NRC-412

Satin texture is the lightly textured face in this range. It mops in one pass and takes no effort to keep clean, which is why it ends up in bedrooms and formal living rooms. It hides dust better than a smooth face and gives a little more grip underfoot, though a laundry or an ensuite is better served by Matt Texture. Cinnamon keeps it warm rather than flat. Seven random faces cover a decent floor without a visible repeat. Glazed ceramic planks of 150 x 900 mm, 9 to 9.5 mm thick, come 8 to a box for 1.08 m2 at 22 kg. Indoor rated.

• How many square metres are in a carton of NRC-412?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. NRC-412 is a timber look tile with a lightly textured satin face.

• How many cartons of NRC-412 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-412 go in an alfresco area?

  No, NRC-412 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-412 be laid with?

  NRC-412 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.