Etching Ceramic Tile

Computer printer and white paper.

Etching ceramic tile.

White ceramic tiles i used 4 25 x 4 25. And then color it to add contrast. It leaves behind a dull flat impression. Practice on a scrap piece of ceramic tile before engraving your design.

Kathy s free chicago flag ceramic coaster template pdf fits 4 25 x 4 25 sized ceramic tiles or you can scale it up on a copier. Etching adds designs or words to tiles by reacting with the materials in the tile to remove them. For detailed glass etching instructions and information about the materials i used see my pi e plate project tutorial. How to etch tile.

The etching process removes the glossy glaze layer leaving a rough ceramic layer perfect for coloring. Used alongside any bathworks do it yourself refinishing kits and in combination with good preparation ez etch creates an undeniable bond that achieves the like factory new finish. What you need glossy finish ceramic tile. Jan 22 2017 etch ceramic tile.

Here s the fast forward version for the tiles. Bathworks ez etch etching paste is used to bathworks ez etch etching paste is used to remove any residual finish that remains on porcelain or ceramic surfaces prior to the refinishing process. This helps you learn the best way to hold the tile and rotary tool as well as how much pressure to use when engraving.