D26-27557

Anyone planning to stay in the same house into their seventies should settle the floor first. A deep matt texture holds the foot better than a polished board or a smooth glaze, wet or dry, and a floor with grip of its own removes the reason to throw a loose rug down, which is one less thing to catch a toe on. D26-27557 is a mid grey, quiet enough that it does not fight grab rails, a walking frame or the rest of a practical fitout. Five random faces suits a villa unit sized floor. Planks are 200 x 1200 mm in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 5 per box, 1.20 m2 and 25 kg.

• What does a carton of D26-27557 cover?

  Each carton holds 5 planks of 20 x 120 cm and covers 1.20 m², at about 25 kg. D26-27557 is a timber look tile with a matte textured face.

• How many cartons of D26-27557 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 1.20 m² a carton that is 26 cartons.

• Can D26-27557 go in an alfresco area?

  No, D26-27557 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 D26-27557 be laid with?

  D26-27557 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.