Mural Backsplash Tiles

Mural Backsplash Tiles

Has anyone painted on Ceramic tiles, or painted ceramic tile backsplashes?

I'm thinking about broadening my field of expertise(I paint murals) to include painted backsplashes for kitchens and elsewhere. I bought a book on how to lay ceramic tile, I just need to know if there's anyone out there with experience in this, and how they felt about it, any ideas?

I've painted ceramic tiles (to use as coasters), with great success using "glossies" paint. Just apply it to a clean tile, and then bake it in your oven at the specified temperature & time.

The end result is a washable, highly usable surface. Mine are now going on 7 years old, and look the same as the day I first painted them. They get constant use, too, which says a lot for the quality of the paint

Another idea: You can purchase bisqued (fired) tiles at your local clay supplier. With these, apply underglazes (which you paint on like you would oils or acrylics--paint a picture or design, essentially) and then fire. Once the underglazes are fired, coat them with some clear glaze, fire again, and you have your finished work. These would be great for backsplashes.

If you want to create a truly custom backsplash, though, you probably want to consider making your own tiles (who says they have to be square???). If you don't have the equipment (it can get pretty costly with a slab roller, kiln, tools, glazes, etc), you should seriously consider taking a class at your local community college or university. If you haven't worked with clay before, it will be good for you to learn the qualities of the medium; the importance of drying times, the advantages of using a particular type of clay, glaze interactions, etc.

Good luck! You have a great idea for broadening your horizons!!!

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Amalfi Coast by Aagaard, ceramic tiled mural 25.5 x 17 by Aristophanes Murals $163.00 Our beautiful tile murals are suitable for indoor use, on all interior walls. They make a great backsplash behind a stove or sink, but are not limited to this application. For flooring and countertops, choose our glass tiles, which have a slightly rippled surface to increase grip. Tiles are doubly treated with UV inhibitors to resist fading due to the UV rays present in indirect sunlight. When ins...

Antique Still Life I Tile Mural Kitchen Backsplash $174.00 This beautiful artwork by Corrado Pila has been digitally reproduced for tiles and depicts a nice colorful fruit mural - it would be perfect as a kitchen tile backsplash....

A Peacock and Doves in a Garden by Eugene Bidau - Ceramic Tile Mural 25.5 x 17 Kitchen Shower Backsplash $185.00 This beautiful mural will surely create a stunning focal point in any room of your home! Each of our murals are individually handcrafted and made to order. In the event of breakage during shipment, replacement tiles will be promptly shipped at no cost. Any commercially available adhesive for ceramic tile can be used. An un-sanded grout is required. Tiles can be cleaned with any household non-abras...

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SomerTile 12x12-in Reflections Greek Key 0.5-in Ice White Mural Glass Mosaic Tile (Pack of 4) $101.99 Perfect for your kitchen, bathroom or backsplash, these SomerTile tiles feature an elegant black-and-white design. These tiles are impervious to water.

Kitchen Backsplash 8-tile Ceramic Mosaic Mural $96.52 Add a unique touch to any wall with a wall mural Mosaic is composed of 8 ceramic tiles Kitchen backsplash wall covering is handmade and hand-painted in exotic Tunisia Ceramic tiles are individually fired and have a world class handmade finish Each mosaic is beautifully handcrafted so no two are exactly alike Each tile measures 6 inches long x 6 inches wide x 0.25 inches thick Tiles can be applied using cement for long term permanent mounting, or can be framed for shorter term applications Overall dimensions: 12 inches high x 24 inches wide x 0.25 inches thick Individually handcrafted Weather and frost proof Scratch and UV resistant Indoor/outdoor useThis product is shipping from Tunisia. Please allow up to 10 business days after it has been ship confirmed for delivery Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected.

Mosaic Kitchen Backsplash 12-tile Ceramic Mural $80.85 Upgrade your home improvement project with handmade ceramic tiles Ceramic tiles are hand-painted in exotic Tunisia and individually fired So many possibilities: a mosaic, a wall covering, flooring or a pool accent Each ceramic tile is beautifully handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike Each tile measures 6-inches wide x 6-inches tall x 0.25-inches thick Set of 12 tiles can make a mosaic that measures approximately 24-inches wide x 18-inches high Tiles can be applied using cement for permanent mounting, or they can be framed for shorter term applications Weatherproof and frost-proof Scratch-resistant and UV resistant For indoor and outdoor use Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected. Assembly requiredThis product is shipping from Tunisia. Please allow up to 10 business days after it has been ship confirmed for delivery

Kitchen Backsplash Fruit 9-tile Ceramic Mosaic $116.05 Add a unique touch to any wall with a wall mural Mosaic is composed of 9 ceramic tiles Fruit mural is handmade and hand-painted in exotic Tunisia Ceramic tiles are individually fired and have a world class handmade finish Each mosaic is beautifully handcrafted so no two are exactly alike Each tile measures 6 inches long x 6 inches wide x 0.25 inches thick (15 cm x 15 cm x 0.75 cm) Tiles can be applied using cement for long term permanent mounting, or can be framed for shorter term applications Overall dimensions: 18 inches high x 18 inches wide x 0.25 inches thick Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected. Mural Features: Individually handcrafted Weather and frost proof Scratch and UV resistant Indoor/outdoor useThis product is shipping from Tunisia. Please allow up to 10 business days after it has been ship confirmed for delivery Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected.

