Empire Imaging is proud to introduce tiles into our line of media onto which we are able to put your image. The tile UV rating is six years and in the limited sun of the northwest the tiles last much longer, even outdoors. Images can be "printed" on a single tile up to giant murals using a process called dye sublimation.

Please email us with any questions about the tiles and check back for more examples and information.

What is dye sublimation?

Dye sublimation is the process of solid dye particles changing into gas using heat and pressure, then bonding with any polymers (Polyester) present, and changing back into a solid.

Basically, it is the method of applying an image to specially coated ceramics, metals and polyester cloth. The dye sublimation process involves three main ingredients: sublimation ink, heat and pressure.

The conversion is initiated by heat and controlled with pressure and time. Hard items such as ceramics require a special coating to accept the sublimation inks while fabrics require at least a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend.

Sublimation ink is unique in it’s ability to convert from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid form. The inks are able to produce photographic quality images that surpass high-end silk-screening and rival offset press results.

What size tiles do you offer?

Single tiles are offered in sizes:

2x2"
3x6"
4.25x4.25"
6x6"
6x8"
8x8"
8x10"
12x12"
3x4" oval
4x5" oval

These sizes can be combined to create any size mural.