SONAR HAYLE METAL-EFFECT PORCELAIN TILE BY COLORKER

Sonar Hayle metal-effect porcelain tile by Colorker

The Sonar Hayle metal-effect porcelain tile by Colorker develops an industrial, artistic and contemporary aesthetic inspired by metal surfaces transformed over time. The Sonar collection moves away from a conventional interpretation of metal to explore oxidation, colour variation and contrasts capable of bringing strong personality to floors and walls.

Sonar Hayle forms part of this metropolitan-inspired proposal and stands out as one of the most distinctive references in the collection. Its design makes it possible to introduce the appearance of aged metal into residential, commercial and professional projects, creating surfaces with a strong visual presence that move away from more traditional stone, cement or marble effects.

This product page focuses specifically on Sonar Hayle, available in the 59.5x119.2 cm and 29.5x59.5 cm formats. These two sizes allow the metallic aesthetic to be adapted to different proportions and surfaces, from large walls and floors to more modular compositions.

A collection inspired by oxidised metal

Sonar takes inspiration from metals affected by time, oxidation and the colour changes that appear on industrial surfaces. Colorker translates this aesthetic into porcelain stoneware through a graphic rich in nuances and contrasts.

The result evokes old industrial spaces and metropolitan factories, reinterpreted through a contemporary language. The collection does not aim only to reproduce the classic copper tones of oxidation, but expands this aesthetic towards less predictable colours and combinations.

This chromatic freedom makes Sonar particularly suitable for projects where the floor or wall covering is intended to become a major decorative element.

Sonar Hayle: distinctive character within the collection

Sonar Hayle offers a particularly decorative interpretation of the metal effect. Its surface combines different shades and visual variations that create a dynamic composition with a strong identity.

Rather than presenting a completely uniform colour, Hayle works with the graphic richness associated with oxidised surfaces. The changes in tone allow each tile to contribute to a broader composition and give the overall surface greater depth.

This characteristic is especially attractive for feature walls, commercial spaces, contemporary bathrooms and projects where colour and texture are required without relying on traditional patterns.

Sonar Hayle 59.5x119.2 format

The 59.5x119.2 cm format has broad rectangular proportions that allow the metallic graphic to develop across visually significant surfaces. Its length supports a more continuous appearance and visually reduces the number of grout lines.

It can be used on large floors or as a wall covering, where horizontal or vertical installation changes the perception of the space.

Installed horizontally, the format reinforces width and follows linear elements such as furniture, worktops or benches. Installed vertically, it emphasises height and creates a more monumental presence.

Sonar Hayle 29.5x59.5 format

The 29.5x59.5 cm format allows Sonar Hayle to be used with a more compact module. Its size adapts more easily to smaller walls, surfaces requiring more cuts or compositions where a more visible grout rhythm is desired.

It can be used to create complete surfaces or as a complement within a project combining different formats from the collection.

Its rectangular proportions preserve the directional character of Sonar and allow both horizontal and vertical layouts depending on the desired effect.

Porcelain stoneware for floors and walls

Sonar is manufactured in porcelain stoneware and is designed for both floor and wall applications. This versatility makes it possible to extend the metallic aesthetic across different planes within the same project.

In a bathroom, Hayle can be used on a feature wall and combined with more neutral flooring. It can also be installed on the floor when a graphic surface with a clearly industrial identity is required.

In commercial projects, the possibility of using porcelain stoneware on different surfaces helps create coordinated and visually coherent interiors.

Matt finish for an industrial aesthetic

The matt finish of Sonar reinforces its aged-metal inspiration and prevents the surface from being interpreted as polished or excessively glossy metal.

The absence of strong reflections allows the colour changes and graphic variations to be appreciated more clearly, placing the visual emphasis on the design of the surface itself.

This finish also combines easily with architectural materials such as cement, timber, stone, glass and black metal.

A renewed metropolitan aesthetic

Sonar draws on the language of old industrial spaces but translates it into contemporary interior design. The result does not attempt to recreate a factory literally, but instead uses the visual strength of oxidised metal to build modern atmospheres.

Hayle can be incorporated into industrial, urban, eclectic or even minimalist projects when used as a feature within a more neutral composition.

The contrast between a graphic metallic surface and simple furniture creates sophisticated interiors without the need for excessive decoration.

Feature walls with Sonar Hayle

One of the most interesting applications for Sonar Hayle is a feature wall. The chromatic richness of the product can transform a vertical surface into the principal element of the room.

In a living room, it can be used behind a sofa, console table or media unit. In an entrance hall, it can form the background for a simple composition with a mirror and lighting.

In commercial projects, a Sonar Hayle wall can highlight a reception area, counter or display zone.

Contemporary bathrooms with a metal effect

Sonar Hayle offers an alternative to traditional stone or marble aesthetics in bathrooms and makes it possible to create a more distinctive composition. It can be used on one selected wall to introduce colour and depth.

The basin wall, principal wall or selected vertical surfaces are particularly suitable locations for highlighting its graphic character.

Combining it with more neutral surfaces helps control the decorative intensity. Grey, beige or cement-effect flooring can provide a counterpoint to the Hayle design.

