Which SPC Colour for Your Alira Unit? FS5116, FS5101, FB702 and E511/513 Compared
Four SPC colours, four real Alira units. Here is how they compare, and how to choose for a compact condo.
Short version: choose FS5116 for the brightest, calmest look in a compact unit, FS5101 for a warm natural oak that suits wood built-ins, FB702 for a herringbone statement in an open living area, and E511/513 for a dark stone-look feature room with good daylight. Check each against your daylight, your household and your walls before you decide.
The four colours at a glance
| Code | Look | Tone | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS5116 | Straight oak planks | Very pale greige | Compact rooms wanting a bright, calm look | Shows dirt and marks; reads greyer in shade |
| FS5101 | Straight oak planks, clear grain | Light-to-mid warm natural oak | Living areas with wood built-ins | How the floor meets built-in carpentry |
| FB702 | Herringbone pattern | Warm honey oak | Open living and dining, classic interiors | Costs more per sqft; needs a flat base and careful cutting |
| E511/513 | Large stone-look tiles | Dark charcoal | A feature room with good daylight | Shows dust; can feel heavy in small rooms |
All four are SPC and were photographed in Alira @ Metropark Subang (Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya), which has units from 695 to 1,048 sq ft. The photos show the look, not the specification, so ask for the thickness, wear layer and size of any code in writing.
How to choose in three steps
- Start with daylight and room size. Compact or shaded rooms usually suit the lighter FS5116 or FS5101. A dark floor such as E511/513 needs good daylight.
- Think about daily life. Pale floors show dirt, very dark floors show dust and hair, and a warm mid-tone is the most forgiving. If you have pets, see our pet-friendly flooring guide.
- Match the rest of the room. Look at the sample against your walls, cabinets and furniture, in your own light, at different times of day.
Which colour for which situation
- A small first home or a rental you want to look bright: FS5116 or FS5101.
- A family home with built-in wood joinery: FS5101.
- A living and dining area with a classic scheme: FB702, if the budget allows for the pattern.
- A study, media room or bedroom with a modern, industrial look: E511/513.
Next steps
Compare the colours with our 2026 floor colour guide, check your budget in the Alira budget guide, and read the Alira SPC guide before you order.
Where Summit World fits
Summit World Resources Flooring, our editors' top-recommended contractor, has 15 years of experience, over 2 million sqft installed and 700+ five-star Google reviews, with a showroom at F1.11, Summit USJ, Subang USJ 1, in the same city as Alira. Send your floor plan on WhatsApp for a free quote, and ask to see the codes you like as samples.
Frequently asked questions
Which SPC colour is best for a small condo?
Light colours such as FS5116 or FS5101 are usually the safest, because they reflect daylight and make compact rooms feel larger. Always view a large sample in your own room, because light changes how a colour reads.
Which of these colours hides dirt best?
A warm mid-tone oak is the most forgiving. Of these four, FS5101 sits closest to that. Very pale floors such as FS5116 show dirt and marks more readily, and very dark floors such as E511/513 show dust and hair.
Is FB702 herringbone worth the extra cost?
It can be in an open living or dining area with a classic scheme, where the pattern is seen as a whole. It usually costs more per sqft than straight planks and needs more cutting and a flat base, so ask your installer to itemise the difference.
Are these colours all SPC?
Yes, all four were installed as SPC in Alira units. The photos show the look, not the specification, so ask for each code's thickness, wear layer, size and warranty in writing.
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