Hickory

Hickory pairs eleven random faces with a smooth satin plain surface, which is an unusual combination and a useful one. There is enough variation to run through a kitchen, laundry and back hallway without a visible repeat, while the satin plain face means a mop goes over it in a single pass with nothing catching in the grain. The trade is grip and dust. It is smooth, so it shows marks faster and gives no texture underfoot on a wet floor. Warm chestnut keeps the tone close to brushbox. Boxes contain five planks of 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2 of coverage, 20 kg.

• How many square metres are in a carton of Hickory?

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

• How many cartons of Hickory 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 Hickory go in an alfresco area?

  No, Hickory 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 Hickory be laid with?

  Hickory 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.