Easily Make Your Own Mosaic Patio Coffee Tables
Mosaic patio coffee tables are a great way to add creativity, flair and style to any room of your home. Be wherever you intend to put it in your outdoors, creating a tile mosaic will bring color and sparkle to your space. Here is an easy way to make your own mosaic table easily and cheaply.
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Find or buy a sturdy table. Make sure that it is not top heavy and can handle the weight of the tiles and grout. Clean the table and apply a weather sealant if the table will be exposed outdoors.
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Buy inexpensive ceramic bathroom tiles at the hardware store. Pick colors that coordinate with your other outdoor décor.
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Wrap a cloth around the bag and put the tiles inside. Smash them with the hammer until they reach the desired size of your project. If you have broken pieces of pottery or dishes, break these down into small, workable pieces as well.
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Arrange the broken tiles on the table top. Make a pattern, design or border with the pieces. Consider working with different textures or adding glass pieces to the project for more interest. Space them about 1/8 of an inch apart to leave room for grout.
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Glue the mosaic pieces to the table top using cement glue or a strong adhesive. Follow the package directions and ensure that the adhesive is completely dry before you grout.
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Mix grout according to package directions in the trowel. Use the putty knife to push grout into all the cracks. Wipe excess with a damp cloth before the grout dries on the tiles. Add another layer of grout if necessary to even the table top surface. And, again, ensure that all excess grout is removed before the grout can dry or it will be extremely hard to remove later.
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Seal the mosaic according to directions after the grout is completely dry in a well-ventilated area and then allow plenty of time to dry before you start using your new mosaic table.
To save you the effort and time, consider just buying a mosaic coffee table for your outdoors. You should find very affordable ones that will blend well with your outdoors. Here are some examples.
Recco Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home
The Recco Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home features hand-laid mosaic tiles that are grouted with industrial adhesives for durability. The tiles are derived from natural sources like marble, travertine and slat. The colors may vary on each table.
Tremiti Mosaic Oval Coffee Table by Alfresco Home
Made from hand-lain mosaic tiles, the circular Tremiti Mosaic Oval Coffee Table by Alfresco Home feature a wrought iron frame that are electro-statically coated with a powder coat paint finish to give a weather-proof and rust-resistant finish.
Basilica Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home
The base of the Basilica Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home is made of stainless steel hardware with iron that is 5 mm to 6 mm thick. Its frames are electro-statically coated (E-coat) with a powder coat paint finish to provide a weather proof.
