Flagstaff 5

Balau that has silvered off outdoors is the closest reference for Flagstaff 5, a grey with brown still in the grain rather than a flat cement look. Sixteen random faces carries a long open floor, so a renovated link house can run the hall, dining and corridor in one go. The satin texture is lightly textured, close to a sanded board, and cleans without fuss. Grey reads cooler against white walls and pairs with the black window frames going into most new launch units. Five planks per box at 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2 of coverage, 20 kg to carry up a staircase.

• Does Flagstaff 5 cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. Flagstaff 5 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 Flagstaff 5 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 22 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 Flagstaff 5?

  Flagstaff 5 works on floors and walls in family halls, bedrooms, shoplots and offices. It is rated for interior use.

• How do I clean Flagstaff 5?

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