![]() It was such an easy fix and it held the tile sheet on the leg perfectly till it was dry.Īfter you apply a big sheet of tile on the leg, cut out a smaller part to cover the bottom of the leg. In the beginning tiling sheet was unwrapping and didn't want to stick together. To my defense, if would be more difficult to align tiles together if they were all different strips, so I did the right thing! Probably if I'd cut the sheet into strips it would be easier to put on, but who is looking for an easy way here? The biggest challenge I faced when tiling this DIY tile table was to apply tile sheets on the legs. ![]() And then you need to add 8 small tile on the bottom. The great thing about it is that you need exactly 1 sheet to wrap up around leg. Tile the table top is relatively easy to put together, fun starts at tiling the legs. I actually started tiling legs first, but if you tile the edge before legs you'll have a smaller gap between the edge and the leg.Ĭut the strip from the tile sheet and apply it on all the edges. Then I'd recommend to move to the sides and tile the sides. Just press the tile sheet on the side and hold it for a few seconds. When you get to the edges, it's also relatively simple. Try to use something that doesn't have too many particles (like paper towels don't work, for example, since they leave small fibers behind and it's not a good look). As I mentioned before, wipe all the access with a cloth. Put the tile down on the tabletop and gently but firmly at the same time (whaaat?), press the tile to the adhesive. If you end up putting too much adhesive and it comes out from the gaps, wipe it off, don't let it harden. I'd say apply a ⅛ inch and spread it evenly. I feel it's more of a trial and error, and everyone should find the perfect amount for themselves. You should be generous with the adhesive, so the tile will stick, but not too generous, so it comes out of the spaces in between and messes up the whole thing. Choose the spreader that has V-notch.įew things to mention about the process. Then, take the adhesive spreader and put the adhesive on the table. Wipe your table with a wet cloth to make sure it's clean. I got mine from the Facebook marketplace for free, and you can imagine how excited I was to transform it!Īs you can see that left bottom side was my first tile that I attached. IKEA LACK side table is perfect for this! It has 2" square legs and 2" square thickness of the table top.īut don't rush to IKEA just yet! Instead, check your local thrift store or Facebook marketplace. Unsanded grout is used on a small 1/16 to ⅛ inch wide and might crack if applied on a wider area. Sanded grout is usually used on larger gaps since sand provides more bonding with the surface. ![]() I can't say that it bothered me too much, but the part of the big sand was somewhat inconvenient.Īfter I did more research about it, it turned out that I made a perfect choice. Unsanded grout is supposed to be smoother and as a result not scratch the tile too much. I clearly got the sanded version, which had little parts of sand and was a bit rough to the touch. I'll be honest with you, I had no idea there were different types of grouts but here we are. There are a lot of different grouts but let's focus on a few components. The next important thing to mention is that you need to choose an appropriate tile adhesive and grout. PIN IT TO MAKE LATER What grout to choose? I'd recommend choosing the color that you would love to stare at for a long time. On this note, I've seen people painting the tiles over, but that might end up super messy, in my humble opinion. When I applied the grout, it wasn't easy to wipe off, and I had to go an extra step to ensure this DIY tile table was shiny clean. It's a matter finish, which I love! But if you are looking for an easier way, probably get the glossy type. The tile is great! I ordered 10 sheets (12x12") but only used 8 and a few squares.Ĭan't wait to get my hands on leftovers and make something fun with it! Hurry up they have a lot of other beautiful colors! And oh goodness, the perfect tile that I was looking for was on sale for $2.99. Amazon also had some ridiculous prices on the sheets of 12x12" tiles.Īnd then I found this store - Bedrosian's tile & stone. I checked a local Home Depot but they were out of stock on any 2x2"s tiles. Surprisingly, it wasn't that easy to locate. My answer is straightforward - the cheapest 2x2" tile you can find! What to you think about this transformation?))) What tile to choose?
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