I ink marbled these stone tiles, then coat with a high gloss resin to give an ultra shiny finish which is durable. I apply a coloured baize to the base to protect your surfaces, the baize is easily removed if you want to use a wall tiles. They make great gifts as coasters, decorative displays and look great along with white or single tone tiles on your kitchen wall, bathroom, in a strip above hand basins or anywhere you choose to put them!