NRC-305

Dark floors have a trade off worth stating plainly: they show dust and hair sooner than a mid brown does, and a condominium unit with fans running collects both. Tuscan coffee is close to merbau, the deep red brown used on local decking, and it anchors a hall with pale walls. Five random faces are enough that the grain does not read as patterned, though opening three or four boxes and mixing the planks before laying is still sensible. The satin texture is lightly textured, which helps with dust more than a smooth face would. A box gives 8 planks of 150 x 900 mm, 1.08 m2 of coverage and 22 kg.

• Is NRC-305 suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. NRC-305 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-305 for a 4 x 5 m living room?

  A 4 x 5 m room is 20 m². With 10 percent extra for cutting, that is 21 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-305?

  NRC-305 works on floors and walls in family halls, bedrooms, shoplots and offices. It is rated for interior use.

• How do I clean NRC-305?

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