How To Glue Tile To Wood Table

Clean excess thinset from the edges of the table.

How to glue tile to wood table.

I originally wanted to try to save the wood grain pattern on top but when i saw that tile i knew it d be perfect for this table. Place the masonite on the thinset smooth side down and apply a light even pressure over the entire surface. Apply a thin coat of tile adhesive to the back of each tile and place it on the mastic. Install the cut tile just as you did the full size tile.

Apply one coat of polyvinyl glue with a 2 inch paintbrush to the entire surface of the concrete backer board. A rolling pin makes a nice tool for this purpose. When all of the tiles are down lightly press them into the mastic with your hands to set them. Prepare grout powder by mixing it with water until it is the consistency of peanut butter.

Coat front and back of the board to ensure it does not absorb any tile adhesive. I cleaned up the table and then sanded here or there where there were bumps or scratches etc for a smooth finish. Lift a dollop of grout with a rubber grout float. If the tiles are translucent.

Spread a layer of thinset onto the backerboard using a notched trowel.