Oaklore Taupe

Solid timber in a bungalow living area cups and gaps through the monsoon months and is never safe from termites. Oaklore Taupe gives the same tuscan coffee, a deep brown close to stained merbau, in glazed ceramic that does neither. Its rustic texture carries a deep grain relief, so the floor grips underfoot and does not show every mark the way a smooth dark tile does. Six random faces means opening all boxes and mixing planks before laying. The 200 x 1400 mm plank puts fewer joints across the room than the 1200 mm size. Boxes hold 4 pieces, 1.12 m2, 24 kg.

• Is Oaklore Taupe suitable for a humid home?

  Yes. Oaklore Taupe 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 Taupe 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 20 boxes, since each box of 4 planks (20 x 140 cm) covers 1.12 m² and weighs about 24 kg.

• Which rooms in a condo or landed house suit Oaklore Taupe?

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

• How do I clean Oaklore Taupe?

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