tile mural

[socialgiraffe]

Sorry purpledragon but I think it is over the top to say that WDR's advice is so wrong.

I am fully aware that there are different coatings for mugs and all of them react in different ways. But as a general rule WDR is right in that a coated tile will be the same as a coated mug. If the tiles are purchased from a reputable supplier then it is fair to assume that the coating is going to be of a standard you would expect. Perhaps WDR should have explained that, but personally I do not think so. WDR may be new to the game but I have 15 years plus and his advice, in my opinion, is correct

I have coated my own tiles and also purchased some from BMS. They have all be scratch resistant so not sure where you buys your tiles from.

Back on topic there are a couple of things with this sort of order. If the item is in direct sunlight it will need a UV coating, but it will propbably still fade. There is a member on here that is trialling UV coating but is only two months into the test. Cleaning products are getting stronger and you will need to tell the owner that the cleaners must clean with soap and water only. So if its out of direct sunlight, they follow the cleaning instructions and you get the blanks from BMS you will be fine.

[GoldRapt]

So, with all these people doing tile murals, which way is best, do you print each separate tile or do you print the whole transfer as one piece then sub onto say 12 tiles then cut the paper between the tiles ?

[Paul]

i would print each tile separately
http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/sh ... ight=mural

[GoldRapt]

I forgot that great thread.

[WorthDoingRight]

If you read the Sawgrass Sublimation Guide then they say there are two methods.

1) Print your sublimation transfer the finished size and then place all the tiles on top and press as one pressing (I suppose some members have large printers and presses suitable for this)

2) Print each tile image separately and press each tile one at a time. (Which for the majority of us will be the only way possible)

This can be seen in this useful sublimation guide http://www.myenmart.com/Dye_Sublimation_Guide.pdf