Oaklore Nero

Oaklore Nero in this size has a matte textured face rather than the smooth satin of the 6 x 36 inch version, and with black that matters: a matte black floor shows far less dust than a smooth one. Six random faces per design, 8 x 40 inch planks in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, a carton of 5 covering 10.76 sq ft at 20 kg. The texture also gives grip for a bathroom or hallway. Black floors draw a hard edge against white walls and make light oak and brass read brighter. For a living room with a fireplace, a bar, or the wall behind a vanity, it is a deliberate choice. Also in 6 x 36, 8 x 48 and 8 x 56 inch.

• What comes in a box of Oaklore Nero?

  Oaklore Nero comes in 8 x 40 inch planks, 5 to a box. One box covers 10.76 sq ft and weighs about 44 lb.

• How many boxes of Oaklore Nero 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 23 boxes at 10.76 sq ft each.

• Can Oaklore Nero go over radiant floor heating?

  Yes. It is a glazed ceramic plank 9 to 9.5 mm thick, so it does not gap, cup or split as the floor warms, and it has no 80°F (27°C) surface limit the way engineered wood does.

• Is Oaklore Nero 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.