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December 15th, 2009 
Jeff Tile Table Cover
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TILE TABLE COVER Tile Table Covers transform a drab table top (inside or out) into a work of art! Slip cover over a round, square or multi-sided table (up to 48 ) to add charm to your kitchen or patio. Hides nasty, old table. Coordinate indoors withyour countertops. Faux-tile finish protects surfaces from spills, just wipe clean. Cutout the center with scissors to accommodate an umbrella…. |
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Make a Mosaic Tile Birdbath in 7 Easy Steps
By Lynda Hagenson
Have you ever had one of those moments where a great idea hit at a really odd time? I had that happen recently when I cut a tree in our yard. After taking it down to about three-feet tall, it dawned on me that this would be a fabulous place for a birdbath. In a short period of time, I found myself with a delightful yard decoration. Want to add a decorative birdbath to your home? Here’s how I made mine.
I purchased a plain birdbath top for about $12.00 from my local hardware store and began the short seven-step process.
1. Using mortar, I attached the birdbath to the top of the tree stump. (Here’s a tip: I found out later it would have been much easier to work with the birdbath separately by placing it on a table at the right height.)
2. I created a mosaic design by drawing the pattern on a sheet of paper first. Once I had a design to work with I then drew it onto the birdbath using a pencil. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect. This outline is just a general guideline to be used for the tile layout.
3. I then set just a few pieces of tile, measuring between them to ensure a uniform pattern. This is to be certain the pattern is correctly balanced and spaced on the surface.
4. I cut a few leaf shapes out of stained glass and chose several colors from the beautiful Giorbello tile collection offered by WholesalersUSA.com. I also chose a couple of accent gems in different shapes and colors.
5. I then adhered all tiles in place and let the adhesive dry overnight.
6. The following day, I applied the grout giving the birdbath a finished look.
7. I then added a coat of grout sealer, covering the birdbath twice including the bottom. It’s important to use a grout sealer since the piece will be outside and will be holding water.
This is a very easy project! It’s great for both beginners and advanced mosaic artists. The nice thing is that it can be completed in two days (including a day of drying time for the adhesive). And before you know it, you can have an eye-catching new focal point for your yard. (View additional pieces of my mosaic art here: www.MosaicMagic.etsy.com.)
Need tips/instructions on how to cover wood table in mosaic tile?
Can you give me some ideas on how to begin or some pointers? I have ideas but would like to hear from someone who’s done it.
Its a 5×3 ft solid wood kitchen table hand-me-down that I’d like to personalize a bit.
determine what tile you will use first and check the thickness of it. You will need to install a face around the edge of the table and the top of it will need to be the thickness of the tile plus 1/8″ higher than the table top. If you install the tiles with a 1/4″ notched trowel, the tile will be flush with the top of the edge molding and will provide a beautiful finished edge and will secure the grout around the edges.
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