Oaklore Cemento

Laundries, ensuites and second bathrooms are where a deep matt surface genuinely matters, because it holds grip while the floor is wet. Oaklore Cemento is grey, closer to weathered hardwood than to concrete despite the name, and it lets you run one floor from the hallway through the wet areas with no change of material. Six random faces is enough that a long hallway will not look repeated. Water absorption sits at 6 to 8 percent, so keep it indoors. The plank is 200 x 1200 mm in glazed ceramic, 9 to 9.5 mm thick, and a box of 5 covers 1.20 m2 at 25 kg.

• How many square metres are in a carton of Oaklore Cemento?

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

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

  No, Oaklore Cemento 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 Cemento be laid with?

  Oaklore Cemento 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.