Wood Look Porcelain Planks | Fireproof Decking

Porcelain Planks

Create fireproof rooftops, elegant patios or striking on-grade landscapes using porcelain planks with the look of real wood - durable, stain resistant, fade resistant, low maintenance.

Our wood-look porcelain planks skillfully incorporate all the visual features that make natural wood decking so enchanting. Knots, dark and light streaks, random grain structure, pinholes, variable color and even a weathered appearance can be faithfully reproduced, in an exceptionally wide range of colors from pale bleached grey through dark chocolate browns.

Wood-look porcelain planks avoid all the problems with natural wood decking – no decay, no attacks by insects, no fading, no color change, no staining, no twisting or warping, no scuffing, no splinters and practically zero maintenance.

These planks, most importantly, make a great alternative for rooftop decks in densely populated urban areas, since porcelain is totally fireproof.

Constructing elevated decks with porcelain planks is generally simpler than using natural wood planks. There’s no need for custom designed steel or wood support structures, no nails, screws or clips.  Just lay the planks directly over adjustable height pedestals,  although with 12” or 16″ wide planks, it is generally preferable to use hollow steel or aluminum beams to support the planks, with the beams supported by adjustable height pedestals.  This will reduce the number of pedestals required. See here for further details.

For on-grade applications, planks of any width can be used to create striking landscape designs, particularly when laid in grassed areas. Additionally they can be laid on well compacted sand or gravel beds or mortar set over concrete.

Key Benefits of Porcelain Planks

Cannot catch fire or burn
No oiling or ongoing maintenance
Won’t twist, warp, split or crack
No fading or color change
No decay or insect attack
No scratching or scuffing
No grease or oil staining
No splinters
Mold and mildew resistant

Sizes & Installation Options

Archatrak currently supplies plank style porcelain decking in four sizes – 16″ x 48″, 12″ x 48″, 8″ x 48″, 10 1/2″ x 71″

All four options require far fewer structural components, tools, manpower, site preparation and installation time than building a traditional solid wood roof deck.

Installation Options / Size 16 x 48" 12" x 48" 8" x 48" 10 1/2" x 71"
Adjustable Pedestal Supports
Rubber Support Pads
Pedestal Supported Beams
Thinset Mortar over Concrete
Compacted Sand Beds

Resembling panels of 3”- 4” wide wood decking boards joined side by side, our ¾” thick, 16” wide x 48” long wood look planks are designed for installation over pedestals, support pads or a pedestal supported rail system on roof decks, as well as directly on grade over compacted sand or gravel.

In elevated deck applications, especially high traffic commercial applications such as bars and restaurants, steel protection plates or self-adhesive fiberglass mesh sheets should be be installed on the underside of the pavers for break-through protection.

See our Safety & Security page for more information.

Single planks, ¾” thick, 8” wide x 48” long with up to nine different ‘faces’ or surface variations to ensure a natural/random appearance.’ Available in simulated wood look and modern cement look.

Because of their narrow width, these planks are generally laid on-grade over a well compacted sand base, but for some domestic applications they could be laid over a pedestal supported array of hollow steel beams.

Resembling single boards of natural wood, our ¾” thick, 12” wide x 48” long porcelain deck ‘planks’ are supplied in up to nine different ‘faces’ or surface variations to ensure a natural/random appearance.

Because of their width, these ‘boards’ are generally laid over a pedestal supported array of hollow steel beams, creating a perfectly level elevated deck, but can also be laid as individual planks over a well compacted crushed rock or sand base.

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Project Examples

Spy Museum – Washington DC

Oak 48″ x 16″ Planks
Washington DC

4,600 sq.ft. interior to exterior elevated deck for private functions.

W Hotel- Washington DC

Kauri 48″ x 16″ Planks
Washington DC

Renovation of Washington DC’s W hotel incorporated Kauri 48″ x 16″ planks in the POV rooftop lounge bar.

Top of the Marq – Cape Girardeau, MO

Oak 48″ x 16″ Planks
Cape Girardeau, MO

Rooftop restaurant and bar floor for the remodeled terrace.

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