General situation of Wood plastic flooring in Australia

In Australia, wood-plastic composite flooring has also become very popular, in some large supermarkets, such as running, stratco, there are sales of wood-plastic composite flooring, the Australian market generally likes to use solid flooring, although the price of solid flooring is more expensive, perhaps Australian people like solid flooring, because solid flooring is longer life, not easy to damage.


The advantages of composite decks:

Durability: Composite decking is designed for maximum durability. It resists fading, staining, scratching and mold, and won’t rot, crack or warp. It’s also insect-proof and splinter-free, making it safer and more comfortable for families with kids and pets.

Low-maintenance: With composite decking, you never need to worry about sanding, staining or painting. Just an occasional soap-and-water cleaning is all that’s needed to maintain stability and beauty for decades. Trex decking even comes with a 25-year Fade and Stain Warranty, ensuring that it will continue to look and perform as well as the first day it was installed.

Aesthetics: Featuring high-definition wood grain patterns and rich, saturated colors, composite decking looks and feels more natural than ever before. Color options range from deep earth tones to spicy reds and pristine greys, including tropically-inspired boards that feature the distinct streaked look of exotic hardwoods. In addition to the range of decking looks available, homeowners also can find a wide selection of composite accessories, such as railings, stairs, gates, pergolas and furniture, to create a truly customized outdoor space.

Sustainability: Composite decking provides the look and feel of wood without the environmental impact. The deck boards are made using recycled content, including reclaimed industrial wood scraps and recycled plastic from common items such as shopping bags and newspaper sleeves.

Value: Although the initial cost of composite decking can be higher, when you factor in the cost of ongoing maintenance required with a


Durability: Composite decking is designed for maximum durability. It resists fading, staining, scratching and mold, and won’t rot, crack or warp. It’s also insect-proof and splinter-free, making it safer and more comfortable for families with kids and pets.

Low-maintenance: With composite decking, you never need to worry about sanding, staining or painting. Just an occasional soap-and-water cleaning is all that’s needed to maintain stability and beauty for decades. Trex decking even comes with a 25-year Fade and Stain Warranty, ensuring that it will continue to look and perform as well as the first day it was installed.

Aesthetics: Featuring high-definition wood grain patterns and rich, saturated colors, composite decking looks and feels more natural than ever before. Color options range from deep earth tones to spicy reds and pristine greys, including tropically-inspired boards that feature the distinct streaked look of exotic hardwoods. In addition to the range of decking looks available, homeowners also can find a wide selection of composite accessories, such as railings, stairs, gates, pergolas and furniture, to create a truly customized outdoor space.

Sustainability: Composite decking provides the look and feel of wood without the environmental impact. The deck boards are made using recycled content, including reclaimed industrial wood scraps and recycled plastic from common items such as shopping bags and newspaper sleeves.

Value: Although the initial cost of composite decking can be higher, when you factor in the cost of ongoing maintenance required with a wood deck, a composite deck can end up paying for itself in well under 10 years.

how to install composite decking ?
imple installation, no complicated construction process, save installation time and cost.

Before installation

1,From the professional point of view of installing the floor, before starting the installation, it is necessary to keep the plastic wood floor dry, smooth and clean, so that the subsequent installation can be carried out smoothly.

2:The necessary tools for installation are: tape measure (box ruler), angle ruler, horizontal ruler, level gauge, ink bucket, aluminium sawing machine, hammer, rubber hammer, percussion drill, as well as various types of drill bits and wind lift head (other auxiliary tools may also be required, Screwdriver, vice, wallpaper knife, wire, sandpaper, cleaning ball, etc., fixed on plastic wood material, must use stainless steel screws, not nails).

Installation procedure

1,Fixed WPC keel:WPC keel or Steel Keel evenly arranged on the cement floor,we recommend the space between joists is L=300-350mm(Middle to Middle). Using electric drill to lead hole on keel, then screw into drill hole, fix keel on cement ground, nail head should be rotated into keel, do not expose outside, otherwise the floor layout may be uneven.


The space between joist “L” also can according to the request to adjust. if popular Places with many tourists (Place of interests,etc.) The distance should be less than 250mm.

2-Fixation of WPC keel—Expansion screw can help to fix the joist/keel into the concrete floor.

The fixation of wood plastic keel is to use expansion screws to fix the wood plastic keel directly above the ground,
The distance between the fixed points of plastic expansion screw is 500mm~600mm,Require the screw cap to be lower than the wood plastic keel surface,When wood plastic keel is fixed, need to do whole flat.


install WPC floor
COMPOSITE DECKING FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Note:Please Pre-drill before assembling joist,if not,The Product maybe damaged very easily.
1-WPC product will slightly expands after heating.When Hanming WPC products in the assembly,Pls leave 3-5mm spaces from the building.
2-when two joists meet, pls leave About 10mm space between them.
cHINA WPC JOISTS SPACE
CHINA WPC JOISTS MEET SPACE

3,Fixed the first floor:When paving the first floor, you can use an electric drill to make holes on the Side edge

of the floor, then fix it to the keel by stainless steel screws. or Using A SS start clip fix into the joist first,then put the first floor edge into it.

first floor installation
First floor installation


4,After finish assembling the first decking,put the Plastic or Stainless Steel clip insert the decking slot,use the rubber hammer tap on the decking,in order to ensure the space even .then use the cross screwdriver to fix the clip,complete the installation of all the decking one by one.

Installation method of wpc decking

Note: 1. Due to the high density of wood-plastic material itself, it is necessary to use the drill hole at the position of the self-tapping screw, and then tighten the self-tapping screw

drill a hole for WPC
Drill a hole–wood plastic composite installation guide


Fix the wpc decking clips

5: The Last PC decking aslo do it like step 3, you can use an electric drill to make holes on the Side edge

of the floor, then fix it to the keel by stainless steel screws. Then you USE L Shape WPC edge cover or flat fascia board to cover the edges.

WPC decking for outdoor flooring