How can I use these tiles?

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I've had this crate of (expensive) leftover backsplash stone tile for several years hoping to get inspiration in how to use. Giving up! Any ideas on what I can do?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

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CeCe813 · Answer

A sweet idea my Dad made for me was a trivet for my kitchen! We actually covered the tile in the kitchen of our home; it used to be my grandparents house and I had fond memories of cleaning the tile with my Nana. My Dad took some of the old tiles and attached them to a pretty piece of stained wood and caulked in between the tiles to give a finished look. He attached a nice hook at one end to hang it up out of the way. Now every time I use it I smile at the memories and the sweet Dad who thought to make it.

William · Answer

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Deanna Nassar · Answer

Leftover tile is great for making tops for small tables.  Sometimes like working a jigsaw to get the most coverage.  Don't forget grout and an overall sealant to keep water/spills away from the wood.

Annette Sausser · Answer

How about using the smaller tiles to cover a wooden birdhouse or feeder? If you have a fairy garden it would be great for a path???

Annette Sausser · Answer

Using a 4x4, cover it with tiles leaving room on the bottom to sink the pole into the ground . This is the base for a bird bath. The top is a ceramic bowl found at a thrift shop. The bowl is glued to it with outside apoxy.

Anne · Answer

It looks like it is a porous tile.   Maybe break into smaller pieces and dye/stain in various colors and use to make a colorful mosaic table top (coffee table maybe)  or mosaic the colored tiles inside a wooden tray to use for serving to match kitchen?   Crush some tiles to very small buts but still able to see some of tile beauty and get a contrasting color ceramic tile and use the crushed tiles to create a house number sign for the front porch highlighted by the contrast ceramic.  Having those large letters in a room are all the rage now, how about cutting out the letters EAT or DINE or FOOD and cover with crushed pieces in a mosaic pattern as is undyed.   If you have a laminate type counter, you could router out a section and fill with the tiles to create a built in hot pad near stove for all the recipes that say remove from heat to have a place to rest.  And, if you aren't afraid to be daring and creative, you could adhere them and then use resin over them for a countertop in the kitchen area, bathroom, tabletop, etc.

Karen · Answer

I use natural stone tiles to make trivets and individual coasters. I hand paint a design then coat with 3 coats of poly for protection. If you prefer not to hand paint a design use either a stencil or a stamp and fill in the design with either Zig art pens or copic pens. They make great gifts or party favors. Good luck with them!

Tauni · Answer

Take em outside ... make a pathway

Erin · Answer

Mix them with other complementary  tiles for a path.

Erin · Answer

Cover a planter box.

Darnaga · Answer

opus incertum in the garden

Sdd1195258 · Answer

Perhaps  you could glue them on piece of plywood and grout to create a door mat.

B J Alexis · Answer

Instead of a straight pathway, use them to make a stone pattern within a garden area, or use an inexpensive  table  and make a stone table top.  Or use an appropriate glue and put them together at different angles to make a sculpture.

Carol Talley · Answer

make a cutting board to match your counter top.You could also make some for gifts.

Desiree Suggs · Answer

Depending on size, you can make coasters for drinks and personalize with initial on top, cork on bottom.  The irregular pieces could be glued to a clay flower pot, or you could make stepping stones for your garden pathway.

Lonnie · Answer

This is what someone made for me (lost in a move) and I do believe every kitchen should have one. It was chunks of stuff like this (mine was marble) on an 8x8 square piece of framed wood. The pieces set right down inside the top. He took shavings from the wood, mixed it with glue and used that between the pieces. Then put that heat proof poly(?) and poured it over the top. He didn't put feet on it, just a piece of felt on the bottom. I would have liked feet (with felt) so I could move it easier, because it was a bit heavy. I'm always looking for the hot pad holder for that hot pan. I'm thinking they would make nice gifts, too. You could do the same treatment on other things as well.

Sandravos · Answer

mosaics: frames, coasters, trays, old bowling balls for gazing balls, the items are endless.  Just add other tiles or other things to embellish.

Jane wild · Answer

Table top mosaic!

Loz5222643 · Answer

Create a mosaic for your garden!

Linda · Answer

Cover a table top with them

Kcama · Answer

adhere to a large box and grout with a coordinating color for a stunning planter - if you use something that won't deteriorate or rot, it will last a lifetime.

Kim Salmi · Answer

I love the planter idea from Kcama...you could even use indoors with faux plants if your not into live ones ....but it sounds very unique and easy to do ...I'm sure you'll find an answer soon : )

Lina · Answer

Mosaic backsplash or accent above a stove, make garden art on a fence, the front of some stairs/steps,  fireplace surround/ mantle, stepping stones, around a mirror/tv/frames?

Lucy Marie Bernier · Answer

Put them in a tray glue them down , Got spare table and work the tile on the table. Coasters , hot plates to lay hot pot from the stove.

Emmen · Answer

By or make a tray top wooden cart with a top and bottom shelf and use the tiles in the tray for a mosaic style bottom and you could paint or stain the wood to match your cupboards or do a feature colour like teal, charcoal, red etc to make it pop.  You could use it in the kitchen or in the family room as a side table/ TV tray.

Ida Case · Answer

You can use new alcohol ink and make wonderful designs to use for coasters and trivets.  Ida - New York

Marcia Potter · Answer

Break up the larger pieces and make a mosaic 'frame'  around a contractor grade bathroom mirror. Mix in a few pieces of sea glass or  glittery coordinating glass tiles (check Amazon for good pricing on individual glass tiles).  If you have a tile cutter or nipper, glue them  to the glass and butt the pieces up to each other, avoiding the need for grout.  FloraBond or E6000 adhesive works well and dries clear. Glue a section, hold in place with painters tape. Remove the tape once all the glue is 'set'.

Terri Boone · Answer

Make hot pads for your holiday table

Patricia · Answer

make mosaic stepping pads for your garden or path way.

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