Arela

Arela carries the pale tone of clear finished timber on a matte textured face, three random faces per design. Planks are 8 x 48 inches in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, a carton of 5 covering 12.91 sq ft at 25 kg. It is rated for outdoor use, and the matte texture is the deepest of the surfaces offered, which is what gives it grip on a wet patio or a poolside. A pale floor also stays cooler in direct sun than a dark one. With three faces on a long plank, blend cartons before setting so pairs do not land side by side.

• How is Arela sold?

  Arela comes in 8 x 48 inch planks, 5 to a box. One box covers 12.91 sq ft and weighs about 55 lb.

• How many boxes of Arela 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 15 boxes at 12.91 sq ft each.

• Can Arela be used outdoors?

  Yes. Arela 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 Arela 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.