Tile top?

marysvilleegger

I have an XL in a cypress egg table.  The top needs to be replaced.  Was thinking granite but am trying to save a few bucks....  Anyone tile their table top?  Looking for advice on what to do/not do....  I have leftover 12x12 ceramic tiles from a bathroom remodel that I was gonna use so I guess if it doesn't work out I'm not out that much.  Thanks for any advice!

Killit_and_Grillit

I had a buddy do his like this...then he cracked a tile next to the Egg and had to replace. I wasn't there when he ruled it so I don't know if it had to do with the large tile, heat during cook, if he dropped something hard, adhering agent, etc. 

it looks sharp.  He did do large tile and 1/32 grout lines...I would go with a larger grout line and medium tiles. maybe a non symmetrical pattern so if one breaks and you have to replace it you could pop a few and it not drive you crazy every time you see the imperfection. 

My outdoor table is tile and I love it. I thought about doing mine to match but I'm going stainless. Tennessee weather and minimal cover has my hands tied. 

YukonRon

I have a friend who had collected odd remnant pieces of tile, different colors, and sizes, and cut them (broke them?) into smaller pieces for a table he had built. He turned it into a mosaic which appeared to be similar to a starry night. Obviously it was an interesting work of art, but he told me, by doing it this way, he was unconcerned with cracking of the tiles, because, the smaller the piece, the less likely it was to crack. I would not have the skill and vision, to pull something such as this project off in my free time. But, if anything, from a guy that has worked with tile for many years, I took his advise on areas, with a lot of contact, to go smaller in size for extended durability.
Hope this adds help. Sorry for the long story.

marysvilleegger

Thanks guys!   Appreciate the advice.  

Jameson19

Tiles work well. This is my table with two large floor tiles recessed into the table so the top is flush. I put hot stuff on them all the time. Cracked one, but just kept going. I think the crack adds character 

Tspud1

Here is one that was done

Jeremiah

Isn't @henapple's table tiled??

Woody

The egg table I built was my first attempt at tiling.  Let me tell you, the kitchen turned out much better for practicing on my table.  

I struggled with the edge tiles staying on as you can see in front of the egg.  I am planning to remove the remaining edge tiles, grind down any remaining grout and replace with wood.

marysvilleegger

Thanks for the pics guys!   Any special grout needed?   Planning on using 3/4 treated plywood for tile base.   Sound right?