How To Install StayLock Edge Borders

Greatmats StayLock tiles are a highly popular product because they’re so versatile. These tiles can be used for patios, rooftop floors, outdoor playgrounds, pool and spa areas, and more. They’re an easy DIY project and are highly durable, and they’re available in various surface options for various purposes.

Since StayLock tiles connect together with hook-and-loop edges, they’re easy to install but don’t have clean, finished edges. You can create those edges with StayLock borders.

Reasons to Use StayLock Border Edge Pieces

StayLock border edge pieces serve several important purposes. The pieces help create a ramp for a smooth transition onto and off the tiled surface. Creating this transition edge can help prevent tripping, making for a safer space.

The edge pieces are also aesthetically pleasing. They put a finishing touch on your floor, creating clean edges that look complete.

How to Choose the Right StayLock Tiles for Your Project

Several different types of StayLock tiles are available, and each tile type is ideal for slightly different uses. To help you get started, we’ve included each tile type and its corresponding edge piece below:

StayLock Tile Bump Top Black

The StayLock Tile Bump Top Black is a waterproof PVC plastic tile that is highly durable but offers cushioning for athletic workouts. It features a bubble top pattern that forces you to shift your weight and adds cushioning. It’s also available in a colored version.

StayLock Tile Perforated

The StayLock Tile Perforated is suitable for an outdoor deck and patio tile. It’s also fall-height rated to 20 inches for safety. The tile is safe for pool surround areas and features perforations to quickly drain water away from the surface. It’s also available in colored tiles.

StayLock Orange Peel

The StayLock Tile Orange Peel features a texture that resembles that of an orange peel to help maximize traction. It features a 20-inch ASTM fall height rating and is waterproof. It’s a popular choice for home gyms, basements, and aerobic floors. The tile is also available in gray.

StayLock Border Edge and Corner

The StayLock Border Edge pieces are available only in black, and they work with any of the tiles above. They’re crafted from a durable PVC and easily interlock with the tiles. The edge pieces are available in male and female designs. The male border pieces connect with the female edges of the tiles, while the female border pieces connect with the male tile edges.

You can also order StayLock Corner pieces that connect the spaces where two border edges meet at the corner.

How to Install StayLock Edge Borders

To install StayLock edge borders and your tile floor, you will need a measuring tape, straight edge, rubber mallet, and utility knife.

1. Begin by installing the StayLock tiles. Start in the top corner of the space and work your way across, row by row.


2. As you install the tiles, make sure that the loops face outwards, and keep all of the tiles in the same direction.


3. Use a rubber mallet or your hands to click the hooks and loops into place. The male tiles fit into the loops of the female tiles.


4. Once all of the tiles are in place, you can add your border strips. The male border strips have nubs, while the female border strips have loops coming off the edge.


5. If your exposed tile edge is a female edge, you will need to choose a male border strip. If the edge is a male edge, you will need a female border strip.


6. Start in a corner and work your way around, installing the border strips. You can use a rubber mallet or your hands to connect the border strips to the tiles.


7. Install corner pieces in the corner gaps left after you’ve installed the edge pieces. These snap together onto the edge pieces.

You can install edge pieces around all of the edges of your flooring, or you can cut tiles to fit up against a wall edge. If you want to cut the tiles to fit, you can do so with a sharp utility knife.

1. Measure the distance remaining between your last tile and your wall or edge, like the edge of a patio.


2. Mark the distance on the tile that you need to cut using a marker.


3. Use a straight edge to guide your cuts, and make a series of shallow scores with a sharp utility knife.


4. Continue making shallow scores until you’ve cut through the tile.


5. Install these cut tiles last to complete your flooring.

Contact Greatmats With Any Questions

If you have questions about your floor tile installation process or which types of edge pieces you need to order, contact the Greatmats customer service team. We’re happy to help you place your order, choose the right tiles for your project, and prepare for a successful installation.