Making A Tile Table Top For Outdoors

If your table top is made of another material like granite or metal you can skip this step.

Making a tile table top for outdoors. Tile a table top. Using a 3 16 trowel spread mastic on the table working in small sections to prevent drying and begin arranging tiles image 1. The playful tile treatment atop this diy patio table turns the humble garden accent into a bespoke treasure. I tiled my patio in 2011 and i absolutely hated the entire experience.

You can build this table with simple tools and basic skills. Second the tiles fit together like a puzzle but an excess of undulations causes trouble. Tile top patio table overview. Be sure to apply a little pressure to set the tiles.

If a 2 piece is more readily available that is fine allow the excess to project below the bottom of the table top. Use a hand or belt sander to sand down any rough edges or bulges in the wood. We expanded the size of our table by fastening a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood to the top of table. Cut the plywood to size based on the tile pattern you have created.

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. Determine the size of your tabletop. This tiled table is simple to make but it s engineered to hold up in any weather. Plus you can customize the top with your choice of any pattern and colors of tile.

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. All the materials are available at home centers and you can build this table with simple tools and basic skills. Ask to see a porcelain or stone tile or a combination that ll withstand harsh weather conditions. In the end it came out pretty good but bent over in the georgia sun mixing mortar and cutting tile wasn t very fun.

To make it easier try to create a pattern that requires no tile cutting. Use a pencil to mark out your design. Use tile nippers to trim tiles to fit as needed image 2. Sand the table top.

Get your wood and steel at a home center and look for interesting tile at a local tile supplier.