Laser Settings for Ceramic Tile
Can you laser engrave ceramic tile?
Yes — glazed tile engraves directly on CO2, and the Norton White Tile method (paint the tile white, engrave through, seal) produces near-photographic black-on-white results on cheap tiles. UV lasers mark glazes cleanly with no thermal shock.
CO210.6 µm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic tile (glazed) | Engrave | 300–400 mm/s | 30–50% | 1 | 60 W |
✓ EngraveNorton White Tile method gives near-photographic black on white.
UV355 nm settings
| Variant | Operation | Speed | Power | Passes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic (glazed) | Mark | slow–medium | moderate | multiple | 40 kHz |
✓ MarkPaint pale tile dark first for strong contrast.
PrepPreparation & technique
For the Norton method: flat white spray paint in thin coats, engrave your (inverted-logic) image, then seal. Paint pale tile dark first for contrast with UV.
⚠ SafetyGlaze dust — extraction on and wipe down after.
LearnMatching tutorials
All values are starting points at the stated reference wattage. Run a test grid on your own machine and material batch first.