How To Make A Ceramic Tabletop

Take the marked piece and hold it along the short edge of the table with the end flush to the side.

How to make a ceramic tabletop.

The whole idea for this project started after the husband had brought me home a patio table base he found at the end of someone s driveway aka where people leave things they don t want free for the taking. I will share that i wanted to tile a table several years ago and instead used painters tape to create a tile like grid had my children and neighbors use oil pastels on the individual squares and then put a super thick self leveling sealer on like the kind used on wood in bars top. The ceramic tiles were broken in many small pieces so i was able to match them to fit the edge. You can even use broken pieces of pottery for a mosaic as long as it s relatively flat.

Measure the short end of your table and add the thickness of your molding. In this video i construct two different table using different build methods. Mark this carefully on your molding. However finding the right table top can be difficult because they all have different designs and colors.

Keep your eye out for si. To make it easier try to create a pattern that requires no tile cutting. Use a pencil to mark out your design. In some parts of the table there are a few spaces.

Determine the size of your tabletop. How did you make the mosaic tiles fit the edge of the table. I found 2 iron table bases that needed a new table top. Yes you can make a mosaic design on a tabletop made of wood.

Diy mosaic table tops are a wonderful way to dress up furniture with a handmade touch. A mosaic table top is a fun and creative piece of furniture that can lighten up your space and give it a more artistic vibe. Aside from being attractive tiled tables are durable making them an especially fitting choice for a patio balcony or poolside deck. The ceramic tiles will stick to it very well.

Luckily you can create your own mosaic table top out of an old table that you have sitting around the house. Cut the plywood to size based on the tile pattern you have created. In today s post we ve gathered two great resources for those interested in making a ceramic mosaic table top. This table top is going to be very heavy so make sure you have some muscly helpers to lift it.

How to put ceramic tile on a tabletop. It can be longer but not shorter.