Ipe Out Nature

A covered walkway from the kitchen door to the back gate is the sort of run that ruins ordinary indoor tile within two monsoons. Ipe Out Nature is rated for outdoor use and belongs there. Its nutmeg colour is the warm brown of teak, held without the yearly oiling real teak would need in this climate. Matt texture gives the deepest grip of the three surfaces and stays dull in strong sun. Face count is low at 3 random faces, so mix planks from several boxes as you lay. A box contains 5 planks at 200 x 1200 mm, 1.20 m2 covered, 25 kg on the trolley.

• Will Ipe Out Nature swell in a humid climate?

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

  Yes. Ipe Out Nature 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 Nature?

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