Useful DIY Tips

Follow these instructions to turn your table into a room feature using tiles.

Materials

Grout
Adhesive wall tile
16 prismatic kingfisher wall tile 100x100
8 gloss white wall tile 100x100


Tools

Bucket
Scraper and filler set
Tile cutter
Plastic adhesive spreader
Cross type spacers
Sponge



1. Determine structure
how-to-decorate-a-table-1 Lay out the tiles on the table top and determine what structure you want for your table.
2. Spread adhesive
how-to-decorate-a-table-2 Using the adhesive spreader, smear the tile adhesive onto entire surface area of the table, ensuring an even coverage has been applied.
3. Lay tiles
how-to-decorate-a-table-3 Start from the top corner of table and lay the tile working your way across.
4. Use spacers

After laying each tile, place a plastic cross tile spacer between each tile to ensure your tile lines are even and consistent.

Top tip: use a spacer according to your grout line requirement. We used 3mm spacers here for a thicker grout line.

5. Mark out tiles
how-to-decorate-a-table-5 Ensure you measure your tile before cutting them and mark them up with a sharpie pen for easy reference. Holding the tile straight and firm, run the tile cutter over the tiles quickly. This will ensure the tile doesn't break or chip.
6. Begin grouting
how-to-decorate-a-table-6 Once all the tiles have been laid, and the adhesive is dry, you can now begin grouting. Ready-made squeezable grout is a quick and easy way to apply grout without the mess. Squeeze enough grout into each join - it's better to overfill the joins as you can wipe away the excess.
7. Sponge off grout
how-to-decorate-a-table-7
Use a damp sponge to wipe off any excess grout.

Top tip: Don't wet the surface too much as it may loosen some of the from within the joint.

8. Remove spacers
how-to-decorate-a-table-8 Remove tile spacers from the table, prior to grout drying.
9. Clean up
Spray the table with super seal grout for durability. Once grout is dry, use a clean damp sponge to wipe over the tiles again - this will a clean, sparking finish to your table.