NRC-108

West facing halls take hard afternoon light for most of the year, and a grey floor calms a room that already feels bright. NRC-108 reads as weathered chengal that has silvered rather than as painted grey, so dark timber furniture still sits well on it. The satin plain face is smooth and easy on a mop, but it holds no grip, which rules out the wet kitchen and the step down to a car porch. With five random faces, mix planks from a few boxes as you go. Format is 150 x 900 mm, 8 planks a box, 1.08 m2 covered, 22 kg per box.

• Does NRC-108 cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. NRC-108 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 NRC-108 for a 3 x 3 m bedroom?

  A 3 x 3 m room is 9 m². With 10 percent extra for cutting, that is 10 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 NRC-108?

  NRC-108 works on floors and walls in bedrooms, living areas, hallways and home offices. It is rated for interior use.

• How do I clean NRC-108?

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