Coffee Table

Love the clean lines and figure of the grain.

Did you attach the tiles directly to a wood underlay or is there a piece of wonderboard under there?

Did you choose the ceramic or was that your sis-in-law’s idea? I built a kitchen table for my mom-in-law which replaced an eariler one which had a ceramic tile. She loved it when she first got it, but after regular use and wiping the grout got grody.

Thanks for the post,
Bill.

Hi Bill
Yes I attached then to plywood underlay. I hope the grout stands up. I sealed it as best I could. It was her idea for the tile (I’m kind of partial to wood) :) The coffee table won’t likely get cleaned as often as a kitchen table so hopefully it will be alright. Thanks for your comments.
Bruce

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

Very nice table. If you sister-in-law is satisfied with it that is all that matters.

Thanks for sharing and for the story behind it as well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Hi Bill
I sort of like it without a second shelf, keeps it light looking.

Regarding the tile, pleasing her is the first requirment, but I would have preffered wood too.

-- Paul from New England "No man is a failure who is enjoying life". William Feather

Hi Bill

This picture wasn’t taken recently was it? Only kidding. The table a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. My daughter is taking horticulture in college now. She would love to see your yard. Is there a keel under the plywood? Just thought it might have given it some more support. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Great looking table. The ceramic is practical, the wood is very nice, too. Good job.

-- Maplewood, MN

Nice looking table! The tile is a good touch.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.