Comprehensive guide to ceramic printing and surface additives.
The tile and ceramic industry has witnessed a fundamental transformation in decoration technology over the past two decades. The transition from traditional silk-screen printing to digital inkjet printing has enabled the production of more complex and realistic designs. However, this new technology requires specialized additives that prepare the body and glaze surface for better ink reception. Kimia Ceram Zarin's printing and surface additives include products for pre-print surface preparation, improved ink spreading on surfaces, and creating textural and tactile effects. These products are compatible with leading digital printing systems such as System Ceramics, Durst, and EFI, delivering reproducible results.
The printing and surface additives range includes several main groups. Undercoats create a uniform layer on the glaze and improve ink absorption. Surface tension modifiers prevent irregular ink spreading. Texture products create three-dimensional and tactile effects on the tile surface. And final protective coatings increase surface resistance against abrasion and chemicals. Dosage varies depending on product type and application method (spray, curtain, or roller), and Kimia Ceram Zarin's technical team optimizes parameters for each production line.
Are these additives compatible with all digital printers?
Kimia Ceram Zarin's printing additives are compatible with most industrial digital printing systems. However, initial testing on the production line is recommended to ensure full compatibility.