How To Glue Tile To Wood Table

A rolling pin makes a nice tool for this purpose.

How to glue tile to wood table.

Prepare grout powder by mixing it with water until it is the consistency of peanut butter. 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. Lift a dollop of grout with a rubber grout float. Using the same thinset mortar that you will use for your tile cover the table top.

Thinset mortar bonds backerboard sheets to the table and it also bonds tile with backerboard. Install the cut tile just as you did the full size tile. When all of the tiles are down lightly press them into the mastic with your hands to set them. Spread a layer of thinset onto the backerboard using a notched trowel.

Then i took it outside and gave it one or two quick coats of spray with primer. Place the masonite on the thinset smooth side down and apply a light even pressure over the entire surface. If the tiles are translucent. I cleaned up the table and then sanded here or there where there were bumps or scratches etc for a smooth finish.

Apply a thin coat of tile adhesive to the back of each tile and place it on the mastic.