Merrick Moka

Stairs in a double storey link house are where grip matters most, and the rustic texture on Merrick Moka gives a deep grain relief underfoot. Golden honey is a chengal tone, warm without turning orange, and it holds its colour under artificial light at night. Five random faces is a low count. Mix planks from several boxes as you lay, or a stair run will show the pattern doubling back on itself. The 150 x 900 mm format also cuts neatly for landings and the strip of floor beside an air well. A box carries 8 pieces, covers 1.08 m2 and weighs 22 kg.

• Does Merrick Moka cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. Merrick Moka 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 Merrick Moka for a 5 x 6 m living and dining area?

  A 5 x 6 m room is 30 m². With 10 percent extra for cutting, that is 31 boxes, since each box of 8 planks (15 x 90 cm) covers 1.08 m² and weighs about 22 kg.

• Which rooms in a condo or landed house suit Merrick Moka?

  Merrick Moka works on floors and walls in master bedrooms, living rooms, cafes and feature walls. It is rated for interior use.

• What upkeep does Merrick Moka need?

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