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Frequently Ask Questions
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(Q) How durable is the image?
(A) Images are digitally reproduced and applied to the surface of the ceramic tile. The color is applied at 400° turning the ink into gas and impregnating the image into the surface of the specially coated tile. This is not a decal. Because the image is applied to the surface, it is subject to wear under heavy traffic. The surface is UV protected, but caution should be exercised to direct sunlight applications. Tiles are for decorative purposes. Tile surface is recognized as being the hardest and whitest in the industry. UV light inhibitors are included in the coating process to minimize fading from harsh lights and sun. Our tiles are warranted for decorative use only some have been installed as a kitchen backsplash, bath backsplash, showers and as design elements in custom furniture. No recommended for floor applications without special consideration. Not recommended for high UV exposure. Lab Tested Light Fastness of Ink and Coating tile surface is widely recognized as the whitest available and incorporates UV light inhibitors in the coating process to minimize fading from harsh light and the sun. Our tile passed over 200 hours of Xenon Arc Lamp exposure with no fade, no ink color change, and no yellowing. Not recommended for high UV exposure. Concentrated Chlorine Exposure - tile exhibited no change after 800 hours of exposure in a concentrated test. The concentration of Chlorine was 1000 times what you would normally find in the common swimming pool. Pencil Hardness tile coating attained a pencil hardness of 8H for the Matte finish, 7H for the Satin, and 3H for the Gloss finish. Extra Protection We have found excellent results by simply applying Min-Wax Urethane Floor Coating (found in any home improvement store) over our coated tile. Some people have even used them on floors! (Q) What image sizes are available? (Q) Can ceramic tile be used in freeze/thaw conditions? |
(Q) Are tiles suitable for use on floors? (Q) Full Color Murals - sizes? (Q) Can a mural be outside? (Q) Should the tile have a sealer coat applied? (Q) What can I use to clean the tile? (Q) Will I be able to match other tile colors? See TERMS, CONDITIONS, CANCELLATIONS, SHIPPING DAMAGE AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION. |
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| 4.25"X4.25" X 1/4" 6" X 6" X 1/4" 8" X 8" X1/4" 8" X 10" 1/4" 12" X 12" X 1/4" | ||||
| Ceramic Tile - most durable surface finish; matte. Combining function with beauty, a ceramic tile is ideal for bringing art into any environment. Matte Tiles: This Ceramic tile is a highly resilient and scratch resistant matte finish wall tile (not generally for floor applications or outdoor high UV exposure). Recommended for vivid art reproduction. These tiles may be used in backsplashes, showers, or wall murals in any room in residential or commercial buildings. You may use any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tile. We recommend un-sanded grout. Tiles can be cleaned with any household non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge. Available in: |
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Ceramic Tile Handling Instructions
The following handling and care guidelines should be thoroughly read and reviewed prior to installation and cleaning. Failure to do so may result in unnecessary damage to the tile and/or graphics. We recommend that installers and maintenance personnel be informed of these instructions prior to any activity with the tile. |
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| Guidelines:
• Tiles are ceramic, and designed for decorative purpose, walls, backsplash, shower walls, not high traffic or outdoor high UV exposured areas. • Tiles are coated with a living Polymer coating. This coating carries the color and is extremely durable and scratch resistant, but could scratch when in contact with metal or other hard abrasives materials, like Installation tools, other ceramic tiles, sand, or any hard surfaces. • Do not stack tile on top of each other without the protective poly-bag between them. Failure to do so could scratch the protective coating and image. Never stack unprotected tiles. Under some conditions the image could start to transfer to another tile. • Tile are specified for a decorative purpose and not for a wear or working surface application, without special consideration and additional coatings. • Using tools that are not completely clean from previous work can mar or scratch these tiles. • Do not set tile with butt taps from trowels or other hard instruments. • When cutting this tile, it is best to use a saw, as the coating can prevent a clean score mark and result in broken tile. • You may use any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tile. We recommend un-sanded grout. • You may use any commercially available ceramic sealant without damaging the image. • Use only non-abrasive grout and cleaners. • Do not use Muriatic acid, caustic, or abrasive cleaners and solvents to clean this tile, as it could damage the tile coating and/or affect the color. • Use only household cleaners like Windex, 409 Glass and Counter cleaner, or other non-abrasive household surface cleaners. |
• Do not expose these tiles to more than 350°F of direct heat, as it can fade the color.
• When using as a stove back splash, make sure the heat source is at least 6" from the tile surface. • Our finishing & coating has recently received the results of some testing done by our coating supplier. While we only warrant our coated tiles for decorative purposes, we feel you will find the following information informative. • Light Fastness of Ink and Coating surface is widely recognized as the whitest available and incorporates UV light inhibitors in the coating process to minimize fading from harsh light and the sun. Our tile passed over 200 hours of Xenon Arc Lamp exposure with no fade, no ink color change, and no yellowing. Not recommended for high UV exposure. • Concentrated Chlorine Exposure - Our tile exhibited no change after 800 hours of exposure in a concentrated test. The concentration of Chlorine was 1000 times what you would normally find in the common swimming pool. • Pencil Hardness Our tile coating attained a pencil hardness of 8H for the Matte finish, 7H for the Satin, and 3H for the Gloss finish. • Extra Protection We have found excellent results by simply applying Min-Wax Urethane Floor Coating (found in any home improvement store) over our coated tile. Some people have even used them on floors! While we do not think it is necessary, you may use a spray on coating such as “Superfrog Frog Juice” for extra UV protection. Not recommended for high UV exposure. • Assembly of murals and/or story lines: Tiles are numbered on the back in normal reading position. Lay the tiles out on a clean cloth face down numbers up and arrange tile numbers in correct reading order left to right, then turn each tile over in place to see the full image. |
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Available in - 6" X 6" X 1/4" • 12" X 12" X 1/4" | |||
| Textured Glass - Floor and Wall applications. Not recommended for high UV exposure. The following handling and care guidelines should be thoroughly read and reviewed prior to installation and cleaning. Failure to do so may result in unnecessary damage to the tile and/or graphics. We recommend that installers and maintenance personnel be informed of these instructions prior to any activity with the tile. Textured Glass Tile, tiles meet and exceed ASTM tests set forth by ANSI standards for commercial and residential floor, counter top and wall applications. Images are applied to the backside of the glass to protect the dyes from wear and abrasion. Tempered glass tiles cannot be cut, so for applications where cutting is necessary (corners, holes, etc. in floor installations), you would order non-tempered tile. Tempering is added to the larger tiles for strength. The 6" x 6" tiles met the ANSI and ASTM standards above without tempering. The 12" x 12" tiles are offered in tempered and non-tempered. For the 12" tile installations, you would want to use the tempered tiles except where cutting is needed. The non-tempered tile may be cut with a wet diamond blade tile saw, the newer the diamond blade the better the cut. Cut it with the coated side up (image side up) slow and easy. Do not cut it with the image side down, it chips the image in a undesirable way. Recommended adhesive, MegaFlex Ultimate Thin-Set Mortar in White for mounting the textured glass tile in any application. Manufactured by Custom Building Products (www.custombuildingproducts.com), this adhesive should be readily available in most areas, and has exhibited superior bond strength without damaging the SingleStep white backing on the tiles. You should use a grout specifically formulated for use with glass tile. Tiles can be cleaned with any household non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge. |
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Designers Choice Tile © Copyright by Dick L. Sizemore, 2004, 05, 08, 2010, 2011
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