Landscaping refurbishments often need to balance tight budgets with even tighter deadlines. Using Wallbarn plastic pedestals allows installers to overlay existing surfaces instead of starting from scratch. This approach saves time, reduces disruption and creates a premium, long-lasting finish when paired with porcelain tiles, the most popular choice for modern outdoor upgrades.

Overlay, not demolish

Overlaying old paving or concrete avoids demolition and cart away costs while reducing noise, dust and downtime on site. The suspended system conceals pipework, drainage and electrical runs below the surface, keeping everything accessible for future maintenance. It also helps achieve a level, seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas that specifiers increasingly request.

Why use pedestals for landscaping overlays

Using a pedestal system eliminates the need for traditional bonded paving. There is no grouting, cement or adhesive involved, which means faster installation and a cleaner finish. The paving or decking simply rests on the pedestals, creating open joints that allow free drainage and prevent water pooling on the surface.

Because there is no rigid bond, tiles can be lifted and replaced at any point, giving instant access to the void below for maintenance of drains, pipework or services. This serviceable space beneath the surface keeps everything hidden from view while remaining easy to reach, an advantage that traditional bonded systems cannot offer.

Pedestals also improve thermal and acoustic performance by creating an air gap between the surface and the substrate. This allows rainwater to flow freely, protects the waterproofing membrane from direct contact and extends its lifespan.

Finally, the system delivers a perfectly level finish even when the substrate is uneven or sloped, ensuring a stable, safe and professional result that stays true over time. See pedestals being used on real world project.

Low thresholds or full flexibility

For projects with tight height constraints, MiniPads offer millimetre precision and impressive load capacity within a 10 to 40 mm range. They are ideal when the existing surface is sound and only minor adjustments are required.

When height variation or heavier loads are part of the brief, Mega Balance provides the flexibility needed. Covering 25 mm to 1,025 mm, each unit supports over three tonnes and includes a self-levelling head to correct slopes up to five percent. Installers can also adjust heights after installation using The Key, saving time and avoiding the need to lift tiles.

For complex layouts

Where projects include irregular drainage, plinths or service runs, Wallbarn aluminium Box Rail and I-Plus Rail systems create a stable substructure that ties everything together. The result is a secure, level and easily serviceable deck or paved area suitable for terraces, balconies, podiums and roof spaces across residential and mixed-use developments.

Built for long-term performance

Wallbarn pedestals are manufactured for durability, with tested resistance to temperature and weather cycles and a 15-year limited warranty. They provide a reliable foundation for porcelain finishes that are clean, strong and designed to last.

Send us your plan and our Technical Team will recommend the best combination of pedestals, rails and finishes for your landscaping project. Enquire Now