Tile
Durability
of Custom Tiles
Kitchen and bathroom wall tiles require stain and cleanser resistance.
We have thoroughly tested our custom printed mural tiles prior to marketing and
continue our quality checks when we upgrade our technology and raw materials.
Unlike hand-painted murals, custom-tile murals are protected with a clear-coat
glaze which has excellent resistances to stubborn stains, foods, and beverages.
However, for exterior use, see our Kiln-fired Tiles. For floor tile, see our
custom printed floor tiles.
Custom-tiles.com produces imaged tiles and murals
which can be used for bathroom wall tile around urinals and commodes, unaffected by
the strong cleansers typically used on these surfaces.
You can use your favorite household cleansers - even extra strong bleach
concentrations (25% in water) can be used with no harm or deterioration to your
custom picture tile.
Tests we have conducted:
Small puddle of
chemical or stain was placed on imaged tile for 20 minutes, then wiped
off with a damp sponge. Tile was examined very close to light source;
tile held at various angles to observe any changes in color, sheen, or
degradation of the glaze or image.
|
Chemical,
Stain, or Exposure |
Result |
|
Household
bleach (25% in water) |
No Effect |
|
All-purpose
cleaner (Fantastik) |
No Effect |
|
Hydrogen
Peroxide |
No Effect |
|
Window
cleaner (Windex with ammonia)) |
No Effect |
|
Laundry
detergent (Tide Deep Clean) |
No Effect |
|
Vodka |
No Effect |
|
Red Wine |
No Effect |
|
A-1 Steak
Sauce |
No Effect |
|
Vinegar |
No Effect |
|
Disinfectant
cleanser (Lysol Lemon-scent; used full strength) |
No Effect |
|
Disinfectant
cleanser (Pine Glo, normally ˝ cup/gallon water) |
No Effect |
|
Scouring
powder (Soft Scrub, rubbed with sponge 5 minutes) |
No Effect |
|
Slicing
cheese with serrated knife |
Faint
Scratches/Burnish Marks |
|
Pepsi |
No Effect |
|
Catsup |
No Effect |
|
Mustard |
No Effect |
Note:
Porcelain Tiles have also been subjected to over 40
hours in a chlorine boil test with no de-lamination and are suitable for
complete immersion, as in interior fountains and saunas.
Glass Tiles are
imaged on the bottom side and are suitable for flooring, countertops,
tabletops, showers, etc. Glass tiles are fully resistant to all items
listed above. See glass tile specifications.
Planning A Mural |
Durability Tests |
Tile Mural Order |
Floor Tile Order
| Art Gallery |
Installation/Cleaning |
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General Help & Production
Email - Mitch Bernard
434-660-7170
Clerical - Debbie Bernard
Shipping/Receiving - Barrett
Johnson
Fax 434-369-7179
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VA 24517-1009
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