Embrace the chic atmosphere with a stylish black and white tile tray: Celebrate in style!
Transforming a Wooden Serving Tray into a Black and White Tile Tray
In a creative DIY project, a wooden serving tray is transformed into a stylish black and white tile tray. This project, suitable for home decor and serving drinks and snacks, requires a variety of materials and tools.
Materials Needed - 24-in. x 15-in. wooden serving tray - Coarse-grit sandpaper or orbital sander - Hexagon tiles - Hot glue - Template - Tile saw - Large piece of cardboard - Tile mortar - Notched trowel - Sponge - Painter's tape - Ready-to-use tile grout - Grout float - Scraper tool - Sharp blade - Black paint
Instructions
- Sand the bottom of the tray to ensure a strong bond between tiles and the tray.
- Paint the serving tray base black.
- Clean the tiles with a damp sponge, taking your time and exercising patience during this step.
- Gently place tiles into mortar and use a damp sponge to wipe off excess. Run a notched trowel through mortar, creating neat grooves to ensure a secure bond with tiles.
- Each tile will be cut in half with a tile saw to ensure a perfect fit within the tile tray.
- Adhere painter's tape around the inside edges of the tray to protect it from grout.
- Evenly spread mortar on the bottom of the tray, creating a smooth foundation for tiles.
- Place the tiles snugly into the tray, with mesh being cut if necessary.
- Using a grout float, push grout into the spaces between tiles.
- Run a sharp blade around the bottom of the tape to ensure it doesn't pull any grout loose before removing.
- White tiles will be removed and replaced with black ones, and secured using hot glue.
- Allow the tiles to dry for 24 hours before moving on to the next step.
- Mix tile mortar according to package directions.
- Once the grout has set, use a scraper tool to remove excess grout.
- A template will be used to mark the word "Cheers" onto the tile surface.
- The project is now complete, and the tile tray can be used for serving drinks, snacks, and as home decor.
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Follow these steps to create your own unique black and white tile tray, perfect for adding a touch of style to your home.
