Ipe Out Nature

Ipe Out Nature takes the warm nutmeg of ipe decking and the coarse matte texture that goes with it, built here for interior floors. The surface has real tooth, so it suits baths, kitchens and entries where a floor gets wet. Three random faces per design, 6 x 36 inch planks in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, 8 to a carton for 11.62 sq ft and 22 kg. Textured brown wood look tile reads more like timber than a flat print does, and it forgives scratches that a polished face would show. It sits well with white walls, linen and plants.

• How is Ipe Out Nature sold?

  Ipe Out Nature 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 Nature do I need for a 14 x 16 ft great room?

  A 14 x 16 ft room is 224 sq ft. With 10 percent added for cuts and breakage that is 246 sq ft, or 22 boxes at 11.62 sq ft each.

• Can Ipe Out Nature be used outdoors?

  Yes. Ipe Out Nature 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 Nature 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.