With the beautiful days comes the desire to enjoy its exterior pleasantly.

If you want to create or redo your terrace, know that the floor covering greatly contributes to the style and atmosphere of the place.

And, good news, even with a tight work budget, it is possible to create a pretty terrace full of character!

Wood, a timeless

Both trendy and not very expensive, wood is one of the most popular materials in the development of a terrace.

Authentic and warm, it brings this timeless and natural charm to any exterior and allows you to create several styles (bohemian, country, cozy or tropical, etc.).

Coming in several forms (clip tiles, slats, gratings, etc.), it can be laid using different methods.

Obviously, the cost varies depending on the type and species of wood.

Thus, the entry price can range from around €15 per m2 (for European woods such as acacia or pine) to almost €100 per m2 (for certain exotic woods).

Also, keep in mind that wood requires regular maintenance.

The composite alternative

Composed partly of wood fibers, the composite imitates the appearance of natural wood, without its disadvantages.

If it does not have all the charm of the original, it has the advantage of requiring much less maintenance and adapting to any type of terrace and look.

They are generally available from €25 per m2.

Tiles, for a wide choice

Both aesthetic and easy to maintain, tiling is very often used for the development of a terrace.

This classic material offers a very wide choice of design, colors, materials and prices.

You can find them around 10 € per m2, but again, the cost depends on the type of tile chosen.

Resistant and durable, this material is a rather wise economic investment in the long term.

Concrete for a cannon terrace

Widely used in construction, decorative concrete is a material that is easy and quick to lay, which creates a clean and neat effect.

Design, very smooth, resistant to shocks, bad weather and time, it is available in several colors and finishes (printed, deactivated, draining, smooth, etc.) and offers a very attractive price/quality ratio.

Synthetic turf gives the illusion

Ideal for small budgets who dream of creating a green space, this synthetic floor covering combines an affordable price and ease of installation.

Generally presented in the form of rolls (to be placed on a concrete slab), it intends to imitate the rendering of a beautiful lawn.

Beware, however, of entry-level products that can quickly deteriorate.

The gravel option

Arranging your terrace area with small gravel can also be an inexpensive solution.

Available in various colors (white, grey, pink or even yellow, etc.), gravel can be used to create patterns and delimited spaces.

Our "HABITAT" file

For the installation to last over time, plan to lay a geotextile felt underneath and add gravel from time to time to adjust the level.

For a pleasant and original terrace, it's up to you to put your imagination and creativity to work!

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Focus: Reconstituted stone

If natural stone is particularly chic and elegant on a terrace, it remains quite expensive.

However, there are reconstructed and therefore less expensive versions.

Made from crushed natural stones bound with cement, this material is less authentic but also more resistant.

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