck bamboo composite, the DIY-friendly outdoor deck tiles simply drop and lock into place, giving patios, balconies, and existing decks instant outdoor makeovers.
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D’Anticatto by Natucer.
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Grand Carpet by Marazzi.
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Wicker Calm vinyl flooring by Fitnice shown in a private home in Barcelona. (Photo courtesy of Fitnice)
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July 3, 2018

With summer kicking into high gear, it’s the perfect time for backyard barbeques and pool parties. Installing flooring that can withstand the elements is a great way to extend a home’s entertaining real estate as well as creating an outdoor oasis that can be enjoyed any day of the week. We’ve collected some of our favorite outdoor solutions to make the backyard the best room in the house.

Wood flooring and decking is a tried-and-true outdoor flooring solution. But new in the outdoor decking game are easy-to-install interlocking deck tiles from Cali Bamboo. Made of the same material as BamDeck bamboo composite, the DIY-friendly outdoor deck tiles simply drop and lock into place, giving patios, balconies, and existing decks instant outdoor makeovers. Outdoor deck tiles can be installed without the need for tools or professional help, making it a fast, budget-friendly, one-person project.

Porcelain and ceramic tile is a great choice for both commercial and residential indoor and outdoor spaces. New anti-slip technology allows for safe placement in kitchens, baths and high traffic areas where more resistance is needed. And new tile technologies allow for the same style to be used both indoors and outdoors, featuring the same colors and graphics. Large format porcelain tiles also allow for a more seamless transition with fewer grout lines. Applicable collections include D’Anticatto by Natucer, Grand Carpet by Marazzi, and Gravity by Ibero.

Vinyl flooring can also be another durable outdoor flooring option with a softer textile-look. Flooring distributor Summit International Flooring recently partnered with Fitnice to provide woven indoor-outdoor vinyl flooring. Made of monofilament covered with PVC, the collections are available in three shapes--square, plank, and diamond--allowing multiple combinations and effects. The flooring is phthalate free, resistant to fraying, and has Floor Score Certification.

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Morgan Laidlaw joined Floor Covering Installer and Floor Trends in 2017 as digital content editor, having previously worked for another BNP Media brand for two years. She has a master’s degree in English from Wayne State University in Detroit, and also teaches composition courses at the University of Detroit Mercy.

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