Ceramic Tile
☀ UV Stable
Overview
Ceramic and porcelain tiles. CO2 lasers can mark the glaze surface permanently. Diode lasers can mark with laser-marking spray. The glaze crackles and permanently darkens. Beautiful results on white tiles.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Pros
- Permanent engravings
- Heat resistant
- Waterproof
- Durable for outdoor use
- Inexpensive
- Widely available
- Good for coasters and plaques
Cons
- Hard surface can reflect laser
- Glazed tiles need power adjustment
- Uneven glaze thickness affects consistency
- Can crack with too much heat
- Not all tiles engrave well
Best For
- Photo tiles
- memorial tiles
- decorative kitchen tiles
- coasters
- custom home decor
Avoid For
- Cutting ceramic (impossible at these wattages)
- unglazed rough tile surfaces (inconsistent)
Laser Compatibility
Tiles cannot be cut by diode/CO2 laser. CO2 engraves surface with frosted appearance. Diode 20W: slow 100mm/s 100% multiple passes. Apply white paint or special tile transfer paper for better contrast. Fiber laser marks glazed surface directly.
Brands
White glossy ceramic tiles from home improvement storesporcelain tileSaltillo tile