Dri-Dek Blog

How 284 Flexible Legs Per Square Foot Work

August 04, 2026 • anti-fatigue • drainage • floor tile design • how it works • interlocking tiles • self-draining flooring

Each Dri-Dek tile uses 284 flexible legs per square foot to lift, drain, and cushion. Here is how that understructure works and why it matters.

Barefoot-Safe Surfaces for Pool Areas: What to Look For

July 30, 2026 • barefoot flooring • outdoor flooring • pool deck • pool deck tiles • pool safety • self-draining

Pool decks need surfaces that drain fast, grip wet bare feet, resist mold, and hold up under pool chemicals. Here is what each property means in practice.

Pressure Sores and Calluses in Kenneled Dogs: What the Floor Has to Do With It

July 21, 2026 • callus prevention • dog kennel • kennel flooring • pet flooring • pressure sores dogs • self-draining floor

Hard, damp kennel floors cause pressure sores and calluses. Here is what the floor is doing wrong and how a cushioned, self-draining surface addresses both problems.

Anchor-Locker Drainage: Keeping Rode and Chain Dry

July 14, 2026 • anchor locker drainage • boat compartment • boat storage • chain locker liner • marine flooring • rode maintenance

Anchor lockers take on water by design. A drain-through liner keeps rode and chain elevated and dry, so gear is ready the next time you drop the hook.

Shower-Floor Hygiene: Designing Out Mildew and Odor

July 07, 2026 • drainage flooring • locker room flooring • mildew prevention • self-draining tile • shower floor • wet area flooring

Shower mildew grows wherever standing water persists on a surface. Here is why it keeps coming back, and how a drain-through floor changes the equation.