{"product_id":"kraken-light-polished-48-x-48","title":"Kraken Light Polished 48 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_d580c69fb6a95a6f\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKraken Light Polished 48\" x 48\" Porcelain Tile\u003c\/b\u003e by Spanish manufacturer \u003cb\u003eEcoceramic\u003c\/b\u003e is an extra-large-format square porcelain slab engineered to deliver grand scale, luminous light reflection, and near-seamless marble elegance. Serving as the light-toned flagship of the Kraken collection, \u003ci\u003eKraken Light\u003c\/i\u003e features a refined base of creamy alabaster, pale bone, and warm ivory infused with fluid, multi-tonal striations beneath a mirror-reflective high-gloss polished (\u003ci\u003ePulido\u003c\/i\u003e) glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 48 inches by 48 inches (120 cm x 120 cm), this monumental square format drastically reduces grout line frequency across expansive open floor plans and high-ceiling architectural walls. Built from high-density Spanish vitrified porcelain, it provides the opulence of rare white marble slabs with the stain, water, and scratch resistance of high-fired technical ceramic.\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\u003eLarge-Format Square Porcelain Slab\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\u003e48\" x 48\" (120 cm x 120 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectified Square 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 10.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural High-Density Porcelain\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 Grand Floors, Accent Walls, Grand Lobbies, Bathroom Features, Fireplace Surrounds\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\u003eGrand Residential Living \u0026amp; Entryways:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for open-concept floor plans, double-height foyers, and luxury living spaces where expansive square slabs bounce light deep into interior rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuxury Primary Suites \u0026amp; Spa Bathrooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Floor-to-ceiling shower walls, tub surrounds, primary bath floors, and vanity feature walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFireplace Facades \u0026amp; Commercial Spaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Creates a bright, monolithic fireplace surround or high-end boutique reception back wall.\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: EXTRA-LARGE FORMAT MORTAR \u0026amp; HANDLING PROTOCOL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Suction Cups:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\" x 48\" porcelain slabs weigh approximately 50+ lbs per tile and require two-person handling or mechanical suction-cup carrying frames to prevent flexing and accidental cracking during setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinset Mortar \u0026amp; Color Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Install using a high-flexibility, polymer-modified Large \u0026amp; Heavy Tile (LFT) mortar specified for extra-large format slabs (\u003cb\u003eANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15\u003c\/b\u003e like MAPEI® Ultraflex LFT or LATICRETE® Multimax Lite). Always use \u003cb\u003epure white thinset\u003c\/b\u003e to avoid 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 48x48 tile to guarantee 95%+ mortar coverage and prevent air voids beneath the slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLippage Leveling Clips:\u003c\/b\u003e Mechanical tile leveling systems\/clips are mandatory to ensure flat, lippage-free transitions between adjacent 48\" x 48\" slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate Flatness:\u003c\/b\u003e Substrate tolerance must be exceptionally strict—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\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 ultra-narrow \u003cb\u003e1\/16\" to 1\/8\" grout lines\u003c\/b\u003e. Selecting a grout shade that closely matches the creamy alabaster background creates an unbroken stone slab floor effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement Joints:\u003c\/b\u003e Install perimeter and field movement joints per TCNA EJ171 specifications to accommodate building movement and thermal expansion.\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\u003eNon-Porous Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The vitrified porcelain body has near-zero water absorption (\u0026lt; 0.5%), making it immune to deep staining from wine, coffee, oils, and household spills.\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 chemical maintenance, glazed porcelain requires no 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 perfectly symmetrical 48\" x 48\" square proportion balances room geometry, while the bright palette and high-gloss glaze amplify spatial perception in both small and grand areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplementary Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Brushed gold\/champagne bronze hardware, light natural white oak millwork, matte black contrast fixtures, and crisp white 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 advantage of a 48x48 square slab over a 24x48 rectangular tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48x48 format covers twice the surface area per piece compared to 24x48, eliminating half of the grout lines across a room. Its large square geometry creates a cleaner, more balanced, and expansive slab aesthetic preferred in modern architectural designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan 48x48 Kraken Light Polished tiles be installed on shower walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Installing 48x48 slabs on shower walls minimizes grout joints, resulting in a sleek, hygienic, hotel-style wet room that resists soap scum buildup and is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo 48x48 tiles require special tools to cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Due to their size and high-density vitrified porcelain construction, 48x48 tiles require professional large-format rail cutters or a bridge wet saw with a diamond porcelain blade to ensure clean, precise cuts without edge chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hey Tiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50997524693239,"sku":"P5061","price":340.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_4427.jpg?v=1785888294","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/kraken-light-polished-48-x-48","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}