Picture-frame border · all 20 popular sizes
Picture-frame border Deck Pattern
Standard parallel boards with a contrasting border that wraps the perimeter — frames the deck and hides board ends. Mid-budget upgrade with disproportionate visual impact.
1.08× labor vs straight11% waste16″ O.C. main + perimeter blocking 6-8″ inside the rim
Best for
Mid-budget builds wanting a premium look. Pairs with composite better than wood (wood movement opens the border miters by year 2-3).
Watch-outs
Border miters need precise 45° cuts. Most contractors charge an extra $4-7/lf for the border separately from main decking pricing.
Pick your picture-frame border deck size
10×8
80 sqftMid composite: $4,320-$6,912
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10×10
100 sqftMid composite: $5,400-$8,640
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12×10
120 sqftMid composite: $6,480-$10,368
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12×12
144 sqftMid composite: $7,776-$12,442
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14×12
168 sqftMid composite: $9,072-$14,515
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16×12
192 sqftMid composite: $10,368-$16,589
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16×14
224 sqftMid composite: $12,096-$19,354
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20×12
240 sqftMid composite: $12,960-$20,736
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16×16
256 sqftMid composite: $13,824-$22,118
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20×14
280 sqftMid composite: $15,120-$24,192
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24×12
288 sqftMid composite: $15,552-$24,883
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20×16
320 sqftMid composite: $17,280-$27,648
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20×18
360 sqftMid composite: $19,440-$31,104
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24×16
384 sqftMid composite: $20,736-$33,178
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20×20
400 sqftMid composite: $21,600-$34,560
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24×20
480 sqftMid composite: $25,920-$41,472
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24×24
576 sqftMid composite: $31,104-$49,766
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30×20
600 sqftMid composite: $32,400-$51,840
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30×24
720 sqftMid composite: $38,880-$62,208
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30×30
900 sqftMid composite: $48,600-$77,760
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See picture-frame border rendered in 3D
The Pattern Visualizer animation renders all 5 patterns live — toggle between them, rotate, compare with your spouse or contractor before committing.