Making A Tile Patio Table Top

Let me show you how to tile a table top or any furniture or decor piece the simple way.

Making a tile patio table top.

Securing your table means obtaining one and then making sure it is secure and stable. I ve done quite a few tiled projects around here. Sand the table top. Tile top patio table overview.

For example if your tile is 3 8 thick and your table is 1 5 thick you would need a strip 1 7 8 wide. More tiling in store for today. If the table has a wooden surface go over it with the coarse sandpaper. This weekend i had my daughters first birthday party planned and wanted to fix the patio table on the deck before the party.

If your table top is made of another material like granite or metal you can skip this step. The table may need to be re glued in places or may need tightening of screws. We expanded the size of our table by fastening a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood to the top of table. Ask to see a porcelain or stone tile or a combination that ll withstand harsh weather conditions.

If a 2 piece is more readily available that is fine allow the excess to project below the bottom of the table top. Step 2 prepare the table. If the table does not stand level sand or plane the long legs until all legs sit firmly on the floor. You guys know i m a sucker for a tiled surface.

To make it easier try to create a pattern that requires no tile cutting. You need to make sure the table is level. The last table top was glass and. The last table top was glass and.

If the table top is made of wood you ll want to make sure that you have a smooth surface to place your mosaic tiles. Building a simple easy free tiled table top for outdoor use fully waterproof using spare tiles left over from another job. Cut the plywood to size based on the tile pattern you have created. Use a hand or belt sander to sand down any rough edges or bulges in the wood.

If necessary replace rusted hardware. Each leg should be placed in one corner of the table. Step 3 the table base. Get your wood and steel at a home center and look for interesting tile at a local tile supplier.

Determine the size of your tabletop. Use a pencil to mark out your design. Attach the legs by nailing directly through the oak 1x4 and a single nail driven down through the table top into the leg.