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Make a Mosaic Tabletop by Vicky Smith
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One way to add color to a plain-looking table is to use a mosaic technique. Use small pieces of tile, glass, stones, shells or other materials to create a unique top to your table. Although time-consuming, mosaic is easy to do. Mosaic art can last forever, and when you are finished, you will own a beautiful piece of furniture that your friends will envy. Instructions as follows: Firstly, choose a style and color scheme. Limiting your design to two or three colors, smooth materials (no stones or brokenslate tile adhesive on a section of your table and begin to transfer your design from the cardboard to the table. Spread only as much adhesive as you will be able to cover with tile at one time. Once the adhesive dries, it will be difficult to remove. Allow tile to set for 24 hours. Sixthly, apply grout to the table, smoothing it between the pieces of the mosaic. Make sure you extend the grout to the very edge of the table. White grout is striking, but harder to keep clean. Black grout will give you a more formal look, but some of the mosaic pieces may not show up as well, depending on the color. When finished, wipe off the extra grout with a damp cloth. Seventhly, once the grout has dried, wipe the tiles with a dry cloth to remove any haze left behind by the grout. Then apply a spray sealer to keep your grout from staining. Tips & Warnings Try drawing and coloring your design using graph paper before looking for and purchasing mosaic materials or tools. Be sure to let the grout cure before enjoying your new tabletop. Depending on the materials used, mosaic can be heavy, so make sure your table has sturdy legs. In short, as an outstanding business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we are in possession of a powerful technology group and high-efficiency operations management system. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see cutting and grinding or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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