How to Prepare Your Logo for a Mosaic: Files, Sizes and Colors

Almost any logo can become a mosaic, and you don't need to be a designer to get it right. This guide covers what file to send, how big things need to be, how we match your colors, and the small changes that make a logo look its best in tile.

What file to send

If you only have your logo on a sign, a menu or a website, a straight-on photo works. Our designers will trace it.

Before and after: from logo to mosaic

The Oyster Manor logo became an entrance mosaic with a gold-finish metal oyster and lettering in tile. Read the full case study.

How big should the lettering be?

Size matters more in mosaic than in print, because each tile is a building block. In a standard grid with 1-inch tiles, the thinnest line we can show is one tile wide, so very small text or thin lines get lost.

• Entrance lettering: aim for letters at least 6–8 inches tall so they read from standing height.
• Fine details and small text: choose hand-cut tile or metal lettering, which handle thin lines far better than a grid.
• Taglines and phone numbers: often better left off, or kept short and large.

How colors are matched

Send your brand colors (Pantone or HEX codes if you have them). We match each one to the closest of our 170+ tile colors, and you'll see the result in your mockup. Browse them in our tile color chart. Metal lettering comes in gold, silver, black or bronze.

Simplify for the best result

1. Remove the very fine details. Gradients can work, but tiny elements and hairline details get lost in tile.
2. Cut the clutter. Keep the name and symbol; drop the small phone number or web address.
3. Thicken thin lines if your logo is going into a grid.
4. Choose a strong contrast between lettering and background, such as dark on light or gold on black.
5. Check orientation. Tell us which way people walk in, so the lettering reads the right way up.

What to measure

• The overall size of the mosaic (width × length)
• The space around it, and what the surrounding floor is
• Whether it is indoors, outdoors, or in a wet area
• If going into an existing floor: the depth of that floor, so the mosaic sits flush

A photo of the space helps a lot, too.

No logo yet? Try a font

If you just want your name or a word, preview it in 20 lettering fonts with our free font tool, then send us your favorite.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best file format for a mosaic logo?

A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) is best. A high-resolution PNG or JPG is fine for most logos, and we can redraw from a photo or sketch.

Can you match my brand colors exactly?

We match each brand color to the closest of our 170+ tile colors and show you the result in your mockup before anything is made.

Can very small text be made in mosaic?

Small text works best in metal lettering or hand-cut tile. In a 1-inch grid, lines thinner than a tile can't be shown.

Do I need a designer?

No. Send whatever you have and our designers will prepare it for mosaic.