Ipe Out Black

Anyone wanting a near black floor outside has few honest options, because most dark tiles go slippery once wet. Ipe Out Black is dark grey in a matt texture, the deepest surface here, so it keeps grip on a covered walkway or a car porch right through the monsoon. Dark grey hides tyre marks and leaf stains better than a mid brown. Three random faces is low, so mix planks from several boxes as you lay, and use it on defined areas, an entrance path, a porch or a small patio. Each box holds five 200 x 1200 mm planks, 1.20 m2, 25 kg. Balconies and pool decks are within its rating.

• Does Ipe Out Black cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. Ipe Out Black 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 Ipe Out Black for a 3 x 3 m bedroom?

  A 3 x 3 m room is 9 m². With 10 percent extra for cutting, that is 9 boxes, since each box of 5 planks (20 x 120 cm) covers 1.20 m² and weighs about 25 kg.

• Can Ipe Out Black go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. Ipe Out Black 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 Ipe Out Black?

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