Merrick Silver

The drawback comes first. Three random faces is the lowest count in this size, so open at least three boxes and lay from all of them at once, otherwise the eye will pick the repeat in the first week. Past that, white on the deep rustic texture is a useful combination. It reads as whitewashed oak, brightens a room with one small window, and the texture keeps grip and cuts glare where a plain white floor would shine back at you. Each box has 8 planks measuring 150 x 900 mm, covering 1.08 m2 and weighing 22 kg. Indoor rating.

• What does a carton of Merrick Silver cover?

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

• How many cartons of Merrick Silver 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 Merrick Silver go in an alfresco area?

  No, Merrick Silver 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 Merrick Silver be laid with?

  Merrick Silver 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.