How To Make A Mosaic Tile Patio Table

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How to make a mosaic tile patio table. I started by making mirror mosaics of frogs and ivy leaves on Easyboard and adhering them to the steps. These are a series of seven cement garden stairs created for a private residence. Dont be sold on the idea that granite is just for countertops.

Each step is 34 wide by 7 tall. Take one tile at a time and wrap it in cloth. Now lay one quadrant of the paper out onto the clay and cut the edges to match the drawing.

The concrete backer board is roughly the same thickness as the glass top it is replacing and it can rest on the rim of the metal table just as the glass top did. The mosaics wont last very long if they arent sealed with multiple applications of a tile and grout sealer. Fill in between the lines with the appropriate colored tiles to bring the image to life.

Granite isnt only for countertops anymore. Roll out a large ¼-inch thick slab of clay we used white earthenware. To create a mosaic image transfer a pattern onto the wood top with a marker.

A template or stencils are both good tools for this project. Replace Glass Top With Concrete Board. Tables and benches are horizontal surfaces that dont drain water very well.

If you have a wooden table that you want to mosaic for outdoors then attach a piece of 14-inch concrete backer board over the top of the wood and mosaic on that. Next prepare the table top by sanding cleaning and sealing the surface. Ad Collection of World Natural Stones Slabs Marble Travertine Onyx Granite.