Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor

Solid hardwood in a dark brown costs several times this per square metre, and it still needs recoating every few years. Sequoia Maroon holds its tuscan coffee dark brown as it is. The satin texture is lightly textured, closer to a sanded board than a polished one, and it takes daily traffic in a hallway or a study without marking up. Five random faces is modest, so mix cartons as you go. The decor tile matching the base plank lets a border or a threshold be picked out. One box gives eight 150 x 900 mm planks, 1.08 m2 and 22 kg. Rated indoor.

• How many square metres are in a carton of Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor?

  Each carton holds 8 planks of 15 x 90 cm and covers 1.08 m², at about 22 kg. Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor 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 Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor go in an alfresco area?

  No, Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor 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 Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor be laid with?

  Sequoia Maroon Base/Decor 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.