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Give your place Insta-worthy glam with this D.I.Y. table covered in black mosaic tiles and custom-coloured grout.
To make a 52mm-thick tabletop, use a framing square to measure and mark two 1070mm lengths from the timber benchtop and cut with a circular saw. Join them with construction adhesive, edges flush. Clamp and use a 2mm bit to predrill 100mm in from each edge, then secure with 40mm screws.
Smooth the tabletop cuts with 120-grit abrasive paper and wipe away dust with a damp cloth. Working on a drop sheet, use a roller to apply primer over all sides of the tabletop and the legs, then leave to dry.
Tip: Loosely twist the leg plates onto the legs and position upside-down to dry.
For the legs, cut four mosaics into sheets of six by four tiles and four single rows of four, keeping the offcuts. For the tabletop, cut one sheet in half. For the table edges, use single rows.
Tip: Keep tiles joined, cutting the mesh from the back with a utility knife.
With cut sheets face down, apply adhesive to the legs, press onto a row of six, turning to finish each side, then add the top row, keeping the gaps even. Apply adhesive to the tabletop and press on tiles. Clad the edges with single rows and offcuts; leave to dry.
Flip the tabletop to measure in 90mm from the corners and use a leg plate to mark the holes. Use a 2mm bit to predrill the screw holes and a 6mm bit for the centre holes. Secure with the supplied screws. Twist in the legs, adjusting to be square with the top.
In a small bucket, mix half a cup each of paint and water. Add eight cups of grout, mixing and adjusting with water as needed to achieve a toothpaste consistency. Work grout into the tile joints with a float, scraping off excess. Leave for 15 minutes.
Clean off excess grout with a damp (not wet) sponge, working diagonally across the joints. Frequently rinse the sponge in a bucket of clean water, changing it often. Leave to cure overnight, then buff off the grout haze with a cloth. Apply tile and grout sealer with a mini roller, leave 15 minutes, then reapply and leave to dry overnight.
Check out the full range of mosaic and decorative tiles for your next project.
Photo Credit: Jonny Valiant, Sally Faughey
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
