NR-142006

A white floor is a lighting decision before it is a timber one. It throws light back at the ceiling rather than soaking it up, which counts for more in a room with one window than in one with a wall of glass. NR-142006 is a whitewashed oak white with fine grain, and eight random faces is enough that a room never doubles a plank in view. It also sits under strong colour without arguing, so rugs and art stay the thing you notice. The satin plain face is smooth: quick to mop, no grip, and dust shows within a day. Planks are 200 x 1400 mm in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 4 per box, 1.12 m2 and 24 kg.

• How many square metres are in a carton of NR-142006?

  Each carton holds 4 planks of 20 x 140 cm and covers 1.12 m², at about 24 kg. NR-142006 is a timber look tile with a smooth satin face.

• How many cartons of NR-142006 for a 16 m² rumpus room?

  Add 10 percent to 16 m² for cuts and breakage, which gives 17.6 m². At 1.12 m² a carton that is 16 cartons.

• Can NR-142006 go in an alfresco area?

  No, NR-142006 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-142006 be laid with?

  NR-142006 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.