How to Make a Mosaic Tile Table
Give an old or damaged table top a new look and add color to a room with a unique tile mosaic. Create an original design using old tiles from a previous project or purchase new tiles at your local craft store. Once you have chosen your tiles and have a design in mind, you can begin to create a mosaic tile table top. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Coarse sand paper
- Rag
- Tiles
- Hammer
- Tile cutter
- Tile snips
- Colored pencils
- Tile adhesive
- Butter knife
- Grout
- Grout float
- Sponge
- Tile sealant
- Small paint brush
Instructions
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Sand the old finish off the table top using a coarse grade of sand paper. This will prepare the surface for the adhesive. Wipe the table top clean with a damp rag. It is best to apply the tiles to a flat, clean, dry surface.
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Prepare your tile. If the tiles you have selected are too large for your design, you can break them up with a hammer or cut them with a tile cutter or tile snips. It is important that your tiles are all the same thickness.
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Transfer your design to the table top if you have a specific design in mind. Use colored pencils to indicate the placement of the tiles in your mosaic design.
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Spread a tile adhesive on the backs of each tile using an old butter knife. Place the tiles 1/8 inch apart or less, working from the center of the table top outward. Allow the tiles to dry completely according to the product's instructions.
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Grout the tile mosaic using a grout float. Make sure the grout is well imbedded in the tile design.
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Wipe off excess grout from the tiles using a damp sponge. Allow them to dry overnight.
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Apply a water-resistant sealant using a small paint brush. This step only needs to be done if the table is used outside. Let the sealant dry overnight.
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Tips & Warnings
When you plan your design, keep in mind avoiding grout rivers and think about how you want the tiles to flow together.
Do not attempt a mosaic table if you have never done a mosaic before. Start with a smaller project and work up to this.
