How it connects
Molded polymer loops on one tile or edge strip align underneath or alongside adjacent tiles, receiving downward-facing cylindrical pins/pegs that snap or friction-fit securely into place by hand or foot pressure without tools.
Male and female halves
Female receptacle (loops/eyelets) mating with male pins/pegs/hooks on the opposing edge.
Usually connects to
- mating downward pegs/pins on modular deck tiles or edge reducer strips
Common sizes
- Integrated into 12x12 in (30x30 cm) or similar modular deck tiles; loop eyelets typically 4 to 8 mm inner diameter spaced at manufacturer-specific pitch (commonly 2 to 4 loops per 12-inch edge).
Where it is used
outdoor patio flooringbalcony modular deckinginterlocking deck tile edging and transition ramps
Variations
- loop and pin
- hook and loop
- loop and peg
- clip-together base grids
How to recognise it
Recognised as small plastic ring tabs (eyelets/loops) protruding horizontally along the perimeter base of a deck tile or edging strip, designed to receive male pins from above.
Often confused with
| Confused with | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| DeckWise modular deck tile connector discs | Separate loose round or square connector pucks/pedestals that screw into corners, rather than integral molded edge loops. |
| Garage floor puzzle tile interlocks | Garage flooring typically uses flat horizontal puzzle-piece tabs, ball-and-loop, or tab-and-slot interlocks rather than open bottom-loop eyelets with vertical pins. |
Also called
interlocking deck tile loopsdeck tile hook connectorfemale deck tile edge loops
Good to know
There is no industry-wide dimensional standard; loop spacing, diameter, and profile are proprietary to each manufacturer or tooling mold, making cross-brand tile mixing generally incompatible.
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