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Mosaic tile coasters
Simple and stylish mosaic coasters made using tiles glued to timber off-cuts with pre-mixed grout and sealed with wax. The project A simple way to create some beautiful mosaic coasters or centrepieces for your table. Either by refinishing existing pieces or creating your own from scratch. Steps Step 1 Firstly, find…
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Mosaic tile coasters
A simple way to create some beautiful mosaic coasters or centerpieces to your table. Either by refinishing existing pieces or creating your own from scratch. Materials Tiles Sand paper Tile adhesive Grout Sponge Tools Tile nippers adhesive spreader Steps Step 1 Firstly, find yourself a base for the coasters. I had some old…
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Entry table makeover using mosaic tiles
Mosaic stone tiles were used to upcycle this timber entry table. The project I love adding mosaic stone tiles to pieces of furniture and other decor items. I had this old timber entry table that needed a refresh and using a couple of techniques I have learnt, tiling and textured art, I gave this piece of furniture a much…
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Weathered outdoor furniture revived
Worn timber outdoor chairs sanded back and coated with furniture oil. The project I bought a set of outdoor timber chairs on Facebook Marketplace that needed some improvements. They had spent a lot of time in the elements, the timber was cracked, rough, dry and very grey. This is what I did to give them a new lease of…
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Entry table makeover with mosaic tiles
I love adding mosaic stone tiles to pieces of furniture and other decor items. I had this old timber entry table that needed a refresh and using a couple of techniques I have learnt, tiling and textured art, I gave this piece of furniture a much needed makeover. Materials Sugasoap Selleys - Liquid Nails Polyfilla - Timber…
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Tile mosaic table centrepiece
A table centrepiece made from old tiles, secured with grout and covered in finishing wax. The project I love to create mosaic tables and here I made a centrepiece using leftover tile and scrap timber I had at home. I made this while doing a larger project, so I was able to use up the left over tile adhesive and grout too.…
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DIY tiled centrepiece
The finished pieceI love to create mosaic tables and here I made a centrepiece using left over tile and scrap timber I had at home. I made this while doing a larger project, so I was able to use up the left over tile adhesive and grout too. Materials…
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Weathered outdoor furniture revived
I bought a set of outdoor timber chairs on marketplace that needed some improvements. They had spent a lot of time in the elements, the timber was cracked, rough, dry and very grey! This is what I did to give them a new lease of life! Materials…
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How to reinvent a basic mirror
I started with a white framed mirror and wanted to add some natural timber to it! I used two different sizes of split dowels and cut them to the desired lengths. It was then a case of glueing the Timber dowels in place using wood glue and waiting for it to set. This could be painted but I love natural timber so I have left…
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D.I.Y drawer pulls
I have upcycled this chest of drawers and replaced the old handles with these simple diy timber dowel drawer pulls! I very simply cut the dowels to size, sanded and waxed to seal the wood. I then used these copper pipe clips to attach to each drawer. I’m so pleased with how they add not only functionality but also a…
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Timber dowel framed mirror
Timber dowels were attached to a simple framed mirror to create this attractive effect. The project I started with a white framed mirror and wanted to add some natural timber to it. I used two different sizes of split dowels and cut them to the desired lengths. It was then a case of glueing the timber dowels in place using…
