Inner Vision Imaging can print your image onto archival matte paper, beautiful photo rag fine art paper, or canvas, ceramic tile and aluminum. Whichever you choose, the results will be rewarding. And we can even arrange to have your restored image framed. But we can do so much more. We can put your image onto a variety of materials to create results you may have never dreamed possible. Framed murals, coaster sets, cutting boards, backsplash inlays, shower stall murals, artistic accents for your pool or pool area. The options are almost endless. Here are the materials we work with.
Gloss Ceramic: Deepest colors and greatest vibrancy. Relatively soft surface that will scratch easily. Best used for decorative purposes only. Makes fantastic murals, table top art (using easel backs) and framed artwork. Care should be taken to avoid abrasive cleaners.
Satin Ceramic: Provides a much harder surface than gloss ceramic with a sheen that accents many images to advantage. Almost as glossy as the gloss ceramic. (You have to look real close!) Great for backsplash and shower applications.
Matte Ceramic: The hardest of the ceramic surfaces. Best ceramic surface for use in table tops and other applications subject to heavy use.
Smooth Porcelain: Very hard, scratch resistant surface suitable for furniture applications and can even be used as hot plates. Provides a silky, satin look with an almost liquid effect on some images. Great for showers and backsplash applications.
Stone Textured Porcelain (“aqua tile”): High gloss “stone-like” porcelain with a very hard surface. The stone provides an “old world” look while the porcelain finish will stand up to heat and repeated cleaning. Good for kitchen applications where splash resistance is a concern. Use for hot plates and coasters. Works well with floral images.
Tumbled Marble: Beautiful “old world” material that makes unique murals. Can be sealed with commercial stone sealer to increase resistance to stains from splashes in the kitchen. Unique grain in every piece results in one-of-a-kind results. Best surface for still life images in European or Mediterranean settings. Also good for coasters. Very heavy.
Textured Glass: Unique, tempered material with a pebble textured surface, certified for use as flooring but suitable for many applications. The image is on the back of the glass and thus completely protected from scratching and abrasion. Good alternative for outdoor applications, although not recommended for use in harsh, direct sunlight. Great for furniture and cabinet use. Incredible potential for integration into table or bar tops. Can be back lit for dramatic effect.
Smooth Glass: Like textured glass above, the image is on the back and therefore protected. Makes stunning accent pieces and murals with great color depth. Wonderful to back light.
Aluminum: The best material for outdoor applications. (We can make custom license plates from your images.) Create outdoor art for patio or pool areas. Large murals in aluminum look almost three dimensional!! Create gloss prints and frame them without glass!! Results are far superior than anything that can be created with photo papers. You have to see it to believe it!!!
Easelback tiles, coasters and glass trivet on display at Vista Galleries in Dunedin, Florida (visit them at www.vistagalleriesofdunedin.com)