Ipe Out Black

Ipe Out Black takes its name from ipe, the dense South American decking timber, and reproduces its darkest weathered tone on a matte textured face. Three random faces per design, 8 x 48 inch planks in glazed ceramic at 9 to 9.5 mm, a carton of 5 covering 12.91 sq ft at 25 kg. This is one of the tiles rated for outdoor use, so a covered patio or a poolside walkway can carry the same floor as the room it opens off. Real ipe decking needs oiling every year or it silvers. Charcoal hides shoe marks and pool water alike.

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

  Ipe Out Black 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 Ipe Out Black do I need for a 10 x 12 ft bedroom?

  A 10 x 12 ft room is 120 sq ft. With 10 percent added for cuts and breakage that is 132 sq ft, or 11 boxes at 12.91 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.

• What grout joint does Ipe Out Black need?

  Ipe Out Black is a curve-edge plank, not rectified, so plan on a joint of 3 to 5 mm, about 1/8 to 3/16 inch. The wider joint gives each board its own line, the way real planks sit.