How Do You Make A Ceramic Tile Checkerboard Table Top?
Your boring old table doesn’t need to remain a boring old table. Add some personalization and a lot of charm to your kitchen by adding tile to the table top. A checkerboard pattern is country chic at its finest, and just about anyone can do it. This project is also a great way to learn how to apply ceramic tile. The space you have to tile is limited, and if you pick a rectangular or square table, you don’t have to worry about awkward-shaped cuts. Clean the table top thoroughly, using an ammonia-based cleaner to cut through the grease and prepare the table for tile application. Measure from all four sides to find the middle point of the table. Place a tile at the center point and add tiles around it in all directions, alternating dark and light colors. This will give you a good idea of what your final project will look like. Remove, add or shift tiles until you are happy with the design. Remove the tiles. Spread a thin layer of tile adhesive (approximately 1/4-inch thick) across the bac
