NRC-107

Hardwood decking goes silver after a few summers of hard sun, and that weathered tone is exactly the grey printed here, not a cold concrete grey. It reads well in coastal houses and in open plan rooms with white joinery. The face is satin plain, smooth to the hand and quick to mop, though it shows dust more than a textured tile and adds nothing underfoot when wet. Five random faces is enough for a bedroom or a hallway. On a larger floor, open several cartons and mix them. Boxes hold 8 planks at 150 x 900 mm for 1.08 m2, 22 kg each, and the tile is rated indoor.

• What does a carton of NRC-107 cover?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. NRC-107 is a timber look tile with a smooth satin face.

• How many cartons of NRC-107 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 NRC-107 go in an alfresco area?

  No, NRC-107 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 NRC-107 be laid with?

  NRC-107 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.