Photo: Kenneth Chen
«»
Wearing latex gloves and protective glasses, use a wet saw to slice the tiles along the pencil lines.
Step 4: Slice the Tiles to Fit
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Lay Out your Design
Step 2
Set the Spacers
Step 3
Mark the Edges
Step 4
Slice the Tiles to Fit
Step 5
Grind the Tile Edges
Step 6
Check the Fit
Step 7
Stick the Tiles in Place
Step 8
Weigh Down the Tiles
Step 9
Wait Before You Grout
Step 10
Clean and Seal
More in Remodels & Upgrades
Tools List
-
Wet tile saw
-
Tile grout sponge
-
Plastic spreader
-
Small trowel or old batter spatula
-
Grindstone
-
Latex gloves
-
Safety glasses
Shopping List
1. Salvaged tiles: $3 to $65, depending on size, detail, and rarity; Recycling the Past
2. Vintage metal table base: find these on eBay and at flea markets for about $15
3. Tile spacers: use 1/8-inch thick Masonite board (sold at your local lumber yard) or purchase 1/8- and 1/4-inch tile spacers (at hardware stores) 4. Weldbond polyvinyl glue, $3.50 at Ace Hardware
5. Henry 314 Multipurpose Ceramic Tile Adhesive (small container)
2. Vintage metal table base: find these on eBay and at flea markets for about $15
3. Tile spacers: use 1/8-inch thick Masonite board (sold at your local lumber yard) or purchase 1/8- and 1/4-inch tile spacers (at hardware stores) 4. Weldbond polyvinyl glue, $3.50 at Ace Hardware
5. Henry 314 Multipurpose Ceramic Tile Adhesive (small container)
Contribute to This Story Below