Belmond Obsidian

The choice with a dark floor is always the same one. It looks settled against white walls and pale furniture, and it shows fine dust sooner than a mid brown does. Belmond Obsidian is dark grey with a satin texture surface, and that light texture helps, because it breaks up reflected light instead of throwing it straight back. Six random faces keep a long hall from looking printed. Planks are 200 x 1000 mm, 5 to a box, 1.00 m2 of coverage and 20 kg to carry. In a terrace house hall where the fan runs all day, plan on sweeping more often than you would with a lighter colour.

• Is Belmond Obsidian suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. Belmond Obsidian 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 Belmond Obsidian 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 5 planks (20 x 100 cm) covers 1.00 m² and weighs about 20 kg.

• Which rooms in a condo or landed house suit Belmond Obsidian?

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

• How do I clean Belmond Obsidian?

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