Mocha Brown

Nine random faces is the number that matters here. Lay Mocha Brown across the open plan hall and dining area of a double storey link house and you can cover forty square metres before the eye catches a grain it has already seen. The nutmeg colour is a mid brown that holds up under warm downlights instead of going orange. Satin plain is a smooth face, level under the hand, and it wipes clean without trapping grime the way a textured face can. Each box gives 5 planks at 200 x 1200 mm, 1.20 m2 of coverage, 25 kg. Glazed ceramic will not cup or gap through the monsoon.

• Does Mocha Brown cope with Malaysian humidity?

  Yes. Mocha Brown 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 Mocha Brown 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 Mocha Brown?

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

• What upkeep does Mocha Brown need?

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