Ipe Out Grey

A car porch takes the worst of the weather in Malaysia, driven rain off the road, engine drip and hard afternoon sun. Ipe Out Grey is rated for outdoor use, so it can go there. The grey reads like balau decking that has silvered off after a few monsoons. Matt texture is the deepest surface in the range, which means grip underfoot when the floor is wet and no glare at midday. The design has only 3 random faces, so open four or five boxes and shuffle the planks before laying, or the repeat will show. Each box holds 5 planks of 200 x 1200 mm, 1.20 m2 of floor, 25 kg.

• Will Ipe Out Grey swell in a humid climate?

  No. Ipe Out Grey 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 Grey 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 Grey go on a balcony or porch?

  Yes. Ipe Out Grey 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 Grey?

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