How to keep RUNNEN floor decking tiles in place (even in high winds)

I noticed when I researched laying RUNNEN Floor Decking tiles, people commented that the tiles lifted in high winds and IKEA don’t sell clips.

Before

My solution is simple and doesn’t cost much.

After

runnen floor decking tiles locked down in place

IKEA items used:

RUNNEN Tiles
RUNNEN Trim

Other materials and tools used:

Wire, screws and washers
Drill and small drill bit
Screwdriver

How to keep RUNNEN floor decking tiles in place

1. Drill hole on opposite sides of each tile, make holes slightly larger than the wire you use.

Thread the wire through the holes in the tiles.

2. Position the threaded Tiles to where you wish to lay them down, click the tiles together.

3. Drill a hole at the side of the concrete floor or timber base. Plug and drive in the screw and washer, screw in approximately 3/4 way down.

4. Wrap the wire around the screw under the washer and drive home the screw.

screwed down on pavement - runnen floor decking tiles

Do the same on the other side, this time pulling as much tension on the wire around the screw as possible before driving home the screw.

5. The same process works for the trim.

Cost?

Costs just a few dollars to do the hack.

How long did it take?

A couple of hours.

What do I like about this hack?

It works and keeps the tiles in place.

Hardest part of the hack?

Working out how to do the hack.

Special attention:

Drill the holes in the right place, making sure that the wire does not interfere with the ‘clicking’ process of the tiles.

~ by John

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