Deck Planning Tools

Create your deck by using Trex deck planning tools.

Long before you break out the drill, plan your composite deck with these helpful online tools, ranging from simple comparisons and overviews to more detailed plans and shopping lists.

Color Selector

Cost Calculator

Deck Starter

Deck Designer

AR Visualizer

Color Selector

Compare our most popular shades of grey, brown and red. View real-life decks and order samples

Choose your Hue

Cost Calculator

Certain about your deck dimensions? This simple pricing tool allows you to jump between Trex decking collections to gauge material costs.

Crunch Some Numbers

Deck Starter

Design and price your ideal deck in three easy steps. You'll receive estimated costs, a materials list, your deck plan and a list of local retailers.

Estimate Your Build

Deck Designer

Give your deck plans true dimension with our virtual reality tool. Then, share your detailed blueprints with a Trex deck builder to bring your vision to life.

Start Designing

AR Visualizer

Explore deck styles and virtually "build" a deck in nearly any outdoor or indoor environment with this free AR tool.

Visualize Your Deck

Deck Planning Basics

Become Well-Versed

Design Considerations

Know the Necessities

Lighting Calculator

Determine Wattage

Frequently Asked Questions

Get Answers