Tile & Stone Specialty

Custom Waterjet
Medallions

Logos, crests, compass rose, and bespoke medallion patterns in stone and tile.

The Craft Behind the Pattern

JP Dynasty interprets the emblem. AWL cuts it clean.

Medallion work runs through JP Dynasty, a sister tile and stone brand under the same ownership, using AWL’s waterjet equipment at the same Orange, CA facility. A medallion isn’t just a machine output: it’s a translation of an emblem, logo, crest, or bespoke pattern into stone and tile at a scale that holds up visually in the finished space. That translation is craft work, not machine work. We do not sell, stock, or source tile or stone — customer supplies all material, we fabricate it.

20+ years of medallion fabrication on one side. OMAX waterjet precision on the other. Same facility. Same project. Same commercial relationship. The medallion you approve in review is the medallion that arrives on pallet for installation.

At a glance

Custom waterjet-cut medallions in marble, granite, natural stone, and porcelain from 24 inches residential to 10+ feet commercial. Logo reproduction, compass rose, family and civic crests, historic patterns, and bespoke emblem design through JP Dynasty. Proof review before cutting; full dry-fit before ship.

Capabilities

Emblem-Scale to Lobby-Scale.

Medallion fabrication spans two orders of magnitude in scale, from 24-inch residential accents to 10 and 12-foot commercial centerpieces. The waterjet holds tight piece-to-piece tolerances regardless of overall size (depending on material, thickness, and geometry), which means a 60-piece compass rose at lobby scale lands with the same tight fit as a 12-piece medallion in a private foyer. Logo reproduction from vector files renders cleanly; typography within medallions cuts down to minimum letter heights that vary by material and get confirmed during proofing.

24″ – 12′
Diameter Range
Tight
Piece-to-Piece · Material-Dependent
Logo-Ready
Vector File Reproduction
Typography
Letterforms Cut Clean
Dry-Fit
Assembled Before Ship
Multi-Panel
12′+ in Coordinated Sections
Materials

Color, Contrast,
Vein Direction.

Medallion material selection is about the interplay of the pieces, not just the individual stones. A medallion with all closely-matched stones reads as a unified surface pattern. A medallion with deliberate color separation reads as a figure-ground composition with clear visual hierarchy. We guide material selection to the effect you’re trying to achieve. Mixed-media medallions combining stone with brass, bronze, or aluminum accents cut on the same waterjet platform and dry-fit together before ship.

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Design Approach

Focal Medallion vs
Full-Floor Pattern.

A medallion can be the entire design or it can be the centerpiece of a broader pattern. The choice affects material scope, installation complexity, and cost. A focal medallion with complementary field tile is the more common approach for residential work and small commercial spaces. A full-floor pattern with medallion integrated into continuous geometry suits large commercial and hospitality lobbies where the floor as a whole is a design statement.

Focal Medallion

  • Medallion as centerpiece, surrounded by complementary field tile
  • Lower overall material cost than full-floor pattern
  • Installer coordinates field tile separately from medallion
  • Works well in residential foyers and small commercial
  • Medallion is the design; field is the frame

Full-Floor Pattern

  • Medallion integrated into continuous geometric pattern
  • All pattern pieces fabricated together in coordinated panels
  • Higher total material cost and longer fabrication timeline
  • Suits large commercial lobbies and hospitality spaces
  • Floor as a whole reads as a designed composition

Not sure which approach fits your space? Send dimensions and the design intent, and JP Dynasty will recommend the scope that balances visual impact against budget and timeline.

The Process

From Emblem to Finished Stone.

01.

Design Intake & Proofing

Logo file, emblem reference, or concept sketch comes in. JP Dynasty produces a scaled proof showing the medallion at target diameter, with material assignments per piece. You review and approve proportion, typography legibility, and material palette before any material is committed.

02.

Material Intake & Verification

You source the stone or tile from your preferred supplier and ship it to our Orange, CA facility — we do not stock or sell material. For high-end natural stone where veining matters, we recommend a slab visit on your side before shipping. On arrival we verify material condition, confirm it matches the approved layout, and flag any issues before cutting begins.

03.

Waterjet Cutting & Dry-Fit

Each piece cut on the OMAX with tile-specific feeds. Full dry-fit assembly in our shop before packing. Dry-fit photograph sent to you for sign-off so you see the actual finished appearance before the crate ships.

04.

Install-Ready Crating

Pieces numbered in installation order and crated with alignment marks, layout drawing, and installation notes. Large multi-panel medallions crate in phased sections matching installation sequence on-site.

Applications

Where Medallions Anchor a Space.

Hotel & Resort Lobbies

Signature floor centerpieces for hospitality entries. Branded medallion or iconic pattern that anchors the first impression guests get of the property.

Corporate Entries

Company logos rendered in stone for headquarters lobbies. Durable, high-end, and more permanent than printed signage or applied graphics.

Civic & Municipal

State seals, city crests, and institutional emblems for civic buildings, courthouses, and government facilities.

Luxury Residential

Foyer medallions with family crest, monogram, or bespoke pattern design. Compass rose, celestial motifs, and classical geometric patterns.

Educational Institutions

University seals and institutional emblems for academic buildings. Patterns sized for high-traffic student flow and built for longevity.

Houses of Worship

Sanctuary floor medallions with liturgical iconography, congregational crests, or historic patterns. Sacred space demands careful proportion and materials.

What to Send

Medallion Projects Start With the Emblem.

