Castagno

Satin plain is the surface to pick when cleaning time is the priority. Castagno is smooth, so a service apartment or a rental unit gets mopped end to end quickly, with the caveat that dust sits visible on it and it offers no extra grip. The golden honey colour is close to chengal, the deep golden brown seen on older Malaysian joinery. Five random faces gives moderate variety, enough for a living area if you open a few boxes together. At 9 to 9.5 mm thick glazed ceramic, it will not swell or gap the way solid timber does here. Five planks of 200 x 1200 mm per box, 1.20 m2, 25 kg.

• Is Castagno suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. Castagno 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 Castagno 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 28 boxes, since each box of 5 planks (20 x 120 cm) covers 1.20 m² and weighs about 25 kg.

• Which rooms in a condo or landed house suit Castagno?

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

• What upkeep does Castagno need?

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