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Our tiles are created using dye sublimation technology. Dye sublimation is a chemical process that dyes the tile. It is a photographic process – so it can be used to reproduce photographs or artwork.

How Dye Sublimation Works
We use an Epson printer and dye sublimation inks. We print the final image using special paper and the inks. We line up each print with the tile. Using a heat press with extreme heat and pressure, we press the tile/print for up to 12 minutes. The ink turns into a gas and chemically bonds with the tile, thus dying the tile. After the tile cools, we assemble the tile into the keepsake box or other item.

We have many sizes and types of tiles to choose from. We can NOT use tiles that you supply – because our tiles are specially coated to take the chemical transfer.

Tile Descriptions
We offer the following types of tile:

Glass Tile
Available in 6" x 6", 6” x 8”, 8” x 10”, and 12" x 12" *
The image is printed on the bottom of the tile. The top of the tile has a rough skid resistant surface. Suitable for floors, pools, kitchens, bathrooms, or anywhere. These are great for underwater images or images where you want some depth and texture. You can use them to install in your own gift items, furniture, etc. or to display on an easel. These tiles are commonly used for murals installed in showers or other wet environments. The tiles are ANSI rated for commercial and residential floors. Since the image is on the bottom of the tile, this is the most durable tile offered. Also available in non-textured glass by special order only

Gloss Tile
Available in 4.25” x 4.25”, 6” x 6”, 6” x 8”, 8" x 8", 8” x 10”, and 12" x 12" *
These tiles have a high gloss finish. They are the least scratch resistant of all the tiles and the gloss surface does, in fact, scratch easily. These tiles are the tiles used in the keepsake boxes. You can also use them in your own gift items. They are not suitable for any application where frequent cleaning is required as they will scratch easily.

Matte Tile
Available in 4.25” x 4.25”, 6” x 6”, 6” x 8”, 8" x 8", 8” x 10”, and 12" x 12" *
These tiles have a matte surface that is scratch and moisture resistant and are suitable for use in moist interior/damp areas. These tiles can scratch under extreme pressure. These tiles are great to install into home made table tops or other furniture. They can be used in keepsake boxes under special request. These tiles are great for tile murals behind a kitchen backsplash, as a shower surround or wall mural. These tiles can NOT be submerged under water.

Porcelain Tile
Available in 6" x 6" *
These tiles are made of porcelain and can be used underwater or in a location where freezing is possible. These tiles are available by special order only.

Tumbled Tiles
Available in 4" x 4" and 6” x 6” *
These tiles have a lacquered surface and are very scratch resistant. They look like tumbled stone with a matte finish. They can be used as a kitchen backsplash, counter top, or table top. These tiles can be easily used in home made furniture or other items. The tumbled tiles are the ONLY tile that needs to be sealed if used in a "dirty" environment such as a kitchen backsplash. These tiles are much thicker than a standard ceramic tile.

* The tile sizes are equivalent to a regular tile you would get in a tile store. The 4” tiles are really 4.25” just like the tiles in a regular tile store (except the tumbled tiles, which are 4"). The gloss and matte tiles have spacers for 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 sizes.

UV Resistance / Outdoor Use
While the tiles and ink have a UV resistant coating, they are not appropriate for outside use. Some people have put the tiles vertically in a mural in shaded areas outside and have reported great results. The murals can be coated with a UV coating for longer outdoor life. In areas where a freeze is possible, only the porcelain tiles can be used as they absorb the least amount of humidity/water and have the least possibility of cracking during a thaw/freeze situation.

Indoor Use
For indoor use, the tiles, like your hardwood floors, carpets, curtains, upholstery, etc. will fade over time. The amount of time will depend on many factors including how much direct sunlight is on the tiles on a day to day basis – this is the same as your floors, carpets, curtains, etc.

Hot Plates
None of the tiles are appropriate to use as hot plates (trivets).

Sample Tiles
Sample tiles can be ordered. The sample tiles are pre-printed with a collage of images on them. Each sample tile requires a $10 deposit. Once we receive the tiles back in their original condition, we will either refund your deposit or credit it to your mural order (less shipping fees). Please click here for our online order form for sample tiles.