How To Glue Tile To Wood Table
Place the masonite on the thinset smooth side down and apply a light even pressure over the entire surface.
How to glue tile to wood table. Clean excess thinset from the edges of the table. Prepare grout powder by mixing it with water until it is the consistency of peanut butter. Apply a thin coat of tile adhesive to the back of each tile and place it on the mastic. Coat front and back of the board to ensure it does not absorb any tile adhesive.
I originally wanted to try to save the wood grain pattern on top but when i saw that tile i knew it d be perfect for this table. Install the cut tile just as you did the full size tile. A rolling pin makes a nice tool for this purpose. Then i took it outside and gave it one or two quick coats of spray with primer.
When all of the tiles are down lightly press them into the mastic with your hands to set them. Lift a dollop of grout with a rubber grout float. Spread a layer of thinset onto the backerboard using a notched trowel. I cleaned up the table and then sanded here or there where there were bumps or scratches etc for a smooth finish.
If the tiles are translucent.