There are obviously lots of alternatives for building a deck. For us, I think we will re-evaluate in five years what the space might be good for and see how the IKEA Runnen decking tiles are holding up at that time. However, if you are a renter or are looking for a temporary budget-friendly solution for an outdoor space, I think this is a great option. If this were a 30-year project, I would not suggest going this route.

We think the IKEA Runnen decking tiles are a great temporary solution. With kids, their interests and activities are always changing and evolving so for us we didn’t want to spend a ton of money creating a play space that might only interest them for the next five years. the edging strip really puts it all together. The installation process is easy – the corner pieces are the materials that take the most time when laying the tile flooring. We were also assisted by the brick columns that hold up the top deck in keeping the area square. In order to make them stay put we used large metal stakes that we drilled through them and corner brackets to help them keep their square shape over the years. We dug down in the dirt and put in railroad ties. Colorado is a desert so they really go heavy on the xeriscaping, which is great for the environment but not always play friendly for kids.

The first thing we did was move all of the rocks to the numerous other rock beds surrounding our house.

IKEA Runnen decking tiles Review: The Final Verdict.

What we don't love about IKEA Runnen Deck Tiles:.

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Step 9: Add Edging Strips and Corner Edges – Cut to Fit.