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Q: Are these murals hand-painted?
A: No. A digital technique is used that gives a remarkably accurate reproduction of the artist’s work. With hand-painting, the quality of the finished work is largely dependent upon the painter’s ability to paint like a Master. We know we can’t paint like Monet, so we don’t attempt to.
Q: Do you do custom work?
A: Yes, no problem. We can do a custom size or crop of any of the images offered on the site. Alternatively, we can create a mural from an image you provide, so long as the image is not under copyright protection, and is of adequate quality (resolution and clarity) for the mural you want. Please note that we do impose a surcharge for custom work. Contact John at Countertops Plus ( john@countertopsplustubs.com, or phone 405-216-3091) to get a quote on a custom mural.
Q: Can these tiles be used for backsplashes?
A: Absolutely. That is the most common place to put them.
Q: Can these tiles be used outdoors?
A: No, we’re sorry, but the level of UV rays outdoors will damage the tiles.
Q: Can these tiles be used as flooring? For countertops?
A: The glass tiles are suitable for flooring and for countertops, as well as for backsplashes, showers, etc.. They have a slightly rippled surface to increase traction. Our ceramic and marble tiles are not appropriate for flooring or for countertops.
We are often asked about the differences between the various types of tile offered; the following table summarizes this information.
| Tile Type |
Tile Size(s) Available |
Tile Finish |
Indoor Walls? |
Indoor Backsplashes? |
Indoor Floors? |
Indoor Countertops? |
Outdoor Use |
| Ceramic |
4.25", 6", 8" |
Matte; smooth finish; straight edges,
square corners |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Tumbled Marble |
4", 6" |
Matte; some
irregularities on the faces of the tiles;
edges are purposefully distressed
for an olde-worlde look; corners are
sometimes chipped or missing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Glass |
6" |
Rippled surface; some sheen;
straight edges, square corners |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Q: Why are the prices so different for ceramic, tumbled marble and glass murals?
A: The difference in pricing is due to the difference in the cost of raw materials: glass tiles cost more than tumbled marble tiles, and tumbled marble tiles cost more than ceramic tiles.
Q: Do you offer glossy-finish murals?
A: For our ceramic and tumbled marble tiles, the matte finish is significantly harder than a glossy finish, and hence it is more durable. For that reason, we only provide matte-finish ceramic and tumbled-marble tiles.
If you want a little more sheen, you might go with the glass tiles. The glass tiles are of a different design, as the image is actually viewed through the glass. They have a very hard, rippled surface with a slight sheen.
Q: What is the exact size and thickness of the tile?
A: The size and thickness varies:
· 4.25” ceramic tiles measure 4.25”x4.25”, and are ¼” thick.
· 6” ceramic tiles measure 6” x 6”, and are ¼” thick.
· 8” ceramic tiles measure just shy of 8” by 8”, and are ¼” thick.
· 4” tumbled marble tiles measure just shy of 4”x4”, and are 3/8” thick.
· 6” tumbled marble tiles measure just shy of 6”x6”, and are 3/8” thick.
· 6” glass tiles measure exactly 6” x 6”, and are ¼” thick.
Q: How do I clean my mural?
A: You can clean your mural with soap and water, Windex or Formula 409. Please remember NOT to use bleaches or abrasives, as they can harm your mural. Products such as Softscrub should not be used.
If you get grease on your mural, we suggest using full-strength dish soap (the liquid that you use for hand-washing of dishes, NOT detergent intended for your dishwasher). Squirt it directly on the tile, then wash it off with water and a soft cloth.
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