Oaklore Cemento

A long plank in a concrete leaning grey reads closer to a poured floor than a shorter one does, with fewer joints breaking the surface, which suits a warehouse conversion or an apartment with exposed structure. The deep rustic texture grips underfoot in a kitchen and shows no glare from a wall of glazing. Grey takes white, black and steel without adjustment, and it hides the dust a pale floor would show. Six random faces covers a large open floor. Planks are 200 x 1400 mm in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 4 to a box, covering 1.12 m2 at 24 kg.

• How is Oaklore Cemento packed?

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

• How many cartons of Oaklore Cemento 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 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.