Oaklore Nero

Choosing a dark floor is a trade off worth making with eyes open. Oaklore Nero is a dark grey that anchors white walls and pale furniture in a condominium unit, and the rustic texture works in its favour, since a deep surface scatters light instead of bouncing ceiling downlights back into your eyes. Dust still reads on any dark floor, matt included, so it belongs in a hall or a bedroom rather than beside a wet kitchen door. Six random faces cover a normal room without a repeat catching the eye. A box gives 5 planks at 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2 of coverage, 20 kg to lift.

• Will Oaklore Nero swell in a humid climate?

  No. Oaklore Nero 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 Oaklore Nero 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 Oaklore Nero?

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

• What upkeep does Oaklore Nero need?

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