T5-465405

Dark brown outdoors comes with one caveat. Tuscan coffee absorbs heat, so put it under a roof, on a covered patio or a verandah, and not on an open terrace that takes the full afternoon sun. In shade it is the closest thing in the size to an ironbark deck, with none of the annual oiling. The satin texture is lightly textured and holds enough grip for a shaded entertaining area. Five random faces cover a normal patio, and mixing cartons helps on anything longer. Each box has five planks at 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2 and 20 kg, glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, rated outdoor.

• What does a carton of T5-465405 cover?

  Each carton holds 5 planks of 20 x 100 cm and covers 1.00 m², at about 20 kg. T5-465405 is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of T5-465405 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 T5-465405 go in an alfresco area?

  Yes. T5-465405 is rated for outdoor use, so a covered alfresco, verandah or balcony can have a timber deck look that never needs oiling or re-staining.

• What grout joint should T5-465405 be laid with?

  T5-465405 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.