Notaio

Dark brown floors are a commitment, and Notaio is a proper dark one. Its tuscan coffee colour runs close to merbau, the red brown timber used here for decking and staircase treads. That weight works in a shophouse fitted out as an office or a small cafe, where the walls are white and the ceiling is two storeys up. Satin texture is a light texture, quick to sweep and mop, though any dark floor shows dust sooner than a pale one and you should plan on cleaning more often. With only 4 random faces, open several boxes and mix. A box holds 5 planks of 200 x 1200 mm, 1.20 m2, 25 kg.

• Is Notaio suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. Notaio 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 Notaio 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.

• Which rooms in a condo or landed house suit Notaio?

  Notaio works on floors and walls in family halls, bedrooms, shoplots and offices. It is rated for interior use.

• How do I clean Notaio?

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