SPC Flooring E511/513: A Dark Charcoal Stone-Look Floor in an Alira Unit (Real Photos)
E511/513 is a dark, moody stone-look SPC, very different from a wood look. Here is how it looks in a real Alira unit.
Short version: E511/513 is a dark charcoal, stone-look (concrete-style) SPC laid in large rectangular tiles. In this Alira unit it sits with textured grey walls and black skirting for a deliberately moody room. Dark floors show dust and footprints and can make small rooms feel heavier, so they suit rooms with good daylight.
Where these photos come from
These photos are from Alira @ Metropark Subang (Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya), a freehold serviced residence by Avaland Bhd with units from 695 to 1,048 sq ft. For how to choose and install SPC in units like these, see our Alira SPC guide and Alira checklist.
What E511/513 looks like
This is not a wood look. E511/513 is a dark charcoal stone look, similar to concrete or slate, in large rectangular tiles with a matte surface and a mottled, cloudy pattern. The photos show subtle shade variation between tiles, which is normal for a stone look and gives the floor depth. The unit pairs it with black skirting, black switches and textured grey walls, so the whole room reads as one dark, tonal space. The folder for this unit is labelled E511/513, so confirm which code or codes you are ordering.
Dust and the first clean
The first photo was taken just after installation, and the dark floor is covered in construction dust. That is a fair preview of daily life with a very dark floor: dust, lint and footprints show readily, so it suits households that are happy to clean regularly. Ask your installer for a final clean when the job is done, and see our 2026 floor colour guide for how dark, light and mid-tone floors compare.
Where a dark floor works
- Rooms with good daylight. The unit's large windows keep a dark floor from feeling heavy. In a shaded room, a dark floor can make a compact space feel smaller.
- Feature rooms. A study, a bedroom or a media room is a good place for a bold floor, with a lighter floor in the main living area.
- Industrial or loft-style interiors with textured walls, black fittings and simple furniture.
Practical points
- Black skirting looks crisp but shows scuffs and dust. Match it to the floor if you want a seamless edge.
- Transitions matter. The doorway photo shows the dark floor meeting a paler floor. Ask your installer how the join will be finished.
- Most SPC locks together without grout, but ask your installer how this product is fixed and how the joints will look.
- Pets and hair. Very dark floors show hair and dust. See our pet-friendly flooring guide.
Before you order E511/513
These photos show the look, not the specification. Before you order E511/513, ask for its thickness, wear layer, plank or tile size, core material and warranty in writing, and compare quotations (see our Alira budget guide).
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 E511/513 as a sample.
Frequently asked questions
What does SPC colour E511/513 look like?
In the Alira photos, E511/513 is a dark charcoal stone look, like concrete or slate, in large rectangular tiles with a matte, mottled surface. It is shown with black skirting and textured grey walls.
Does a dark floor make a small room look smaller?
It can. A very dark floor absorbs light and can make a compact room feel heavier, especially one with little daylight. It works best in rooms with large windows, or as a feature floor in one room.
Do dark floors like E511/513 show dust?
Yes. Very dark floors show dust, lint, hair and footprints more readily than mid-tone floors, so they need regular cleaning. The first photo shows construction dust on the floor just after installation.
Is E511/513 a wood look?
No. It is a stone look, similar to concrete or slate, so it suits modern, industrial or minimal interiors. For wood looks, see FS5116, FS5101 and FB702 in our Alira colour comparison.
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