Belmond Pearl

Limewashed oak is the reference for this one. Pearl is a white timber look tile with just enough grain left showing to avoid looking painted, which suits a coastal house or a small flat where the floor needs to give light back. Six random faces mean a whole living area can go down without an obvious repeat. The satin texture has a light tooth and does not glare under downlights. Each box carries five planks at 200 x 1000 mm, covering 1.00 m2 and weighing 20 kg. Glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, water absorption 6 to 8 percent, so specify it inside only.

• What does a carton of Belmond Pearl cover?

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

• How many cartons of Belmond Pearl 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 1.00 m² a carton that is 31 cartons.

• Can Belmond Pearl go in an alfresco area?

  No, Belmond Pearl 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 Belmond Pearl be laid with?

  Belmond Pearl 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.