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Mosaic tile trivet

A heat-safe trivet covered in colorful tile pieces and grout, the kind of gift that sits on a kitchen counter for decades.

Mosaic tile trivet
LevelAdvanced
Time2 hours over 2 days
Cost$15 to $30

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Wear a dust mask while mixing dry grout and gloves while spreading it, since grout irritates skin and lungs.

  1. Step 1: Plan the pattern
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    Plan the pattern

    Lay the tiles on the base with small gaps between them until you like the design.

  2. Step 2: Glue them down
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    Glue them down

    Lift one tile at a time, add a dab of glue and press it back in place.

  3. Step 3: Let it dry
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    Let it dry

    Leave it overnight so nothing moves when you grout.

  4. Step 4: Mix the grout
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    Mix the grout

    With gloves and a mask on, mix the grout to the thickness of peanut butter.

  5. Step 5: Spread the grout
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    Spread the grout

    Push grout into every gap with a gloved hand or craft stick.

  6. Step 6: Wipe it clean
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    Wipe it clean

    After 15 minutes, wipe the tile faces with a damp sponge. Polish with a dry cloth an hour later.

  7. Step 7: Add the feet
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    Add the feet

    Stick felt pads on the bottom corners once it's fully dry.

Edie's tip

Buy pre-cut mosaic tiles so there's no nipping or breaking. The whole project becomes placing and pressing.

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