ORCA 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile Blanks — Glossy - 48/Case
Product Type:
Tiles
Product Details
xThe ORCA 4.25 in glossy ceramic tile is a square photo blank, 48 to a case, whose glaze gives prints deeper color and more contrast than the matte version. It is the 4.25 in tile to choose for photo magnets and small framed gifts.
Print shops and custom gift businesses reach for the glossy 4.25 when a customer hands over a favorite photo, because the wet-look finish is what people associate with premium photo gifts. Keep it to a single subject; group photos and detailed scenes need a 6 x 8 or larger. Custom photo tiles list for about $8 to $21 on Etsy, typically near $12, and at that price, for example, a case returns $576 against $70.32.
Specs at a glance
- Size: 4.25 x 4.25 in, the standard bathroom tile size
- Finish: glossy
- Material: ceramic
- Press: 400 F for 3 to 5 minutes, medium pressure, face down on blowout paper
- SKU 54405, 48 per case
- $70.32 per case of 48 (about $1.46 each)
Who buys it
- Photo magnet sellers
- Gift shops pairing tiles with cherry or pecan frames
Why buy it from Photo USA
Glossy costs the same $1.46 as matte, so the right finish is free, and Photo USA stays a strong wholesale source for 4.25 in tiles. Orders usually leave our docks within a day. We stock hundreds of blank styles, including the matching 4 x 4 tile frames; see what to compare when choosing a blanks supplier. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 54405 |
| PKG/PCS | 48/units |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Coating brand | ORCA Coatings® |
| Decoration process | Dye Sublimation |
| Decoration location | Fremont ,CA |
| Manufacturer | Photo USA Electronic Graphic Inc. |
Shipping & Return
xShipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA or Kentucky warehouse, whichever gets your order to you fastest. See our full Shipping Policy for delivery estimates, international restrictions, and weight-based rate details.
Returns
14-day return window from the date of delivery, on unused items in their original packaging. Contact us before sending anything back to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or not as described, we cover return shipping and there is no restocking fee. For returns due to a change of mind or an ordering error, return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, original shipping charges are non-refundable, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
See our full Refund Policy for details.
FAQ
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Glossy versus the matte version?
Same size, same $70.32 a case. Glossy gives you deeper color and more contrast, so it is the one for photo work. Matte is better for anything that gets handled.
What is the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy used for?
Photo magnets, small framed gifts, and mosaic and backsplash projects where the standard 4.25 in bathroom tile size matters.
How many come in a case of the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
48 per case, roughly $1.46 each.
What are the press settings for the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
400 F for 3 to 5 minutes, medium pressure, image face down on blowout paper.
What artwork works best on the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
At 4.25 in a single subject works. Group photos and detailed scenes need the 6 x 8 or larger.
Frame option for the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
Our 4 x 4 tile frames in cherry and pecan are built for this size and turn a $1.44 blank into a finished gift.
How much can I make selling glossy 4.25 inch photo magnets?
Since custom photo tiles list for about $8 to $21 on Etsy and typically near $12, a $12 photo magnet, for example, on a $1.46 glossy tile leaves about $10.54 before the magnet backing. Framed, the same tile becomes a finished gift at a higher price.
Is a glossy 4.25 inch tile better for photo gifts or coasters?
Photo gifts. The glaze gives deeper color and contrast, while the matte version suits coasters and anything handled often.
Where is the best place to buy glossy 4.25 inch tiles in bulk?
Photo USA sells 48 glossy tiles for $70.32, about $1.46 each, one case minimum. Glossy tile orders typically leave Fremont, CA or Kentucky within 24 hours.
How do I order glossy 4.25 inch tiles?
Add SKU 54405 to your cart, one case of 48, and we normally ship within a day. Ask us about pallet pricing.
When should I buy glossy photo tiles for Christmas gifts?
Early November is the comfortable deadline, leaving time to frame, test and list before Black Friday, with the end of November as the hard cutoff for Christmas delivery. We ship within 24 hours.
Which glossy 4.25 inch tile gifts sell best during the holidays?
Single-subject photo magnets and framed mini portraits in cherry or pecan frames. Office buyers can start with bulk Christmas gifts for employees.
Which photo designs pop on glossy 4.25 inch tiles?
Bright pet portraits, beach and vacation snapshots, newborn photos with the birth date, and Christmas card style family photos set in our cherry or pecan frames.
Can I turn glossy 4.25 inch tiles into graduation or Father's Day gifts?
