DM-15905

Renovators fitting out a granny flat or a rental usually want a floor that is quick to clean and hard to damage. DM-15905 is satin plain, so a mop takes it in one pass with nothing for grit to sit in, and the trade off is that dust and marks show sooner than on a textured plank. The colour is a pale natural clear stain, close to untreated Tasmanian oak, and seven random faces give enough variation for a whole unit without sorting cartons. Planks run 150 x 900 mm in glazed ceramic, 8 pieces to a box, 1.08 m2 covered, 22 kg per carton.

• How many square metres are in a carton of DM-15905?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. DM-15905 is a timber look tile with a smooth satin face.

• How many cartons of DM-15905 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 DM-15905 go in an alfresco area?

  No, DM-15905 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 DM-15905 be laid with?

  DM-15905 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.