APE Koen Wood Naturale 8x48

Description

APE Koen Naturale 8×48 Wood Look Porcelain — Premium Porcelain Wood-Look Plank Tile from Spain

The APE Koen Naturale 8×48 Wood Look Porcelain delivers the appearance of solid natural oak hardwood flooring with the durability, dimensional stability, and low-maintenance performance of Spanish porcelain. Made by APE Cerámica, this 8″x48″ rectified plank is engineered for contractors and designers specifying continuous wood-look surfaces across residential floors, covered patios, and light/medium commercial interiors — no sealing, no refinishing, and no concern about moisture or scratching.

About the Koen Wood-Look Porcelain Collection by APE Cerámica

The Koen collection is APE Cerámica’s commitment to a comprehensive porcelain wood program, available in multiple formats, finishes, and coordinating decorative pieces inspired by Japanese craftsmanship. The Naturale colorway carries pale neutral wood undertones with subtle warmth, with 20 distinct graphic variations across the run for an authentic, non-repeating wood-grain appearance. V3 moderate shade variation reads beautifully across long open-plan installations. This colorway coordinates with virtually any palette — from Scandinavian whites to dark moody schemes, and pairs with the Koen Ki 16″x48″ fluted wall tile in the same color for a unified floor-and-feature-wall scheme.

Installation & Applications for APE Koen Naturale 8×48 Wood Look Porcelain

The 8″x48″ (20×120 cm) rectified plank format installs in straight-lay, 1/3 offset, herringbone, and chevron patterns over properly prepared substrates. Recommended applications include residential floors throughout (kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, hallways, bedrooms), covered exterior patios and porches (frost-resistant), and light to medium commercial interiors — retail, hospitality, and office spaces. The P2 slip rating and DCOF ≥ 0.42 make it appropriate for residential wet areas including shower floors when properly sloped. For feature-wall accents in the same color, specify the matching Koen Ki 16″x48″ fluted wall tile.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Porcelain (BIa, <0.5% water absorption)
• Finish: Matte, Rectified
• Nominal Size: 8″x48″ (20×120 cm), rectified edges
• Thickness: 9.10 mm
• Application: Interior and exterior floor and wall installations — kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, hallways, covered patios, and light/medium commercial spaces
• PEI Rating: 4 (suitable for residential and light/medium commercial floor traffic)
• Shade Variation: V3 (Moderate)
• Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-3): ≤ 0.5% (BIa porcelain)
• Slip Resistance: P2 (SRV 12-24)
• DCOF (ANSI A326.3): DCOF ≥ 0.42 (compliant for wet-area floors)
• Frost Resistance (EN ISO 10545-12): Passes — suitable for exterior and unheated spaces
• LRV (Light Reflectance Value): Moderate — varies by color graphic
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 compliant
• Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer reference: View the full Koen collection on APE Grupo.