Yes. Try a senior portrait with the class year, a dad and kids photo with a short caption, a fishing trip snapshot, or a team photo framed as a coach's thank you.
Are glossy photo magnets a good Friendsmas favor for a friend group?
They are a low cost favor that fits the trend. Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, is growing, and personalized friend gifts are one of the strongest gift trends this year. Print a group photo for each friend, a pet photo for each pet owner in the group, or the party date with everyone's names.
When should I order 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile blanks for personalized holiday gifts?
Order by early November. Deloitte's 2026 holiday survey found shoppers expect to spend 28% of their holiday budget by the end of October, and 20% plan to buy personalized or monogrammed gifts, so personalized photo tiles sell early. Photo USA sells the ORCA 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile at $70.32 for a case of 48. It ships within one business day from Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY, with a one case minimum and no minimum number of cases. Allow one to two weeks per personalized order in December for photos, proofs, pressing and shipping. Our guide to why the 2026 holiday rush starts now covers lead times and a prep calendar for personalized orders.
Same size, same $70.32 a case. Glossy gives you deeper color and more contrast, so it is the one for photo work. Matte is better for anything that gets handled.
What is the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy used for?
Photo magnets, small framed gifts, and mosaic and backsplash projects where the standard 4.25 in bathroom tile size matters.
How many come in a case of the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
48 per case, roughly $1.46 each.
What are the press settings for the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
400 F for 3 to 5 minutes, medium pressure, image face down on blowout paper.
What artwork works best on the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
At 4.25 in a single subject works. Group photos and detailed scenes need the 6 x 8 or larger.
Frame option for the 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile, Glossy?
Our 4 x 4 tile frames in cherry and pecan are built for this size and turn a $1.44 blank into a finished gift.
How much can I make selling glossy 4.25 inch photo magnets?
Since custom photo tiles list for about $8 to $21 on Etsy and typically near $12, a $12 photo magnet, for example, on a $1.46 glossy tile leaves about $10.54 before the magnet backing. Framed, the same tile becomes a finished gift at a higher price.
Is a glossy 4.25 inch tile better for photo gifts or coasters?
Photo gifts. The glaze gives deeper color and contrast, while the matte version suits coasters and anything handled often.
Where is the best place to buy glossy 4.25 inch tiles in bulk?
Photo USA sells 48 glossy tiles for $70.32, about $1.46 each, one case minimum. Glossy tile orders typically leave Fremont, CA or Kentucky within 24 hours.
How do I order glossy 4.25 inch tiles?
Add SKU 54405 to your cart, one case of 48, and we normally ship within a day. Ask us about pallet pricing.
When should I buy glossy photo tiles for Christmas gifts?
Early November is the comfortable deadline, leaving time to frame, test and list before Black Friday, with the end of November as the hard cutoff for Christmas delivery. We ship within 24 hours.
Which glossy 4.25 inch tile gifts sell best during the holidays?
Single-subject photo magnets and framed mini portraits in cherry or pecan frames. Office buyers can start with bulk Christmas gifts for employees.
Which photo designs pop on glossy 4.25 inch tiles?
Bright pet portraits, beach and vacation snapshots, newborn photos with the birth date, and Christmas card style family photos set in our cherry or pecan frames.
Can I turn glossy 4.25 inch tiles into graduation or Father's Day gifts?
Yes. Try a senior portrait with the class year, a dad and kids photo with a short caption, a fishing trip snapshot, or a team photo framed as a coach's thank you.
Are glossy photo magnets a good Friendsmas favor for a friend group?
They are a low cost favor that fits the trend. Friendsmas, holiday parties with friends, is growing, and personalized friend gifts are one of the strongest gift trends this year. Print a group photo for each friend, a pet photo for each pet owner in the group, or the party date with everyone's names.
When should I order 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile blanks for personalized holiday gifts?
Order by early November. Deloitte's 2026 holiday survey found shoppers expect to spend 28% of their holiday budget by the end of October, and 20% plan to buy personalized or monogrammed gifts, so personalized photo tiles sell early. Photo USA sells the ORCA 4.25 in. Ceramic Tile at $70.32 for a case of 48. It ships within one business day from Fremont, CA or Shepherdsville, KY, with a one case minimum and no minimum number of cases. Allow one to two weeks per personalized order in December for photos, proofs, pressing and shipping. Our guide to why the 2026 holiday rush starts now covers lead times and a prep calendar for personalized orders.
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