Shower areas with industrial character

The metal effect can be used to create a different and contemporary shower wall. Sonar Hayle introduces a graphic image that completely changes the perception of the bathroom.

When used as the principal surface, it is advisable to keep the remaining wall coverings more neutral to avoid an overly busy result.

The position of taps, niches and shower screens should be planned before installation so the cuts interfere as little as possible with the graphic.

Kitchens with metal-effect surfaces

Sonar Hayle can be integrated into contemporary and industrial kitchens through decorative walls or selected surfaces. Its metallic aesthetic relates naturally to steel, black, timber and modern furniture.

In open-plan kitchens, it can be used as a visual element to differentiate the work area from the living or dining room without changing the flooring.

Combining it with plain cabinetry helps balance the graphic richness of the collection.

Industrial-inspired living rooms

In living rooms, Sonar Hayle can act as a focal point within a composition dominated by neutral colours. Its oxidised appearance introduces depth, visual texture and a metropolitan aesthetic.

It can be combined with grey, black, beige or natural-toned sofas. Timber adds warmth, while black metal reinforces the industrial character.

Directional lighting across the surface can highlight colour variations and turn the wall into a decorative feature throughout the day.

Bedrooms with decorative walls

Sonar Hayle can also be used in bedrooms when a less conventional proposal is required. A wall behind the bed can act as a ceramic headboard and introduce a strong identity into the room.

The rest of the bedroom can remain in neutral shades to balance the prominence of the metallic surface.

Combining the tile with soft fabrics and timber helps soften the industrial character and create a warmer bedroom.

Entrance halls with personality

In an entrance hall, Sonar Hayle can transform a normally secondary wall into a principal feature. Its graphic creates a strong first impression and can reduce the need for additional furniture or decoration.

A simple console table, mirror and carefully directed lighting can be enough to complete the space.

In commercial entrances or reception areas, the surface can help reinforce a distinctive contemporary identity.

Restaurants, bars and hospitality spaces

The metallic aesthetic of Sonar works especially well in restaurants, bars, hotels and leisure spaces. The collection can be used to create industrial, urban or eclectic atmospheres.

Sonar Hayle can highlight walls, bars, reception areas or transition spaces. Its graphic richness introduces character even when the rest of the furniture remains relatively simple.

Combining it with dark timber, black metal, warm lighting and leather can reinforce a sophisticated industrial aesthetic.

Shops and commercial interiors

In shops, Sonar Hayle can be used as a background for products, display areas, interior showcases or counters. Its design helps differentiate the space without depending exclusively on temporary decorative elements.

The wall covering can become part of the visual identity of the establishment and combine with corporate colours, metal furniture or timber.

Its graphic character is particularly suitable for design stores, fashion shops, hospitality projects and interiors where architecture plays an important role.

Combining with timber

Timber is one of the materials that best balances the metal effect of Sonar Hayle. Its warmth contrasts with the industrial aesthetic and helps create more welcoming interiors.

Pale oak produces a contemporary and natural contrast. Walnut and darker woods reinforce a more sophisticated and enveloping appearance.

Timber can be incorporated through furniture, doors, wall panels, worktops, tables or wood-effect flooring.

Combining with cement

The cement effect has a natural relationship with Sonar because of their shared industrial inspiration. A neutral cement surface can act as a base and allow Hayle to attract the main attention.

This combination is particularly suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, shops and restaurants.

Pale greys create a brighter composition, while darker cement tones intensify the urban character of the project.

Combining with black

Black reinforces the metropolitan character of Sonar Hayle. It can be introduced through profiles, taps, shower screens, lighting, furniture and metal structures.

Its presence helps define the architectural lines of the project and works with the range of tones present across the surface.

In smaller spaces, it should be balanced with pale walls, timber or sufficient lighting to avoid an excessively dark atmosphere.

Combining with white and neutral tones

Whites, beige and soft greys help balance the stronger character of Sonar Hayle. They can be used on adjacent walls, furniture, fabrics or floors.

This approach allows the metallic surface to remain the principal feature without giving the entire room the same visual intensity.

Neutral shades also help the surface remain versatile when furniture or decoration changes over time.

Combining with real metals

Sonar can be combined with steel, iron, aluminium, brass and other metallic finishes. Mixing metal-effect ceramic surfaces with real metal elements reinforces the industrial language.

Steel and black iron create a more technical aesthetic. Brass and warm metals introduce a more sophisticated contrast.

The number of different finishes should be limited to maintain a coherent composition.

A collection that goes beyond copper tones

One of Sonar’s most distinctive characteristics is its ability to explore oxidised effects through a broader colour palette than traditional browns and copper shades.

The collection includes greys, pale shades and even more daring proposals linked to turquoise-inspired colours. This variety expands the decorative possibilities and allows less predictable compositions to be created.

Hayle contributes to this experimental character and becomes a suitable option for projects where colour plays a fundamental role.

Combining with other Sonar colours

Sonar Hayle can be used alongside other references from the collection to create more complex colour compositions. Colorker combines Hayle with shades such as Copper, Silver and Light in its interior proposals.

