Belmond Obsidian

Apartments with plenty of glass take a dark grey floor well, because there is light to spare and the contrast against white walls does the work. Obsidian is that dark grey. Be honest with yourself about cleaning first. A dark floor shows lint, dust and dry footprints faster than a mid brown one, though the satin texture, lightly textured rather than smooth, hides more than a polished face would. Six random faces keep the grain from repeating across a room. Boxes hold five 200 x 1000 mm planks, 1.00 m2, 20 kg. Glazed ceramic, 9 to 9.5 mm, absorption 6 to 8 percent, indoor use.

• How is Belmond Obsidian packed?

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

• How many cartons of Belmond Obsidian for a 12 m² bedroom?

  Add 10 percent to 12 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 13.2 m². At 1.00 m² a carton that is 14 cartons.

• Can Belmond Obsidian go in an alfresco area?

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

• Does Belmond Obsidian 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.