Ipe Out Black

Rated for outdoor use, Ipe Out Black suits a car porch, a covered walkway or a patio that takes driven rain through the monsoon. The matt texture surface is the deepest of the three finishes, with real grip when wet and no glare in the afternoon. Dark grey is a strong colour outdoors, and it does absorb heat, so a fully exposed balcony will feel hot to bare feet by mid afternoon. Under a roof it stays comfortable. Three random faces is low, so mix boxes as you lay. Planks measure 150 x 900 mm, 8 to a box, 1.08 m2 covered, 22 kg.

• Does Ipe Out Black cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. Ipe Out Black is glazed ceramic with 6 to 8 percent water absorption, so humid months do not make it swell, cup or warp the way timber and laminate can.

• How many boxes of Ipe Out Black for a 3 x 4 m bedroom?

  A 3 x 4 m room is 12 m². With 10 percent extra for cutting, that is 13 boxes, since each box of 8 planks (15 x 90 cm) covers 1.08 m² and weighs about 22 kg.

• Can Ipe Out Black go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. Ipe Out Black is rated for outdoor use, so covered balconies, porches and walkways can have a wood deck look without the upkeep of real timber.

• What upkeep does Ipe Out Black need?

  Sweep, then mop with a mild floor cleaner. The glazed satin textured face needs no oiling, sanding or polish.