Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Tile
Will the paint ever wipe off of the tiles?
No! Never! Paints are of a specific type made to be painted onto ceramic tile and "baked" on in a kiln, at extreme tempatures. They will never wipe off.
Can tile be placed over an oven or stove in a restaraun?
Yes. In fact, that is a wonderful place to place a ceramic tile mural. The painted tile is completely durable, heat resistant and easily cleaned!
What should I use to clean the painted tiles?
Clean hand painted tile the same way you might clean any other kind of tile. Hot, soapy water and a non abrasive sponge work fine.
Can I place my hand painted tiles outdoors?
Yes. Murals can be done on Frost Resistant ceramic tile for outdoor use. This type of tile does not sacrifice any quality of work.
Can the ceramic tile mural be placed on the floor?
No. Commercial flooring is different from residential flooring. Commercial floor tile is usually made of porcelain and the color is baked all the way through, therefore there is no glazed surface to paint.
What size tile looks best?
That depends on the space. Most of my work is done on 6x6 tile, but for smaller areas, 4x4 tile works the best.
Is it better to paint on a glossy tile or a matte tile?
It really doesn't make any difference. Choose your finish according to the feel of the area that the mural will be placed.
Should I put glossy or matte fnished tile on the floor?
Matte. Glossy tile becomes more slippery when wet.
Where are some good commercial applications for hand painted tile?
Any food service location -- on the wall behind order stations, over a visible stove or in a main dining area. Other possibilites include lobbies, powder rooms, hallways and more! Place a hand painted tile mural anywhere where you want a durable, unique look!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tumbled Marble Murals
Will the paint wipe off?
No, but it must be sealed with a grout sealer and resealed once a year to preserve its look.
Is it difficult to reseal a tumbled marble mural?
No. Simply paint on clean sealer with a large brush, and let the sealer dry. Sealer can be purchased at a tile store or hardware store.
Can hand-painted tumbled marble be placed over a stove?
Yes. Over a stove is the most frequent location in which tumbled marble murals are placed. Be sure, however, to reseal every six months to protect the paint against the heat from the stove.
Does tumbled marble have to be baked on (fired) in a kiln?
No. Tumbled marble is real stone as opposed to ceramic, so it noes not need to be baked on.
What is tumbled marble made of?
It is unpolished marble, cut into squares and then tumbled in a cement mixer type machine.
How can tumbled marble murals be used in commercial settings?
Some suggestions for commercial use are: Offices, hotel or restaraunt lobby walls, behind reservation desks. Really anywhere that you would place artwork would be great for a tumbled marble mural.
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