Constructing elevated roof decks or balcony flooring with porcelain wood planks laid over a pedestal supported rail system is generally a lot simpler than using natural wood planks. There’s no requirement for custom designed steel or wood support structures, no nails, screws or clips.
Instead, 12” or 8” wide x 48” porcelain planks are laid directly over a parallel array of aluminum rails supported by Achatrak adjustable-height pedestals. The rail system significantly reduces the number of pedestals required compared with supporting the porcelain planks with pedestals alone.
Porcelain planks expertly mimic the subtle imperfections of wood. They are able to give a rustic feel with none of the high maintenance that traditional wood requires. Archatrak porcelain planks are able to replicate a wide range of different wood types, matching the style of any space with the ability to coordinate with many interior tile selections.
Benefits of Archatrak Porcelain Planks
No warping, splitting or cracking
No decay, no splinters, no tripping hazard.
No Ongoing Maintenance
No oiling or sealing every year to protect the wood
Stain Resistant
Virtually non porous. Resistant to grease and oil.
Fire Resistant
Totally non-combustible surface. Can’t burn or catch fire
Lightweight
Just 9lbs / sq.ft and ¾” thick, but supporting over 2,000 lbs
Scratch Resistant
No scratching or scuffing
On-Grade Landscaping
Natural wood cannot normally be laid directly on the ground as it will eventually decay. But there’s no such issue with porcelain planks. Wood-look planks can be used to create striking landscape designs, particularly when laid in grassed areas. Their color won’t change over time, nor fade all too rapidly to a silvery grey color, no matter how fully exposed to sunlight,
Porcelain planks can also be laid on well compacted sand or gravel beds or mortar set over concrete.
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Technical Specs
Archatrak 2cm porcelain planks are primarily available in wood look colors but some cement look colors are available in 16” width planks.
Archatrak porcelain planks are available in 8”, 12” and 16” widths and 48” long.
Weights:
8” x 48” 24 lb.
12” x 48” 36 lb
16” x 48” 49 lb.
The product info. pages accessed from our Browse All Colors page show the colors available in each size that we supply.
Specifications
Since Archatrak supplies porcelain planks produced in different factories by different manufacturers, technical specifications may vary slightly between different pavers or different colors. The chart available in the download link below shows technical characteristics typical of production across these manufacturing facilities.
Please contact an Archatrak representative if you wish to confirm specifications or technical information for a specific paver color or size.
Specifications
Installation Options
Installation guides detailing the most common installation methods for Archatrak 2cm pavers can be accessed by clicking on the following links.
Note that 16” x 48” planks can be laid either on a rail system or directly supported by adjustable height pedestals for rooftop decks.
Laid on a pedestal supported rail system
Laid over sand/gravel beds
Set in mortar
Laid among grass
Warranty
Archatrak warrants that T20 2cm porcelain pavers sold by Archatrak are manufactured in accordance with ISO 13006 and will meet or exceed the performance specifications outlined in these standards.
If it is established that any Archatrak porcelain 2cm porcelain paver has a manufacturing defect resulting from it not being manufactured in accordance with the said standards, we will replace the defective paver(s) free of charge with paver(s) of compatible color and shade as determined by us.
The complete warranty document can be downloaded from the link below.
Archatrak Warranty
Downloads
Archatrak T20 Porcelain Paver Brochure
Archatrak Wood Look T20 Brochure
Porcelain Pavers Technical Characteristics
3 Part Guidespecs-077616 Porcelain Roof Paver Systems
Installation Guide- Archatrak 2cm Porcelain Pavers
Archatrak Rail Support System – CAD Drawings
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Order Porcelain Paver Samples
Order free samples to evaluate porcelain paver finishes, textures, and colors in person before making your final selection.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Archatrak Porcelain Planks
Yes, Archatrak’s outdoor porcelain planks are designed to withstand a wide range of climatic conditions. Their low water absorption rate makes them ideal for cold climates with frost and freeze/thaw cycles, while their UV resistance prevents color fading in sunny environments. This versatility ensures that they maintain their structural integrity and appearance, whether in hot, cold, humid, or dry climates.
Porcelain deck planks are typically produced with a textured surface to improve slip resistance but nevertheless care should be taken when walking on planks in wet conditions.
Archatrak 2cm thick x 48” porcelain planks are not designed for vehicular traffic. We recommend 3cm or 5cm porcelain pavers for areas subject to vehicular traffic.
Due to the hard, dense nature of porcelain, porcelain deck planks can be quite brittle, so for pedestal supported decks in particular, care needs to be taken to avoid impact from heavy objects. Steel plates, FRP grating or fiberglass mesh should always be placed under pedestal supported porcelain deck planks where deck heights exceed approx. 4”.
