Tiling the Top

Here's the top of the table tiled. I'll let it cure for a day and then tile the sides tomorrow. Should give me some time to go pick up the legs for this project. In most cases the legs are ordered ahead of time because they're custom made for the table. In this case the client is fine with one of the more standard selections.

The 3rd. Step

In this photo you can see I added ditra mat to the sides of the table.
With multiple layers of substrates there is a larger risk of the tile around the table sides craking. Having the ditra in place will seperate it from those layers.

This second photo shows two pcs. of denshield adhered to the plywood with TEC Superflex and nails. The reason for the additional denshield is because of the style of tile around the perimeter of this table.
The reason to use the denshield is to keep the table as light as possible.
It's not common to add denshield on top of each other but I'm possitive this will become very strong.

A Project In Motion - Table

I'll put up some photos of my most recent table construction project and create a project in motion. Unfortunately with the blogs style of timeline it will resemble the reading of the construstion backwards unless i save the pics till i'm done and put them up in reverse order. I think I'll just trust you'll figure it out and enjoy it all the same.
The first picture is of the construction of the top of the table. Or rather, the base for the top, which of course will be tile.
We first fasten two pcs. of 3/4" plywood together using construction adhesive and screws. You need enough strength so the table won't bend or deflect at all. If it were longer you may even use some sort of bracing.

Tables are here!

Here's an interesting table piece that will show the possibilities of tile, stone, and glass that Smooth Surface Tile & Stone is producing on a custom basis.

As you can see, this little table fits in perfectly with the space. The legs blend in with the rest of the home's trim and the top made of two different colors of glass blend with the walls perfectly while also adding a colorful element.
The tiled entry can stand alone and be a centerpiece itself.

Smooth Surface Tile & Stone is proud to feature the addition of customized tables built to suit your specific needs and reflect your personal design elements. We will assist you with the selection of the perfect style of wooden or metal legs along with your choice of glass, tile and/or stone.