Picture-frame deck · all 20 popular sizes
Picture-frame Deck Cost by Size
A picture-frame deck wraps the perimeter in a contrasting decking border — creating a 'framed' visual that hides board ends and reads as a premium upgrade.
1.06× labor vs rectangular11% waste factor
Best for
Mid-budget builds that want a premium look without the cost of multi-level or curved shapes. Pairs especially well with composite (two-tone systems).
Watch-outs
Border miters need precise 45° cuts — wood movement opens these joints by year 2-3 if not pinned. Composite handles the miters better than PT or cedar.
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10×8
80 sqftMid composite: $4,240-$6,784
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10×10
100 sqftMid composite: $5,300-$8,480
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12×10
120 sqftMid composite: $6,360-$10,176
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12×12
144 sqftMid composite: $7,632-$12,211
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14×12
168 sqftMid composite: $8,904-$14,246
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16×12
192 sqftMid composite: $10,176-$16,282
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16×14
224 sqftMid composite: $11,872-$18,995
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20×12
240 sqftMid composite: $12,720-$20,352
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16×16
256 sqftMid composite: $13,568-$21,709
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20×14
280 sqftMid composite: $14,840-$23,744
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24×12
288 sqftMid composite: $15,264-$24,422
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20×16
320 sqftMid composite: $16,960-$27,136
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20×18
360 sqftMid composite: $19,080-$30,528
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24×16
384 sqftMid composite: $20,352-$32,563
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20×20
400 sqftMid composite: $21,200-$33,920
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24×20
480 sqftMid composite: $25,440-$40,704
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24×24
576 sqftMid composite: $30,528-$48,845
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30×20
600 sqftMid composite: $31,800-$50,880
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30×24
720 sqftMid composite: $38,160-$61,056
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30×30
900 sqftMid composite: $47,700-$76,320
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