Add character and form to your space with a composite decking picture frame design.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Composite decking picture frames are becoming a must have for outdoor flooring spaces. The effect offers form, structure and an eye-catching addition to your space. With NeoTimber\u2019s wide range of colour options<\/a>, reversible designs<\/a> and versatile selection of products<\/a>, you can achieve a number of different decking picture framing designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Intro-Pic.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>This article is designed to provide users with decking inspiration<\/a> on the ways to incorporate this bordering technique into their own deck area and offer the hints and tips that we think are essential when incorporating this design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip #1 – Choose The Width Of Your Frame<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Deciding on the width of your decking picture-frame is a vital first step. This will need to be considered before you get started with the installation<\/a> as you will need to design your decking subframe<\/a> to accommodate the picture frame border.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip1.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Generally, we see installations incorporating 1 or 2 board frames but the sky really is the limit! Often, customers will want to use a decking picture frame to ensure they avoid a number of visible cuts along their deck, and again, this requires a level of pre-installation design consideration<\/a> before getting started with your install.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip #2 – Opt For Either A Contrast In Finish Or Keep Things Consistent<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>All NeoTimber\u00ae composite deck boards<\/a> are fully reversible<\/a> and this gives you ultimate freedom to choose how you wish to lay the boards<\/a>. Customers can choose between an authentic woodgrain finish<\/a> or a grooved-channel finish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"decking](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip2.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>While the design of the boards lends itself to providing a defined contrast by opting for both a woodgrain finish and grooved finish in your design, we still often see customers keep things consistent… the choice is yours!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip #3 – A Mitred Or Non-Mitred Design?<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are generally two ways of cutting your picture frame deck boards \u2013 either mitre your edges or leave them non-mitred. Both result in two very distinct finishes and the choice is very much a personal one…<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip3-2.jpg\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip3-1.jpg\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The modern, sleek design of a mitre or a traditional, block design of a non-mitre… both have been done to great effect with our products<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip #4 – Incorporate Contrasting Colours Into Your Decking Picture Frame<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>NeoTimber\u2019s wide range of products give you the perfect opportunity to mix and match composite decking colours<\/a> perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"decking](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip4.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>The striking contrast of our charcoal<\/a> and antique<\/a> or the complimentary tones of our chocolate<\/a> and teak<\/a> are just a couple of popular combinations we see customers incorporating into their composite decking picture frame designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip #5 – Incorporate A Picture Frame With Alternative Laying Patterns<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Alternative laying patterns, such as diagonal runs or herringbone designs are complimented perfectly with a neat and tidy framing which comes in the form of a picture-frame design.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip5.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Leaving the boards frameless (without a picture frame border) can often look incomplete and hap-hazard and incorporating one can simply provide that added touch that completes the deck design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Tip 6 – Use The NeoTimber\u00ae Edge Board For The Exposed Edge Of Your Picture Frame Design<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>While most composite decking picture frame designs are accomplished using our range of deck boards<\/a>, we often recommend incorporating our edge boards<\/a> on the exposed edges of your project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Tip6.jpg\" "\\"composite")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>The smooth outer edge of this product offers a much more complete finishing option for picture frame designs and removes the need to add any additional trim options such as an l-shaped corner trim or skirting trim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>One Step Closer?<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The above guide should hopefully provide you with bundles of decking inspiration<\/a> as to how to incorporate your picture frame design into your next project. Now you have the know-how, why not order a sample of our products<\/a> to get a little more insight into the wide range of composite decking products<\/a> we offer?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"decking](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/04\/composite-decking-picture-frame-Outro.jpg\" "\\"composite")
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Composite decking picture frames are becoming a must have for outdoor flooring spaces. The effect offers form, structure and an eye-catching addition to your space. With NeoTimber\u2019s wide range of colour options<\/a>, reversible designs<\/a> and versatile selection of products<\/a>, you can achieve a number of different decking picture framing designs.<\/p>\n<\/div> This article is designed to provide users with decking inspiration<\/a> on the ways to incorporate this bordering technique into their own deck area and offer the hints and tips that we think are essential when incorporating this design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Deciding on the width of your decking picture-frame is a vital first step. This will need to be considered before you get started with the installation<\/a> as you will need to design your decking subframe<\/a> to accommodate the picture frame border.<\/p>\n<\/div> Generally, we see installations incorporating 1 or 2 board frames but the sky really is the limit! Often, customers will want to use a decking picture frame to ensure they avoid a number of visible cuts along their deck, and again, this requires a level of pre-installation design consideration<\/a> before getting started with your install.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> All NeoTimber\u00ae composite deck boards<\/a> are fully reversible<\/a> and this gives you ultimate freedom to choose how you wish to lay the boards<\/a>. Customers can choose between an authentic woodgrain finish<\/a> or a grooved-channel finish.<\/p>\n<\/div> While the design of the boards lends itself to providing a defined contrast by opting for both a woodgrain finish and grooved finish in your design, we still often see customers keep things consistent… the choice is yours!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> There are generally two ways of cutting your picture frame deck boards \u2013 either mitre your edges or leave them non-mitred. Both result in two very distinct finishes and the choice is very much a personal one…<\/p>\n<\/div> The modern, sleek design of a mitre or a traditional, block design of a non-mitre… both have been done to great effect with our products<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> NeoTimber\u2019s wide range of products give you the perfect opportunity to mix and match composite decking colours<\/a> perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/div> The striking contrast of our charcoal<\/a> and antique<\/a> or the complimentary tones of our chocolate<\/a> and teak<\/a> are just a couple of popular combinations we see customers incorporating into their composite decking picture frame designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Alternative laying patterns, such as diagonal runs or herringbone designs are complimented perfectly with a neat and tidy framing which comes in the form of a picture-frame design.<\/p>\n<\/div> Leaving the boards frameless (without a picture frame border) can often look incomplete and hap-hazard and incorporating one can simply provide that added touch that completes the deck design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> While most composite decking picture frame designs are accomplished using our range of deck boards<\/a>, we often recommend incorporating our edge boards<\/a> on the exposed edges of your project.<\/p>\n<\/div> The smooth outer edge of this product offers a much more complete finishing option for picture frame designs and removes the need to add any additional trim options such as an l-shaped corner trim or skirting trim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The above guide should hopefully provide you with bundles of decking inspiration<\/a> as to how to incorporate your picture frame design into your next project. Now you have the know-how, why not order a sample of our products<\/a> to get a little more insight into the wide range of composite decking products<\/a> we offer?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>Tip #1 – Choose The Width Of Your Frame<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>Tip #2 – Opt For Either A Contrast In Finish Or Keep Things Consistent<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>Tip #3 – A Mitred Or Non-Mitred Design?<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Tip #4 – Incorporate Contrasting Colours Into Your Decking Picture Frame<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>Tip #5 – Incorporate A Picture Frame With Alternative Laying Patterns<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>Tip 6 – Use The NeoTimber\u00ae Edge Board For The Exposed Edge Of Your Picture Frame Design<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>One Step Closer?<\/h2><\/span>
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