Cicilia Verde Base/Decor

Warm chestnut sits close to brushbox, the reddish brown found in a lot of older Australian flooring, and Cicilia Verde Base/Decor holds that tone without the cost of a hardwood board. It suits an open plan living area where you want warmth but not a dark floor. The satin texture is lightly grained, easy on bare feet and simple to clean. Four random faces is a small set, so cartons should be opened together and the planks mixed before anything is laid. Each plank is 150 x 900 mm, the material is glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, and a box of 8 covers 1.08 m2 and weighs 22 kg.

• What does a carton of Cicilia Verde Base/Decor cover?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. Cicilia Verde Base/Decor is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of Cicilia Verde Base/Decor for a 28 m² open plan kitchen and dining area?

  Add 10 percent to 28 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 30.8 m². At 1.08 m² a carton that is 29 cartons.

• Can Cicilia Verde Base/Decor go in an alfresco area?

  No, Cicilia Verde Base/Decor 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 Cicilia Verde Base/Decor be laid with?

  Cicilia Verde Base/Decor 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.