NRC-502

Car porches take driven rain through the monsoon and full sun the rest of the year, which is where the outdoor rating on NRC-502 matters. The merlot red brown sits close to oiled merbau, the timber most Malaysians know from decking. Its satin texture face is lightly textured, so it grips underfoot and stays easy to sweep. Be aware there is only one random face in this design, so every plank prints the same. Stagger the joints by a third and the repeat reads as a laid floor rather than a grid. Each box holds 8 planks of 150 x 900 mm, covers 1.08 m2 and weighs 22 kg.

• Will NRC-502 swell in a humid climate?

  No. NRC-502 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-502 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 NRC-502 go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. NRC-502 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 NRC-502 need?

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