Tile Suitability
The main difference between my heat printed DoodlePippin tiles, and the kiln-fired 'Fired Ink' version, is in their intended use.
See below for my recommendations for various common tile applications.
| Intended use | Recommended finish | Why? |
| Kitchen Sink splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Bathroom Sink Splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Worktop Splashback | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / Low abrasion |
| Hob Splashback - Gas | Fired Ink | High heat / flame |
| Hob Splashback - Induction | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low to moderate heat |
| Hob splashback - Aga | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low to moderate heat |
| Hob splashback - Electric | Fired Ink | High heat |
| Floors | Fired ink | High abrasion / non slip finish required |
| Shower cubicle | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Shower niche or shelf | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Decorative shower panel | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Conservatory | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Outside | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Decorative tile panel | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Non-working Fireplace Hearth | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Working Fireplace Hearth | Fired Ink | High heat / knocks and scrapes |
| Fireplace cheeks - non working | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low abrasion |
| Fireplace cheeks - working | Fired Ink | High temp |
| Fireplace surround | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low heat / low traffic |
| Swimming Pool interior | Fired Ink | High UV / pool chemicals |
| Swimming Pool - poolside or floor | Fired Ink | High UV / non slip finish required |
| Tabletop - frequent use | Fired Ink | Knocks and scrapes |
| Tabletop - exterior / patio | Fired Ink | High UV / Knocks and scrapes |
| Tabletop - infrequent use | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV / low traffic |
| Coasters / trivets / teapot stands | Fired Ink | Knocks and scrapes |
| Exterior Numbers, Letters & names | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Interior Numbers, Letters & Names | DoodlePippin | Low UV / Low Traffic |
| Stair risers - exterior | Fired Ink | High UV |
| Stair risers - interior | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV / Low Traffic |
| Mosaics - interior use | DoodlePippin OR Fired Ink | Low UV |
| Mosaics - exterior use | Fired Ink | High UV |
More info on the different finishes here:
