Ape Grupo · Made in Spain · Cement look

Esencia Material Natural

A crafted decor with a natural glaze finish, varied from batch to batch. Porcelain stoneware, matt, for walls.

Based On Qty 1.0 m² per box · priced per project
Format · cm
Finish
How much do you need?+10 % cutting waste included
Boxes
1 box · 1.0 m²

Made to order · approx. 12 weeks · split lots and trade pricing on request.

PorcelainBody
8.2 mmThickness
Pressed edgeEdge
WallUse
barefoot A+BAnti-slip
V2 · PEI IVVariation · wear

Technical data

20 × 20 / Matt · ref. A040212
Body
Porcelain stoneware
Format
20 × 20 cm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Finish
Matt
Rectified
No
Use
Wall
Anti-slip
· barefoot A+B
PEI (surface wear)
IV
Shade variation
V2
Water absorption
< 0.5 %
Frost resistant
Yes
Class
2
Reference
A040212
EAN
8435568536555
Country of origin
Spain

Packaging & logistics

Pieces per box
25
m² per box
1.0
kg per box
17.83
Boxes per pallet
60
m² per pallet
60.0

About Esencia Material

Jai Drante Natural by CARMEN

The Jai Drante Natural by CARMEN is a decorated tile with a natural, crafted surface, where glaze variation shows the character of the material.

Available in Dubai through WSPR.


Return to the essential

Esencia Material goes back to clay, plaster, lime, stone, concrete and wood. It aims to show the honest character of each material.

Glazes vary from batch to batch in tone and texture. That is part of the hand-made feel.


Designed for walls

Jai Drante is a decor for walls that want a natural, crafted look. No two pieces read quite the same.

Key features include:

  • Porcelain stoneware body

  • Matt finish

  • 20 × 20 cm decor tile

  • Frost resistant

  • PEI IV


Ideal For

  • Kitchen splashbacks

  • Bathroom walls

  • Feature walls

  • Cafés


Discover Jai Drante at WSPR

WSPR sources Jai Drante and the wider CARMEN collection for homes, studios and hospitality projects in Dubai and across the UAE, including its available formats and finishes.

We handle the quiet part: selection, quotations, samples and follow-up with the brand, by email, phone or WhatsApp. You focus on the design.

Questions people ask before ordering tiles

Answered here so nobody has to message first. Anything else: whisper to us.

How many boxes do I need?

Measure the area in m², add 10 % for cutting (15 % for diagonal or herringbone layouts) and divide by the m² per box shown for your format. The calculator above does this and rounds up to whole boxes. Keep one spare box for future repairs — production batches vary slightly in shade.

What do rectified, R10 and V2 mean?

Rectified edges are cut square after firing, so joints can be as narrow as 2 mm. R10–R12 is the anti-slip rating for shoes (R11 and above for wet outdoor areas); A, B and C is the barefoot rating for pools and showers. V1–V4 is how much the faces vary from tile to tile: V1 uniform, V4 every piece different.

Can I use it on the floor, outside, or in a pool?

The “Use” line in the technical data is the answer for this exact format and finish: polished finishes stay indoors; outdoor terraces need an anti-slip finish or a 20 mm version; pools need the barefoot rating and pool-edge special pieces.

How do samples work?

Order a sample of any colour from this page; it is deducted from your order. Samples show one face of the design — check the “all faces” gallery for the full variation.

Lead time and delivery

Quick-ship formats leave our Dubai warehouse first; made-to-order formats are produced in Spain and arrive by sea in the time shown next to the price. Delivery is to kerbside on pallets; carrying to the floor and site storage are quoted on request.

Which grout, adhesive and joint width?

Porcelain needs a C2 adhesive, applied to both tile and floor for formats over 60 cm. A 2–3 mm joint for rectified tiles, 4–5 mm otherwise, with a grout close to the tile colour. The installation & maintenance manual in Downloads has the full guidance.

Can I return unopened boxes?

Made-to-order pieces are produced for you and cannot be returned, which is why the calculator rounds carefully and samples are cheap. For quick-ship stock, whisper to us before ordering and we will confirm what applies.