5017

Blackbutt and Tasmanian oak sit in this same golden honey range, which is why 5017 reads as a pale Australian hardwood rather than an imported oak. The surface is satin plain, so it is smooth underfoot and mops in one pass, though it will show dust and footprints sooner than a textured floor. Five random faces give reasonable variation in a hallway or a bedroom, but across a large open plan slab you will start to notice the repeat, so mix cartons as you lay. Each plank is 150 x 900 mm of glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, and a box holds 8 pieces covering 1.08 m2 at 22 kg.

• How many square metres are in a carton of 5017?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. 5017 is a timber look tile with a smooth satin face.

• How many cartons of 5017 for a 16 m² rumpus room?

  Add 10 percent to 16 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 17.6 m². At 1.08 m² a carton that is 17 cartons.

• Can 5017 go in an alfresco area?

  No, 5017 is rated for interior use. For a covered alfresco or verandah, choose one of Metro's designs rated for outdoor use.

• What grout joint should 5017 be laid with?

  5017 is a curve-edge plank rather than a rectified one, so lay it with a 3 to 5 mm joint. That spacing takes up the small natural variation along the plank and reads like the gap between real boards.