For logo-based medallions, a vector file is ideal but not required. For compass rose and classical motifs, JP Dynasty maintains a pattern library you can draw from or modify. For bespoke custom designs, a sketch and a conversation about intent is the starting point.

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Turnaround

Design Time Up Front.
Fabrication Time Predictable.

Lead times depend on scope, complexity, and material. Small residential medallions move faster than mid-scale bespoke work and multi-panel commercial lobby assemblies that involve design iteration and customer-side material sourcing. We will give you an honest timeline after reviewing the project. Rush availability depends on the scope and nature of the project. Call 714-278-9874 with your timeline and we will tell you honestly what is realistic. Design time up front is where the schedule compresses or expands; once the proof is approved, fabrication time is predictable.

Same-Day
Quote Turnaround
Scope-Dependent
Fabrication Lead Time
Call to Discuss
Rush Availability
Example Work

Recent Medallion Work.

Multi-stone medallion with integrated logo typography, fabricated for a branded hospitality floor installation.
Natural stone and glass medallion for a residential foyer. Piece-to-piece vein matching coordinated during slab selection.
Stone medallion with brass inlay accents. Mixed-material fabrication on a single waterjet run with full dry-fit before ship.
Large-scale commercial medallion set into a continuous floor pattern for an architectural lobby installation.
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Common Questions

Medallion FAQs.

What sizes can a waterjet medallion be?
Typical scale runs from a 24-inch residential foyer medallion up to 10 to 12 feet for commercial lobby installations. Smaller accent medallions down to 12 inches are possible for wall or tabletop insets. Larger assemblies above 12 feet are fabricated in coordinated panels that join on-site; we plan the seam locations so they hide within the pattern geometry rather than disrupting the visual read.
Can you cut our company logo into a medallion?
Yes. Logo reproduction in stone and tile is one of the most common medallion requests from hospitality, corporate, and municipal clients. Send us a vector logo file (AI, EPS, SVG, or a layered PDF). Raster logos (JPG, PNG) can work too but we redraw them as vectors before cutting. We confirm color and contrast against the material palette, advise on scale that preserves legibility at viewing distance, and produce a proof you approve before cutting. Typography within the logo cuts cleanly down to a minimum letter height that varies by material and is confirmed during proofing.
What is the difference between a medallion and a floor inlay?
A medallion is a focal, self-contained pattern piece, typically circular, oval, or emblem-shaped, that reads as the central subject of the floor. An inlay is a broader category that includes medallions but also includes borders, field patterns, and multi-area accent work integrated into a larger floor design. Most medallion installations actually include both: a central medallion surrounded by complementary field tile or a border band that frames the medallion. We fabricate both and treat them as coordinated elements of a single design.
Can a medallion include text or letterforms?
Yes. Text in medallions is handled in two ways. For decorative or traditional lettering (serif, Roman capitals, calligraphic script) we cut the letterforms as inlay pieces from contrasting material. For modern sans-serif logos and contemporary text, we can cut negative-space letterforms with inlay fills or cut the letters as solid pieces depending on the design direction. Minimum letter height and stroke width depend on material; thin strokes in brittle stone require careful planning. We proof the typography at actual scale before cutting so legibility is verified ahead of fabrication.
How do you match color and vein on natural stone medallions?
Material sourcing sits with the customer (and the customer’s supplier) — we do not stock, sell, or source tile or stone. For multi-piece natural stone medallions, the visual role of each piece drives the sourcing conversation on your side. Pieces that should blend seamlessly want to come from the same slab using bookmatched or consecutive stock; pieces meant to provide contrast want slab variety. Once material arrives at our facility, vein direction gets controlled by orienting pieces deliberately during nesting rather than letting the layout optimize purely for yield. For very high-end work where vein matching is critical, JP Dynasty may recommend that you visit the slab yard to select stock before shipping it to us.
Can medallions be installed over an existing floor or does the floor need to be new?
Typically a medallion installs as part of a new floor or a renovation where the surrounding field is being replaced or set fresh. Installing a medallion into an existing intact floor is possible but requires the installer to cut out a precise matching void in the existing floor, which is rarely economical and introduces risk of damaging adjacent tile. Far more common is a scenario where the medallion is the focal point of a full floor renovation, with the surrounding field selected to complement the medallion.
What lead time should I plan for a large commercial medallion?
Lead times depend on scope, complexity, and material. Large commercial medallions (multi-material, logo reproduction, multi-panel assemblies) include design iteration, customer-side material sourcing time (especially on natural stone where slab selection may require yard visits before shipment), fabrication, full dry-fit assembly in our shop, and phased crating for shipment. We will give you an honest timeline after reviewing the project. Rush availability depends on the scope and nature of the project. Call 714-278-9874 with your timeline and we will tell you honestly what is realistic. Cutting the design stage short on a high-visibility medallion typically costs more in rework than it saves in lead time; plan accordingly.
Can you produce a medallion for exterior use?
Yes, with caveats. Exterior installations require careful material selection. Granite, porcelain, and certain engineered stones weather well; marble, limestone, and travertine are more vulnerable to freeze-thaw damage, chemical staining from de-icing agents, and UV fading over time. For exterior medallions in warm climates without freeze-thaw exposure, more material options remain on the table. In cold climates or high-traffic exterior commercial, we steer strongly toward granite and commercial-grade porcelain. Sealing and periodic maintenance are non-negotiable for exterior stone installations.

Ready to Design Your Medallion?

Send your logo, emblem reference, or design concept. We’ll scale a proof and quote the work honestly.

Start the DesignCall 714-278-9874