London Rose

Cinnamon is warmer and more red than the browns most wood look tiles land on, and London Rose leans into it. Meranti doors and window frames in an older bungalow pick it up well. The surface is satin plain, meaning smooth, which mops fast but shows dust between cleans and adds no grip, so it belongs in a hall, dining room or bedroom rather than a wet area. Six random faces asks for boxes to be opened and mixed before the tiler lays anything, otherwise a repeat appears across a wide floor. Five planks of 200 x 1000 mm per box give 1.00 m2 at 20 kg.

• Will London Rose swell in a humid climate?

  No. London Rose 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 London Rose 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 33 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 London Rose?

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

• What upkeep does London Rose need?

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