You can create a mosaic like this one on your tabletop.
If you've recently purchased a used dining room table or your old dining room table is looking a little worse for wear, adding tile to your table can give it a brand new, updated look. Applying tile to a table is a do-it-yourself project which can typically be done in a single weekend, but in most cases, you'll need to rent a tile saw from a home improvement store to create evenly cut tiles.
Keep It Simple
If you've never laid tile before and your main goal is simply to create a space where your family can eat, keep it simple. Square your first tile to the corner of your table. Lay each of your corners and go from there. For a more unusual look, switch up the color of your tiles, alternating as you go. Get creative and lay tiles on the diagonal for a trendier look, or create a design out of standard tiles.
Add a Mosaic
To create a table that's a little different, make a mosaic masterpiece out of your dining room table top. Arrange standard tiles to create an intricate design, or break up tiles in a jumble of colors to create a more detailed mosaic. If you entertain a lot, add other elements into your mosaic table top, like a lazy Susan. For a more colorful and elaborate dining room table, make a mosaic over the entire table, including the sides and legs.
Go Vintage
If you live in a historic home or just like history, add a touch of the past to your dining room table by going vintage. Although you won't find vintage tiles at your local home improvement store, you can pick up a variety of tiles from yesteryear at salvage shops, thrift stores and building material reuse stores. Place a mural tile in the center of your tile table top design, or for a mixed and modern look, cut a recessed area in for a single vintage tile to slip inside.
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