Belmond Mercury

The grey here reads like weathered hardwood that has silvered off in the sun, not like concrete. That makes it easier to live with than a flat grey, because the plank still shows its grain. The satin texture is lightly textured, close to sanded board underfoot, and it wipes clean without a scrub. Six random faces cover an open plan living area before the pattern starts to read. Planks run 200 x 1000 mm, five to a box, giving 1.00 m2 and weighing 20 kg. The body is glazed ceramic, 9 to 9.5 mm thick, with water absorption of 6 to 8 percent, so keep it indoors.

• How is Belmond Mercury packed?

  Each carton holds 5 planks of 20 x 100 cm and covers 1.00 m², at about 20 kg. Belmond Mercury is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of Belmond Mercury for a 20 m² living area?

  Add 10 percent to 20 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 22.0 m². At 1.00 m² a carton that is 22 cartons.

• Can Belmond Mercury go in an alfresco area?

  No, Belmond Mercury is rated for interior use. For a covered alfresco or verandah, choose one of Metro's designs rated for outdoor use.

• Does Belmond Mercury suit hydronic underfloor heating?

  Yes. As a glazed ceramic plank it will not gap or cup as the slab warms, and unlike engineered timber it has no 27°C surface limit.