Homemade Mosaic Table Tops

Table Top

• There is no requirement that a specific type of table top be used in a mosaic design. Table tops come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, most of them suitable for use in a mosaic design. You can apply a mosaic tile design directly to your existing wood or metal table. Or, if you have a table frame with broken glass, replace it with a piece of plywood cut to size. A cautionary note: When using a glass table, pick an adhesive that works with a non-porous surface.

Mosaic

• Mosaic materials range from manufactured tiles to broken pottery pieces. Specific mosaic tiles usually come in tiny squares with a smooth edge on all sides. Tiles may be made from recycled glass, metallic glass, Murano glass or porcelain and are easy to install into a design based on the uniformity of size and flat edges. However, found objects, such as marbles, sea glass or glass beads give a design character and depth, as does broken pottery or china due to its irregular shapes and widths.

Design

• Mosaic designs may be as simple as placing the tiles on the table in a random manner or as elaborate as creating a mural mosaic, such as an undersea scene or a favorite television show. Choose a design that furthers the theme of your room or make your own piece of art. If planning an elaborate design, consider using an outline of the possible design first. This gives you an idea of the overall look of the mosaic -- and the time to adjust it -- before permanent installation of the tiles.

Location

• Incorporate your mosaic table top into your home. A mosaic table at the entry way contains the theme colors in the home or becomes a piece of art giving the foyer style. The mosaic side table next to a window in the living room holds a plant and shimmers light across the room. A square mosaic table of an underwater scene in the bathroom contains extra towels and sea shell soaps while an outdoor patio sports several mosaic tables holding drinks between lounge chairs next to the pool.