Ceramic tiles are the older home decorating product used by people across the world. These tiles are replaced with new designs after years. While most people throw these ceramic wall tiles, there are some creative pals who add fun and colors to other stuff using these old tiles waste. We bring one of such DIYs project for you. Using old ceramic tiles, you can create appealing designer planter with little efforts. Let’s learn the trick!
Things you will need for this DIY –
- Ceramic tile
- Work gloves
- Freezer bag
- Grout
- Hammer
- Planter
- Tile adhesive
- Water
- Spacers
- Plastic sheet
- Grout float
- Clean rags
- Sponge
- Metal putty knife
- Spray degreaser
Method –
Make the work area and planter ready to work
Since it is a messy project, you have to choose the area with proper light and air crossing. Cover the floor with plastic sheet for protection. Ceramic, clay, or porcelain attract dirt and grime when touched or exposed to environment. It is important to spray degreaser over planter surface and wipe it down.
Selection and designing ceramic tile
Instead of round planters, go for rectangular or square ones to place ceramic tile on them easily. Plain surface will act as a great base to stick ceramic tile without much efforts. You can even create a mosaic by selecting colored tiles and put them inside freezer bag. Gently break the tiles using hammer so that you get some larger pieces at the end.
Paste the tiles
If you are using whole tile, you need to space them apart at ¼ inch and take help of spacers for distance maintenance. If you choose mosaic design, you can put pieces closer. However, don’t forget to wear gloves since the edges of broken tiles may cut your skin. Use tile adhesive and place the tile and apply pressure to stick it on the surface of the planter. Continue until your planter surface gets fully coverage of tile pieces.
Final finish
Let the adhesive dry completely. Prepare grout mix and apply on the design once the adhesive is dried. Use the grout float to spread the grout mix. When it is dry, use wet sponge to wipe off excess grout from tile surface.
Your aesthetic and unique planter is ready. You can use it as a décor piece prepared with old ceramic wall tiles in your living room and even plant pothos or money plant for extra efficient look.