Hello everyone,
Our tiler has almost finished his work. Although, in our opinion, we have a very good tiler, there is still quite a bit of tile waste remaining.
This tile waste is what’s bothering me. After all, we chose our desired tiles and paid a high price for them, and now X square meters of tiles will need to be discarded.
I have been thinking about how to make good use of part of the leftover tile pieces. Most of the tiles have a rough texture rather than a smooth finish.
My first idea was to use them for a barbecue area or possibly partly for the terrace. The tiles would be laid similarly to natural stones—like a bit of a puzzle. However, after consulting various members of my family, this idea was rejected.
My father suggested that all the tile waste be crushed into granules and used as “tile gravel.” I have some reservations about this. On the one hand, I imagine that the tile gravel might have sharp edges. On the other hand, it still seems like a waste of the expensive tiles.
But what else can be done with the leftover pieces? I’m hoping for practical and creative suggestions from you all. So, feel free to share your ideas.
Our tiler has almost finished his work. Although, in our opinion, we have a very good tiler, there is still quite a bit of tile waste remaining.
This tile waste is what’s bothering me. After all, we chose our desired tiles and paid a high price for them, and now X square meters of tiles will need to be discarded.
I have been thinking about how to make good use of part of the leftover tile pieces. Most of the tiles have a rough texture rather than a smooth finish.
My first idea was to use them for a barbecue area or possibly partly for the terrace. The tiles would be laid similarly to natural stones—like a bit of a puzzle. However, after consulting various members of my family, this idea was rejected.
My father suggested that all the tile waste be crushed into granules and used as “tile gravel.” I have some reservations about this. On the one hand, I imagine that the tile gravel might have sharp edges. On the other hand, it still seems like a waste of the expensive tiles.
But what else can be done with the leftover pieces? I’m hoping for practical and creative suggestions from you all. So, feel free to share your ideas.
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Bieber081529 Oct 2014 18:44f-pNo schrieb:
My first idea was to use it for a barbecue area or possibly partially as a terrace. The tiles are laid similarly to natural stone – a bit like a puzzle. After consulting various members of my family, this idea was discarded. Why exactly? For aesthetic reasons?
Bieber0815 schrieb:
Why actually? For taste reasons?I think it comes down to the construction method.
As far as I know, a terrace typically has a gravel base layer, then a crushed stone layer, and on top of that the terrace surface (stone or wood).
Tiles need a different kind of substrate underneath—for example, concrete. The surface here should be nearly continuous and smooth. Then tile can be laid on it. That’s my layperson’s explanation.
I’m not quite sure yet how a grill area is constructed. I’d have to look into that first.
@Doc.Schnaggls
I could imagine an outdoor bar.
However, the issue with frost resistance of the tiles might spoil that plan for me. They are designed as interior tiles.
Otherwise, I could see tiles being used under the garbage bin enclosure—not for aesthetics, but it would probably be easier to clean.
@WildThing
Mosaic table — the smooth wall tiles from the bathroom might work for that. Although my wife would probably protest; she has had to put up with my old black tile table for the last 10 years (since we’ve lived together). It was supposed to be disposed of along with the old cabinet wall. Now it has to stay because new living room furniture was cut due to the “cost increase” on the house.
A rodent litter area — I had to read that three times to understand what it meant. Although my daughter wants a rabbit or something similar, that’s probably not an option since my wife is allergic to “rabbit straw” (or whatever it’s called).
If the tiles are not frost-resistant, you can forget all outdoor ideas – including the countertop and your trash area.
I’m really into mosaic, but I can also understand those who don’t like it on furniture.
Still, for the creative ones: try some art with MDF board, as large as possible, and get started. Create contrast with extra-wide grout joints and hang it on a wall… or place it standing. Natural stone is trendy these days once you’re done: … mosaic on the walls.
Best regards, Yvonne
I’m really into mosaic, but I can also understand those who don’t like it on furniture.
Still, for the creative ones: try some art with MDF board, as large as possible, and get started. Create contrast with extra-wide grout joints and hang it on a wall… or place it standing. Natural stone is trendy these days once you’re done: … mosaic on the walls.
Best regards, Yvonne
ypg schrieb:
Still, for creatives: try it in art: MDF board, as large as possible, and get started. Create contrast with extra-wide joints and hang it on a wall... or stand it up. Natural stone is trendy nowadays when you're finished: ... mosaic on the walls
When I’m done, I’ll hold an exhibition, sell everything for a high price, pay off my house with it, and become a celebrated artist in modern art. I just have to act smart and philosophize about the "tiling" of shapes and colors, and then I’ll be set.
If it works out (meaning I get rich), I’ll pay you a part of your house. If I don’t get rich—well, tough luck.
Regarding the frost resistance of the tiles, I’ll contact my tile supplier.
Musketier schrieb:
Take a look in image search for tile remnants. I found a really interesting idea for decorating plant pots there. There were also complete planting containers made from tiles.Great idea.
Now I just need to convince the home gardener (my wife), and then nothing will stand in the way of crafty evenings during cold winter nights.
Not all tiles are suitable for this, but I’m sure you can make quite a few things with some of them.
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