What is a photo tile and how does it differ?

The rapid development of modern technologies using digital printing did not pass by the finishing materials. Today, one of the most popular types of this type of technology is photoceramics, which is also called a photodecimal or photographic tile. Depending on the features of the technology of manufacturing photographic tiles, it is divided into two types:

sublimated;
decoloured:

Features of photo tiles - decal

This tile is made by a special method called Decal and is considered a premium product.

Advantages

high degree of strength (not afraid of mechanical stress);
resistance to aggressive chemical environments;
resistance to burnout;
low degree of abrasion;
saturated color;
frost resistance.

disadvantages

high price

Decol photographic tiles are used mainly for outdoor decoration of bathrooms, kitchens, pools, various types of halls, for decorating restaurants. Sometimes laid on the floor. A fashionable trend among designers today is the creation of a panel over the base of the fireplace with the use of a photographic tile. A distinctive feature of this technology is the composition of a special dye, which includes both inorganic and organic components. This type of tile is hand-made, going through about six production steps. For the manufacture, for example, of a medium-sized panel, it will take about 7-14 days (depending on the complexity of the order).

Features of photographic tiles - sublimation method

This type of photo-decorating tile is somewhat inferior in quality to the tile made using the Decal method.

Advantages

resistance to chemicals;
excellent color gamut of images;
low cost;

disadvantages

requires special care;
poor resistance to mechanical stress;
poor frost resistance;
burns out in the sun.

Features of the use of photo tiles

In normal living conditions, photographic tiles can be used in places where it is advisable to use ordinary ceramic tiles. But its rather presentable appearance and the ability to reproduce any image make this material almost universal for all surfaces. For example, you can reproduce any of the famous paintings using digital printing and calmly arrange them at home. Sometimes these are pictures of certain places with a certain texture. If you wish, you can post your photo. One of the most popular topics is the application of pictures of architectural masterpieces to tiles.