Install Inner Picture-Frame Border
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What happens here
Once the outer perimeter is securely in place, a second layer of composite decking, often in a contrasting darker tone, is installed immediately inside the first border. This creates a visually appealing 'picture frame' effect around the main deck area. These inner border boards require careful measurement and precise cutting, particularly at the corners where mitered joints are common for a seamless appearance. The worker proceeds systematically, completing sections of the inner frame.
Goal: Create a contrasting picture-frame border around the deck.
Tools and materials
- Composite Decking Boards — Creating the contrasting inner picture-frame border
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving fasteners for the inner border boards
- Deck Screws / Hidden Fasteners — Securing the inner border boards
- Miter Saw — Making accurate angle cuts for seamless corner joints
- Spacer Tools/Shims — Ensuring consistent gaps between all deck boards
- Tape Measure — Precise measurement for cutting inner border boards