T5-465405

Merbau is the timber most Malaysians picture on a deck, dark red brown and heavy, and T5-465405 sits in that range with a tuscan coffee tone. It is rated for outdoor use, which brings a patio, a pool deck surround or the strip of a bungalow garden beside the house within reach, with none of the yearly oiling real decking asks for. The satin texture is lightly textured, so it keeps some footing when wet, and it hides the dust a garden throws at it. Five random faces, so mix boxes as you go. Each box holds 5 pieces at 200 x 1000 mm, 1.00 m2, 20 kg.

• Does T5-465405 cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. T5-465405 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 T5-465405 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.

• Can T5-465405 go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. T5-465405 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 T5-465405 need?

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