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I'm not sure if anyone out there can help, as I have done a search and nothing came up, but thought this was worth a shot.
My sister is contemplating buying some pictures on tiles for her husband's big birthday at the end of the month and wants to know anything about picture tiles. We have framed them before in the shop but she just wants to know if any type of tile(that is painted on) or finish is better for quality and longevity etc.
Before I joined the Guild I was a glass maker and ceramicist; all somewhat hazy in the mists of time but I'll try to help.
Provided the design is properly fired onto the tile then it will become part of the glaze and should last as long as the tile does. I think the longevity and quality is more to do with the skill of the craftsman than the type of tile. I could get technical and start talking 'glaze fit' and firing temperatures, which will have a bearing, but basically if you're buying tiles from a professional ceramicist/decorator they should know what they're doing in that regard.
It's also possible to apply a type of cold glaze which isn't fired on; in theory that could scratch off, but if the item is framed and glazed that won't be an issue. Lightfastness will depend entirely on the particular cold-glaze product chosen.
