NRC-201

Tuscan coffee is a dark brown close to merbau, the timber used on decking here, and it anchors a living hall that has pale walls. Eleven random faces is a high count, so a large open floor runs without the eye finding a repeat. Dark floors normally show every speck, but the matt texture works against that, holding dust down in the surface and refusing glare from a west window. The same texture gives grip near a doorway. Real merbau bleeds tannin and moves with the weather. Glazed ceramic stays put. Planks are 150 x 900 mm, 8 pieces per box, 1.08 m2 covered and 22 kg.

• Is NRC-201 suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. NRC-201 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-201 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 NRC-201?

  NRC-201 works on floors and walls in master bedrooms, living rooms, cafes and feature walls. It is rated for interior use.

• What upkeep does NRC-201 need?

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