NR-142004

Satin texture matters most to a household coming off carpet. It is lightly textured rather than smooth, so it reads as sanded board underfoot instead of glass, and that takes some of the sting out of pulling up carpet across a whole living level. NR-142004 is nutmeg, a mid brown in the spotted gum range that stays warm under lamps at night. Eleven random faces is high for the size, so a level laid in one go will not sit a plank beside its own copy. Grout lines are then the only new thing to clean. Planks are 200 x 1400 mm in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 4 to a box, 1.12 m2 and 24 kg.

• How is NR-142004 packed?

  Each carton holds 4 planks of 20 x 140 cm and covers 1.12 m², at about 24 kg. NR-142004 is a timber look tile with a satin textured face.

• How many cartons of NR-142004 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 1.12 m² a carton that is 28 cartons.

• Can NR-142004 go in an alfresco area?

  No, NR-142004 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 NR-142004 be laid with?

  NR-142004 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.