Ipe Out Black

Ipe Out Black is about as dark as this format goes, a deep gray black with a matte, heavily textured face taken from aged ipe decking. Three random faces covers a bath or an entry; on a larger floor, blend cartons before setting. Planks are 6 x 36 inches, glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 8 per carton for 11.62 sq ft and 22 kg. Black wood look tile draws a hard line against white walls and swallows dark grout lines. In a living room with a fireplace, behind a bar, or on the wall behind a vanity, it is a deliberate choice rather than a background.

• How many square feet does a box of Ipe Out Black cover?

  Ipe Out Black comes in 6 x 36 inch planks, 8 to a box. One box covers 11.62 sq ft and weighs about 49 lb.

• How many boxes of Ipe Out Black do I need for a 12 x 14 ft living room?

  A 12 x 14 ft room is 168 sq ft. With 10 percent added for cuts and breakage that is 185 sq ft, or 16 boxes at 11.62 sq ft each.

• Can Ipe Out Black be used outdoors?

  Yes. Ipe Out Black is rated for outdoor use, so it can go on a covered porch, deck, balcony or walkway and give the look of wood decking with no sanding or oiling.

• Is Ipe Out Black a good choice for a bathroom floor?

  Yes. Its smooth satin face is the easiest of Metro's finishes to wipe down, the one to pick for bedrooms, living rooms and dry hallways.