Oaklore Bianco

White timber look flooring reads as limewashed oak, and Oaklore Bianco is the option in this size for a coastal house or a dark apartment that needs lifting. The rustic texture matters more on a pale floor than a dark one, since white with a glossy face throws glare straight back at you from a window. Matt kills that and adds grip underfoot. Six random faces is enough for a bedroom or living room, less so for a whole floor plate without careful mixing. Boxes hold five planks of 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2 and 20 kg. Pale floors show hair and dark grit sooner than mid browns do.

• How is Oaklore Bianco packed?

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

• How many cartons of Oaklore Bianco for a 16 m² rumpus room?

  Add 10 percent to 16 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 17.6 m². At 1.00 m² a carton that is 18 cartons.

• Can Oaklore Bianco go in an alfresco area?

  No, Oaklore Bianco 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 Oaklore Bianco be laid with?

  Oaklore Bianco 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.