These combinations make it possible to create walls or spaces where different interpretations of metal interact with one another.

The number of colours should be planned carefully to avoid an excessively fragmented composition.

Lighting as part of the design

Lighting has an important influence on metal-effect surfaces. The direction and colour temperature of the light can change the perception of Hayle’s colours and contrasts.

Warm lighting can reinforce selected shades and create a more welcoming atmosphere. More neutral light maintains a precise and contemporary appearance.

Directional or grazing light can highlight a feature wall and reinforce the graphic variations across the surface.

Horizontal installation of the 59.5x119.2 format

Horizontal installation of the 59.5x119.2 format reinforces the width of the surface and follows the geometry of long walls.

It is suitable for basin areas, living rooms, commercial interiors and walls where the number of visible vertical grout lines should be reduced.

The layout should take the position of doors, furniture and fixed elements into account to avoid excessively narrow cuts.

Vertical installation of the 59.5x119.2 format

Vertical orientation emphasises the height of the room and provides a different reading of the graphic.

It can be used on shower walls, entrance halls, commercial interiors or narrow surfaces where verticality is beneficial.

Before installation begins, several pieces should be laid out to check the relationship between the colour variations and the selected direction.

Installing the 29.5x59.5 format

The 29.5x59.5 format creates a more frequent module and adapts easily to smaller walls or surfaces with more junctions.

It can be installed horizontally or vertically according to the proportions of the room and the desired visual effect.

The design should be planned in advance to distribute the graphic variations correctly and avoid concentrations of similar shades.

Mixing pieces for a balanced composition

Variation is part of the aesthetic of a collection inspired by oxidised metals. Before installation, it is advisable to open several boxes and observe the differences between the pieces.

Mixing tiles from different packages helps distribute the chromatic changes and creates a more balanced composition.

Where the design permits, pieces can be rotated to change the direction of the graphic and avoid obvious repetition.

Planning grout lines and cuts

Before installation begins, the complete surface should be planned. The position of grout lines and cuts has a direct influence on the final appearance.

Excessively narrow pieces should be avoided in corners, around doors or in visually important areas.

On walls with electrical fittings, taps or niches, these elements should be incorporated into the layout before the final cuts are made.

Choosing the grout colour

A grout shade coordinated with the overall tones of Sonar Hayle helps maintain a more continuous appearance across the surface.

Very pale or very dark grout can strongly emphasise each tile and turn the module into an additional design feature.

The choice should be based on the intended result, and testing the colour on a sample before completing the full grouting process is recommended.

Preparing the substrate

The substrate must be stable, clean, dry and correctly levelled before installation begins.

The 59.5x119.2 and 29.5x59.5 formats require appropriate planning and an adhesive selected according to the substrate, location and conditions of the project.

The necessary joints and the recommendations provided by the manufacturers of the installation materials should be respected.

Calculating the required square metres

To calculate the order, measure the complete surface and add an allowance for cuts, possible breakage during installation and future repairs.

The required percentage will depend on the geometry of the space, the selected format and the number of cut-outs.

Keeping several pieces from the same batch after the work is completed is recommended to make possible future repairs easier.

Sold in complete boxes

Sonar Hayle is sold in complete boxes. The entered quantity may be adjusted automatically according to the contents of each package.

As a result, the final purchased surface may slightly exceed the net number of square metres calculated.

The quantity should be checked before confirming the order to ensure there is enough material to complete the installation.

Shade, calibre and inspection before installation

Ceramic products are manufactured in batches and variations may exist between different production runs. It is advisable to purchase all the required material in one operation.

Before installation, the box labels should be checked to confirm that the format and reference correspond to the ordered product.

The surface of the material should also be inspected before fitting. No piece presenting an unacceptable visible issue should be installed.

Post-installation cleaning

Once installation has been completed, adhesive and grout residues should be removed correctly.

The products used must be compatible with matt porcelain stoneware and should not alter the graphic appearance or finish of the surface.

Suitable initial cleaning makes it possible to appreciate the metallic nuances and colour variations characteristic of Sonar Hayle.

Routine maintenance

For everyday maintenance, products suitable for ceramic surfaces should be used and cleaners that create films or leave residues should be avoided.

Cleaning frequency will depend on the use of the room, traffic levels and the type of dirt present.

Regular maintenance helps preserve the definition of the graphic and the richness of the shades that characterise the metal effect.

Sonar Hayle: metal-effect porcelain stoneware by Colorker

The Sonar Hayle metal-effect porcelain tile by Colorker offers a distinctive alternative to traditional floors and wall coverings. Its inspiration in oxidised metals and industrial environments makes it possible to create contemporary spaces with an artistic and metropolitan aesthetic.

Available in the 59.5x119.2 and 29.5x59.5 formats, Hayle allows the design to be adapted to walls and floors with different proportions.

Its matt finish, graphic richness and suitability for both floors and walls make Sonar Hayle especially suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, hotels, restaurants, shops and interior design projects where the ceramic surface is intended to become an essential part of the overall design.