East Teak

Of the outdoor rated planks, East Teak is the one to put down in a car porch. A porch takes tyre grit, engine drips and rain driven in off the road, and the matt texture holds grip when it is wet in a way a smooth tile cannot. The nutmeg colour is a warm teak brown that ties the porch to whatever timber tone runs inside the house. Six random faces cover a two car porch without an obvious repeat. Boxes hold five 200 x 1200 mm planks, 1.20 m2 of coverage, 25 kg. Use it on covered porches, balconies, patios and covered walkways, and lay it to a fall so water runs off.

• Does East Teak cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. East Teak 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 East Teak 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 19 boxes, since each box of 5 planks (20 x 120 cm) covers 1.20 m² and weighs about 25 kg.

• Can East Teak go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. East Teak is rated for outdoor use, so covered balconies, porches and walkways can have a wood deck look without the upkeep of real timber.

• How do I clean East Teak?

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