how do i put mosaic tiles onto the top of a nightstand?
June 1, 2009
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June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Since its a place that won t get set on or water applied you can lightly sand the finish of the top. Wipe clean with a tack rag or some mineral spirits on a rag to get it dust free.
Use a mastic and apply with a proper sized notched trowel. This is called an CWM trowel. You can get an economy trowel for about 5$.
Pre lay out and have all your cuts ready, spread mastic and place tile in mastic , moving back and forth a bit to "set" them into the mastic. Wipe any mastic off the tiles w/ a clean damp sponge. Let dry for 24 hours. Grout as directed
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Here's a great blog on Mosaic Tiles First and foremost:
http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/MosaicTileMedallions-AddaPersonalTouchofElgancetoYourFloor.xhtml
It has some pretty pictures on it so I wanted to share. Also if you're looking for an adhesive so to an online store, or your local store and ask: Here's a good company if you're interested:
http://www.findanyfloor.com/OnlineFloorStores/OnlineFloorStore.xhtml
June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Depending on the current finish of the nightstand you will likely want to sand the top to remove varnish or gloss finish. Then you can use a strong glue like gorilla glue to glue the tiles where you want them. Allow them to dry completely and then grout the tabletop with the grout color of your choice. Make sure to clean off excess grout before it dries or it is difficult to get off.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I did this as a craft with our girls club.
I used 8"x8" pieces of plywood as a base, used glue to adhere pieces of broken dinner plates to the plywood and then used thin set mortar on the piece. Our mistake was not placing the pieces of ceramic close enough together, so the mortar cracked on drying. To fix this, we went over it again, using our fingers to apply the mortar.
The results were spectacular!! The girls were thrilled and so were the moms who received the trivets as Mother's Day gifts.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Use sheets of tiles and lay them straight on. It's the easiest way, grout and your done.