Handpainted Tiles for Your Home $8.99 From the kitchen backsplash to the bathroom walls, decorative tiles are one of the hottest trends in home design. This book shows do-it-yourselfers how to get this colorful, high-end look for a fraction of the cost. Readers will find: 22 designs complete with step-by-step photos and instructions. All the popular home décor looks, including wine and grape motifs, Tuscan-inspired designs, florals, palm trees, and more. Easy painting techniques using inexpensive acrylic paints. Ideas for ceramic floor and wall tiles, as well as tin ceiling tiles - all available at any home center. With no firing or special materials required, the projects in Handpainted Tiles for Your Home are sure to be a hit with readers!

SomerTile 12x12-in Reflections Greek Key 0.5-in Ice White Mural Glass Mosaic Tile (Pack of 4) $117.21 Perfect for your kitchen, bathroom or backsplash, these SomerTile tiles feature an elegant black-and-white design. These tiles are impervious to water. Four (4) cases of four (4) tiles Materials: Glass Color: Black/white Transitional design P.E.I. rating: 1 (suitable for light-duty floors, bathrooms and bedrooms without direct access from outside Residential use only Water absorption impervious (less than 0.5 percent) Each sheet measures 12 inches square x 0.31 inches thick Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected.

500 Tiles (Paperback) $14.21 From press-molded pieces to carved works showcasing spectacular surface treatments, these magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger handcrafted displays here were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make a bold cultural observation. As always in this acclaimed series, all the contributors are accomplished artists, renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates the ultimate kitchen backsplash: a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King and his wife and working partner Xinia Marín fashion large, expressively rendered, and sculptural installations. And Melody Ellis’s low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile.

Fishing View Mosaic 20-tile Wall Mural $242.46 Add exotic style to your home decor with a handmade mosaic tile Mosaic mural tiles for wall covering are hand-painted in Tunisia Wall paneling can be used indoors or outdoors as a wall mural 'Fishing View' design showcases a fisherman holding his reel, with sea, sky and tree in background Mural includes shades of green, brown, blue, white and gold Each tile measures 6 inches high x 6 inches wide x 0.25 inch thick (15 cm high x 15 cm wide x 0.75 cm thick) Mosaic measures 24 inches high x 30 inches wide x 0.25 inch thick (0.60 m high x 0.75 m wide x 0.75 cm thick) Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected. Features: Weather and frost-proof Scratch and UV-resistant Indoor/outdoor use Individually fired tiles World-class handmade finish Each mosaic is beautifully This product is shipping from Tunisia. Please allow up to 10 business days after it has been ship confirmed for delivery handcrafted, and each is unique Tiles can be applied with cement for long-term permanent mounting, or framed for removable applications Sold as a set of twenty (20) tiles Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected. Assembly required

Fasade Moonstone Copper Backsplash Panels (Set of 4) $78.13 Decorative thermoplastic backsplash tiles are easy to cut and install Whether you're remodeling an entire room or simply accenting a small area, these backsplash panels create an instant designer look Perfect for remodeling or new construction, panels are water- and impact-resistant for exceptional durability Includes four 18" x 24" backsplash panels and matching trim package

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Fasade Polished Copper Backsplash Panels (Set of 4) $76.98 Decorative thermoplastic backsplash tiles are easy to cut and install Whether you're remodeling an entire room or simply accenting a small area, these backsplash panels create an instant designer look Perfect for remodeling or new construction, panels are water- and impact-resistant for exceptional durability Includes four 18" x 24" backsplash panels and matching trim package A typical residential installation can be easily completed using a recommended adhesive or double-sided tape, dramatically changing the look of any room in just a few hours Fasade backsplash panels have that authentic patina right out of the box Features quick and easy installation Simple to clean using warm water and soap with a soft cloth Measures 18 inches wide by 24 inches long Covers 12 square feet Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected.

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Mosaic 'Fisherman' 6-tile Ceramic Wall Mural $82.73 Mosaic 'Fisherman' 6-tile ceramic wall mural is hand-painted in exotic Tunisia Ceramic tiles are individually fired and have a world class handmade finish Each mosaic is beautifully handcrafted so no two are exactly alike Imported from Southern Mediterranean Country off of Africa's Northernmost Cape Each tile within the mosaic measures 6 inches long x 6 inches wide x 0.25 inches thick Tiles can be applied using cement for long-term permanent mounting, or can be framed for shorter term applications Approximate overall dimensions: 12 inches high x 18 inches wide x 0.25 inches wide Ceramic tiles per pattern: 6 Suggested uses: Decorative mosaic ceramic tile wall mural, interior decor or exterior decor Individually handcrafted Weather and frost-proof Scratch and UV-resistant Indoor and outdoor use Easy assemblyThis product is shipping from Tunisia. Please allow up to 10 business days after it has been ship confirmed for delivery Note: If order exceeds 125 pounds, it will ship LTL. For LTL purchases, longer shipping time is to be expected.