How to Tile Table Tops

Incorrectly tiling table tops can create an uneven surface that can make glasses wobble. Additionally, without the right preparation, the tiles can create a sharp edge. As the table ages, accidental bumps and bonks can create jagged tiles or grout that can scrape or cut. Properly tiled, a table can offer a unique look of your own design. Before tiling, make sure you know how to create a safe table that will endure through the years.

Measuring tape
Router
Flat bevel bit
Flat tiles
Pre-mixed, quick-dry grout
Grout trowel
Grout knife
Damp cotton rag

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the table top using a measuring tape to determine how many whole tiles will fit on the table, allowing for a minimum 1/2-inch border around the outer edge.
- 2
  Route the entire table top with a router fitted with a flat bevel bit.
- 3
  Spread a minimum 1/4-inch layer of grout on the routed table top.
- 4
  Press flat tiles into place on the grout, working from one edge to the opposite edge.
- 5
  Spread enough pre-mixed, quick-dry grout to fill the space between the tiles using the tip of a grout trowel. Filling the space with too much grout will work better than not using enough.
- 6
  Round the grouted surface using the tip of a grout knife. The grout knife will remove most of the excess grout (if any) and create a slight crescent-shaped groove between the tiles.
- 7
  Wipe excess grout that might have spread onto the edges of the tile using a damp cotton rag wrapped around the tip of your index finger. Make sure not to rub against the grouted seam.

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