Mosaic Tile Coffee Table Diy
Transform this affordable and generic ikea table into a gorgeous custom and colorful accent table for any room.
Mosaic tile coffee table diy. I did spray it often during the drying process but there still were several hairline cracks in the grout in the morning. We used a wooden table top and sanded grout. I love to create functional pieces of art and seeing this old vintage coffee table where the broken glass top was removed and i saw underneath was plywood which is fine to lay tiles directly onto. The most difficult part of this easy and af.
I cover the top of the table with white paper and use pva glue to fix. I love finding old vintage coffee tables in auctions and could instantly see the potential in this little piece. Find and save ideas about mosaic tables on pinterest. My teenage son and i made a beautiful round mosaic tile table based on it.
Mid century modern boomerang shaped mosaic tile coffee table with wrought iron base 630 700. Use tile nippers to trim tiles to fit as needed image 2. To make a mosaic table top smash your tiles into different shapes or buy premade pieces then arrange them into your desired design on a sheet of butcher paper. Using a 3 16 trowel spread mastic on the table working in small sections to prevent drying and begin arranging tiles image 1.
Next prepare the table top by sanding cleaning and sealing the surface. 24 5ʺw 16 5ʺd 19 5ʺh murrieta ca tables coffee tables. If i had more time i would probably cut them with a 45 degree miter. Be sure to apply a little pressure to set the tiles.
Finish tile coffee table. This gives me a clean base to see a design more clearly and the tiles then can be stuck straight on to the paper which also helps with adhesion grip. The choice of colours and design is the tricky but fun part. Make sure to keep the trim flush with the outside of the table top.
I just butted the flat edges of the wood trim together. Pva glue edges i decide to use 10 mm black vitreous glass tiles that are all pre cut and can be laid directly. Again a nicer and more refined finish. Then glue the tiles to the surface of the table working from the outside in as you recreate your design.
Remove glass top i remove safely the top of table and clean the top ready for design.