Oaklore Grigio

Blackbutt and Tasmanian oak are the closest match for this pale natural clear stain, a light honey tone that keeps a narrow hallway from feeling closed in. Six random faces give enough variation that the eye stops looking for the repeat. The deep rustic texture gives more grip underfoot and shows far less dust than a smooth finish, which matters in an entry that takes shoes and beach sand. Each box holds five planks at 200 x 1000 mm, covers 1.00 m2 and weighs 20 kg. Glazed ceramic, 9 to 9.5 mm thick, and rated for indoor use only.

• How is Oaklore Grigio packed?

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

• How many cartons of Oaklore Grigio 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 Oaklore Grigio go in an alfresco area?

  No, Oaklore Grigio 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 Grigio be laid with?

  Oaklore Grigio 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.