Eco Ceramic Helsinki Haya 8" x 48" Matte Porcelain Tile

Product Overview

Eco Ceramic Helsinki Haya 8" x 48" Matte Porcelain Tile captures the characteristic grain, knots, and warmth of traditional oak in a durable Spanish porcelain plank. The Haya colorway combines blonde wood tones, pale honey, warm beige, and softly defined brown grain, creating a bright natural-wood appearance suited to Scandinavian, Japandi, contemporary, and transitional interiors.

Its elongated 8" x 48" format creates the visual rhythm of wide-plank flooring with fewer end joints than shorter wood-look tiles. Rectified edges support a clean, precisely aligned installation, while digital inkjet technology provides realistic variation across the wood graphics.

Technical Specifications

Tile thickness and wet-area slip ratings are not published on the current product specification. Confirm these values before using the tile in applications requiring a particular thickness or slip-resistance rating.

Recommended Applications

• Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan residential floors

• Kitchens, dining areas, and appropriate mudrooms

• Bathroom floors where project-specific slip requirements are satisfied

• Bathroom and shower walls over an approved waterproofing system

• Retail, office, hospitality, and other suitable medium-commercial interiors

• Light-institutional interior floors consistent with the PEI 4 rating

• Feature walls and vertically installed wood-look accents

This standard matte version should primarily be specified for interior applications. Do not use it in swimming pools, submerged installations, exterior freeze-thaw environments, or shower floors without written approval and suitable slip-performance data.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

IMPORTANT: LONG-PLANK INSTALLATION

The 48-inch plank length requires a flat, properly prepared substrate. Check both the substrate and the tiles before installation to minimize lippage between adjoining pieces.

• Open multiple cartons and dry-lay the material before installation.

• Blend the 33 available graphics and subtle tonal differences throughout the surface.

• Confirm that all cartons share compatible production-lot and caliber information.

• Install with an ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 polymer-modified large-and-heavy-tile mortar approved for porcelain.

• Directionally trowel the mortar and back-butter the tiles when necessary.

• Obtain at least 80% mortar coverage in dry interiors and 95% coverage in wet applications, with complete support beneath edges and corners.

• Limit running-bond offsets to approximately 33% unless tile flatness has been evaluated and the installer approves another layout.

• Rectified edges allow controlled grout joints but do not permit grout-free installation. Follow the manufacturer, grout producer, and installer’s joint-width requirements.

• A tile-leveling system may help align adjoining edges, but it does not correct an uneven substrate.

• Install shower walls over a complete waterproofing system. Porcelain and grout do not replace waterproofing.

• Provide perimeter and field movement joints following TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Wet-cut the porcelain or use approved dust-control equipment. Cutting and grinding can produce respirable crystalline-silica dust.

• Order approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, graphic blending, breakage, and future repairs.

Care and Maintenance

• Sweep, vacuum, or dust-mop regularly to remove loose abrasive particles.

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH porcelain-tile cleaner.

• Avoid waxes, oily soaps, and products that leave a slippery residue.

• Do not use steel wool or aggressive abrasive pads.

• Wipe spills promptly and rinse away remaining detergent.

• Porcelain normally does not require sealing.

• Cement-based grout may require sealing according to the grout manufacturer’s instructions.

Shade Variation

Helsinki Haya carries a V2 shade-variation rating, indicating slight differences in color and graphics among pieces. The 20 x 120 cm format is produced with 33 graphic patterns, helping reduce obvious repetition across larger installations.

Inspect the material before installation and distribute lighter, darker, and more heavily grained planks throughout the room. Differences within the manufacturer’s approved range are intentional and contribute to the natural wood appearance.

Design Profile

• Style: Scandinavian, Japandi, modern farmhouse, organic contemporary, and warm minimalism

• Color Character: Blonde wood, pale honey, light beige, and softly defined brown grain

• Visual Effect: Long plank proportions help visually lengthen rooms and reduce end joints

• Layout Options: Straight lay, random plank layout, and running bond with a maximum recommended 33% offset

• Complementary Materials: Cream limestone, warm white quartz, concrete, plaster, rattan, and natural linen

• Complementary Metals: Matte black, brushed nickel, champagne bronze, and aged brass

• Suggested Grout Colors: Light beige, warm ivory, pale taupe, or a shade matched closely to the tile field

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helsinki Haya genuine wood?

No. It is Spanish porcelain manufactured with digital inkjet technology to reproduce the grain and knots associated with natural wood.

Is the tile rectified?

Yes. Rectified edges support precise alignment and controlled grout joints. The tile must still be installed with grout.

How much variation should be expected?

Helsinki Haya has a V2 rating, indicating slight variation. The format includes 33 graphics to provide a more natural-looking installation.

Can Helsinki Haya be installed on floors?

Yes. Its PEI 4 rating supports residential floors and appropriate medium-commercial and light-institutional interiors.

Can it be used in a shower?

It may be installed on shower walls over an approved waterproofing system. Shower-floor use should not be specified without suitable wet-area slip data.

Does this porcelain tile require sealing?

The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. Cementitious grout may benefit from a penetrating grout sealer.

How many tiles are packaged in one carton?

The manufacturer lists seven 20 x 120 cm planks per carton, covering approximately 18.08 square feet.