D9-1508

Jarrah floors are still common in older Australian houses, and D9-1508 is the closest match in this range. The merlot red brown holds its colour under hard summer sun, which a real jarrah board will not do near a west facing window. Satin texture gives it a light grain, enough to feel like sanded timber without catching dirt. With nine random faces, a hallway running the length of a house will not show a repeating plank, so you can lay straight from the pallet. Each plank measures 150 x 900 mm in glazed ceramic, and a box of 8 covers 1.08 m2 and weighs 22 kg.

• How is D9-1508 packed?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. D9-1508 is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of D9-1508 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 D9-1508 go in an alfresco area?

  No, D9-1508 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 D9-1508 be laid with?

  D9-1508 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.