Blurring The Lines Between Indoor & Outdoor

The beautiful new Zerodeck Porcelain range from The Outdoor Deck Company provides designers with the perfect balance of aesthetics and performance, allowing exceptional outdoor spaces to be created to the highest standards. Our latest series of blogs will explore how design trends are shifting, and why you should look to Zerodeck Porcelain for your next project.

We start with bringing the outside in.

In modern architecture, the outdoor garden space has become an integral part of the interior design. As interiors flow effortlessly into patios and terraces, designers are being asked to do more than simply “connect” inside and out. They’re being asked to erase the boundary altogether.

This growing demand reflects how people now interact with spaces, requiring light and fluidity. Bi-fold doors and walls of glass open wide to reveal terraces that match the tones and textures of the inside space.

And how is this flow best achieved? Through flooring material choice.

Seamless design 

Whether you’re creating a peaceful residential veranda or a bustling commercial terrace, the core sub-frame system remains largely the same consisting of joists and joist supports attached together to form a level frame upon which deck boards can be securely fixed. 

The sub-frame design will most likely vary depending on the anticipated use. Higher footfall areas typically require tighter joist spacing to maintain structural integrity. It’s an engineering consideration and our technical team are well-placed to provide the necessary information as most systems will recommend specific joist centres for the end application.

Looking at the location

Continuity can only be achieved if the outdoor surface compliments the appearance, performance, and elevation with the tones inside. Traditional timber decking and even stone paving can sometimes fall short; the visuals might not match or likely there are limitations due to inability to meet modern safety requirements.

Zerodeck Porcelain is a complete outdoor solution that gives designers the potential to design high-specification, pristine spaces. The system combines:

• • 20 mm thick porcelain deck boards with aesthetic versatility in wood-effect finishes.
    
    
• Integrated subframe and pedestal systems which enable precise alignment with indoor flooring levels, concealed drainage, and cable runs.
  
  
• Compliance with key regulations, including slip and frost resistance but more importantly fire: the system is non-combustible and is also BROOF(t4) certified with specific roofing systems.
  
  
  

Zerodeck Porcelain is available in a curated palette of four contemporary wood-effect finishes. These are designed to complement a wide range of architectural styles, from naturalistic gardens to urban rooftops. Each finish captures the nuanced grain and tonal variation of real timber, yet delivers it in the crisp, rectified form of 20 mm porcelain boards.

The surface has a subtle textured finish, offering not only slip resistance but also a tactile, natural feel underfoot. This combination of warmth and precision allows designers to achieve a grounded, organic look without compromising on performance, making it ideal for projects that demand both beauty and durability.

 Design without boundaries 

One of the strengths of a fully integrated porcelain decking system lies in its flexibility. Zerodeck is engineered to work anywhere, from ground-level patios to complex rooftop terraces. Thanks to its pedestal-based installation, designers can achieve perfectly level surfaces that align with adjacent interior floors, ideal for flush thresholds and uninterrupted flow from inside to out.

The system also allows for hidden drainage and service runs beneath the deck surface, creating a clean visual. This makes Zerodeck particularly well suited for urban rooftops and balconies, or hospitality spaces that require both high design quality and technical performance. The clean lines, modular structure, and architectural finishes offer a refined foundation for any outdoor setting, while simplifying the complexities of external build-ups.

Our next blog will explore the performance aspects of Zerodeck Porcelain and how it has adapted to deliver on the increasing safety demands from projects.

If you want to know more about Zerodeck Porcelain, speak to one of our experts today.