FAQ: Before You Buy — What You Need to Know

FAQ: Before You Buy — What You Need to Know

📸 Photo Requirements ($50 Design Service)

  • Submit a clear, well-lit photo — blurry or heavily filtered photos may affect the result
  • Minimum recommended resolution: clear enough to see facial features or key details
  • We do not accept heavily edited, watermarked, or low-resolution images

🧱 Wall Surface Requirements

  • Suitable surfaces: painted drywall (gloss/semi-gloss), ceramic tile, glass, marble, metal, mirror, melamine board, smooth sealed wood
  • Not suitable for: textured walls, brick, stucco, popcorn walls, wallpaper, oily surfaces, unpainted gypsum, wet or shower areas
  • ⚠️ Wait at least 2–4 weeks after painting before applying tiles

Full Surface Compatibility Guide →


📐 Minimum Wall Size

We recommend a minimum wall area of 1.5 m² (16 sq ft) — approx. 51” × 45” — for detailed designs like portraits and pets. Simple patterns can work smaller — contact us if unsure.


🛡️ Our Promise on After-Sales

Every kit is made to order, built specifically for you. Because of this, we’re not able to accept returns — but we do stand behind every order we send out.

  • $50 Design Service: Files are created specifically for your photo. Once design work begins, we’re unable to issue a refund — but if there’s an issue with the files we deliver, we’ll make it right.
  • Tile kits: Made to order for your design. If damaged tiles exceed the built-in surplus included in your kit, we’ll replace them — just send photos within 7 days of delivery and we’ll assess your claim.
  • Not sure before you buy? Email us first — we’re happy to answer any questions before you commit.

Full Shipping & After-Sales Policy →


💬 Still Have Questions?

Email us at hello@8bitclear.com before you order — we respond within 1 business day and are happy to help you decide.