How Do You Tile a Dining Table?

Tiling a dining table turns a tired top into a heat tolerant, wipe clean surface, and it is a realistic weekend project for anyone comfortable with basic tools. This guide runs through the whole sequence: checking whether the table is a suitable candidate, adding a plywood or backer board base if the top flexes, and choosing between porcelain, glazed ceramic and natural stone. We explain how to set out the pattern from the centre so border cuts stay even, how to fix and grout without leaving high tiles or haze, and the three neatest ways to finish the outer edge. There is also honest advice on curing times, sealing the grout, everyday care and the point at which replacing the table makes more sense than resurfacing it. We cover surface preparation, adhesive choice, tile layout, grouting and sealing, plus the edge detail that separates a neat finish from an obvious home project....