D26-27566

In a granny flat, a studio or a one bedroom unit there is rarely a sensible place to change floors, so one tile has to work in the living area and the bathroom both. D26-27566 does that: the pale tone of clear finished timber keeps a small space from closing in, and the deep matt texture holds grip on a shower base, which a smooth pale tile could not. Running it unbroken through the whole footprint makes the space read larger than a change of material would. Planks are 200 x 1200 mm in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 5 to a box, 1.20 m2, 25 kg.

• How many square metres are in a carton of D26-27566?

  Each carton holds 5 planks of 20 x 120 cm and covers 1.20 m², at about 25 kg. D26-27566 is a timber look tile with a matte textured face.

• How many cartons of D26-27566 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 D26-27566 go in an alfresco area?

  No, D26-27566 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 D26-27566 be laid with?

  D26-27566 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.