Oaklore Cemento

Landlords fitting out a service apartment want a floor no tenant will complain about and no tenant can ruin. Oaklore Cemento is grey, closer to poured concrete than to timber in tone, so scuffs and furniture marks do not stand out between tenancies. Rustic texture carries a deep grain relief and gives more grip underfoot near a shower door. Six random faces is enough that a one bedroom unit lays out with no visible pattern. Boxes hold 5 planks at 200 x 1200 mm, 1.20 m2 of coverage, 25 kg each. Water absorption is 6 to 8 percent, so keep this one indoors and use an outdoor rated design on the balcony.

• Will Oaklore Cemento swell in a humid climate?

  No. Oaklore Cemento 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 Oaklore Cemento 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 Oaklore Cemento?

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

• What upkeep does Oaklore Cemento need?

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