{"product_id":"kraken-light-polished-24-x-48","title":"Kraken Light Polished 24 x 48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_109ef821df739206\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKraken Light Polished 24\" x 48\" Porcelain Tile\u003c\/b\u003e by Spanish manufacturer \u003cb\u003eEcoceramic\u003c\/b\u003e is a premium large-format porcelain slab designed to deliver airiness and luminous stone movement across expansive architectural surfaces. Serving as the bright, light-toned counterpart to the darker Kraken collection, \u003ci\u003eKraken Light\u003c\/i\u003e features a refined blend of creamy alabaster, soft bone, and gentle ivory undertones accented by fluid, multi-tonal striations under a high-gloss polished (\u003ci\u003ePulido\u003c\/i\u003e) glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 24 inches by 48 inches (60 cm x 120 cm), this large rectangular format drastically reduces visible grout lines, creating a near-seamless, reflective marble slab field. Constructed from high-density Spanish vitrified porcelain, it delivers the elegance of rare white marble with superior resistance to stains, scratches, and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard \/ Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoceramic (Spain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Spanish Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraken Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight-Toned Marble-Look Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24\" x 48\" (60 cm x 120 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectified Large-Format Slab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 9.5 mm to 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard High-Strength Structural Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Gloss Polished (\u003ci\u003ePulido\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirror-Reflective Vitrified Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Rectified \/ Square Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows Ultra-Narrow Grout Joints (1\/16\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Vitrified Porcelain Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpervious High-Density Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e≤ 0.5% (Impervious)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 10545-3 \/ ANSI A137.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical \u0026amp; Stain Resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistant to Household Chemicals \u0026amp; Stains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 10545-13 \/ ISO 10545-14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Living Floors, Feature Walls, Shower Surrounds, Fireplace Facades, Commercial Lobbies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Wet \u0026amp; Dry Areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior Living Floors \u0026amp; Entryways:\u003c\/b\u003e Brightens grand foyers, open-concept living zones, and primary corridors by bouncing natural light deep into interior rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuxury Primary Bathrooms \u0026amp; Showers:\u003c\/b\u003e Floor-to-ceiling shower surrounds, tub decks, vanity accent walls, and main bathroom floor fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitectural Feature Walls \u0026amp; Fireplaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Creates a light, expansive fireplace surround or boutique commercial reception backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: LARGE-FORMAT PORCELAIN MORTAR PROTOCOL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinset Mortar Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Installing 24\" x 48\" tiles requires a high-flexibility, polymer-modified Large \u0026amp; Heavy Tile (LFT) mortar designed to support heavy slabs without slumping or lippage. Use an \u003cb\u003eANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15\u003c\/b\u003e thinset (such as MAPEI® Ultraflex LFT or LATICRETE® Multimax Lite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMortar Color Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Because this tile features a light, bright body, using a \u003cb\u003epure white thinset mortar\u003c\/b\u003e is strongly recommended to prevent dark mortar shadowing along tile edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack-Butter Technique Required:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply thinset to the substrate with a directional notch trowel (comb lines parallel) AND back-butter the entire back of each 24x48 tile to ensure 95%+ mortar coverage and eliminate air voids beneath large tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLippage Control Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Always use mechanical tile leveling clips\/spacers during installation to ensure perfectly flat transitions between adjacent 24\" x 48\" slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRectified Joints:\u003c\/b\u003e Rectified edges allow for tight \u003cb\u003e1\/16\" to 1\/8\" grout lines\u003c\/b\u003e. Match grout color closely to the light background shade to maximize the continuous slab look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate Flatness:\u003c\/b\u003e Substrates must be exceptionally flat—no more than 1\/8\" variation in 10 feet (3 mm in 3 m) per TCNA guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoutine Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH cleaner formulated for polished porcelain or natural stone floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStain \u0026amp; Moisture Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e The vitrified porcelain body is non-porous (\u0026lt; 0.5% absorption), making it highly resistant to wine, coffee, oils, household staining, and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero Sealing Required:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike natural white marble slabs that require annual sealing and delicate upkeep, glazed polished porcelain never requires topical sealers or impregnators over its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAesthetic Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e High-End Mediterranean Villas, Light Onyx Stone, Organic Minimalist Luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e The luminous light palette combined with a high-gloss polished finish visually opens smaller or dim rooms, reflecting ambient light while providing a clean, spa-like aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplementary Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Brushed brass\/gold fixtures, light natural white oak millwork, matte black contrast hardware, and white or grey quartz counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the design difference between Kraken Polished and Kraken Light Polished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the standard \u003ci\u003eKraken Polished\u003c\/i\u003e features a dramatic, dark ocean-stone background with high-contrast veining, \u003cb\u003eKraken Light Polished\u003c\/b\u003e offers a bright, creamy ivory\/alabaster base with soft, subtle veining designed to create an airy, luminous space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Kraken Light Polished 24x48 be installed on shower walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! The 24\" x 48\" format is an outstanding choice for shower walls. Extending floor-to-ceiling with minimal grout lines creates a luxurious, hygienic, easy-to-clean wet room finish that resists soap scum and water spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes light-colored polished porcelain require sealing before grouting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vitrified polished porcelain from Ecoceramic is non-porous and does not absorb grout pigments. Simply clean away grout haze promptly during installation using standard tile sponges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hey Tiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997492482295,"sku":"P5059","price":147.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_4418.jpg?v=1785888048","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/kraken-light-polished-24-x-48","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}