How to Make a Mosaic Tile Mirror

Cut List:

• Cut one 1/2-inch x 2-foot x 4-foot plywood into a 2- x 2-foot square
• Cut both the 1 ½- x 1 ½-inch poplar and ½- x 5 ½-inch poplar into 16-inch lengths.
• Cut one ¾- x 1 ½-inch poplar boards into two 25 1/4-inch boards.
• Use a second board of ¾- x 1 ½-inch poplar to cut two 23 ¾-inch pieces.
• Paint all the boards to your desired color once all pieces are cut.

• Measure and mark the center of the plywood square.
• Glue mirror tile in place and gently press to secure.
• Allow to dry.

Attach the two pieces of poplar together to form a shelf.

• Position the shelf on the plywood just under the mirror.
• Secure with nails.

• Cut SimpleMat sheets to the exact size of the plywood area to be tiled.
• Remove SimpleMat backing and apply to plywood per the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Apply tiles in whatever pattern you desire.

• To fill in around the edges, pull pebble tiles from mesh backing.
• Fill in until the entire surface is covered intiles.

• Frame the outside of the mosaic mirror with the two ¾- x 1 ½- x 23 ¾-inch boards and the two ¾- x 1 ½- x 25 ¼-inch boards.
• Secure boards with nails.

• Use painter’s tape to tape off the mirror and the shelf.
• Apply grout according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Tip: Always wear gloves while applying grout.

• Smooth the edges of the project by lightly dragging a damp sponge along the grout on the edges of the project and inside the edge along the mirror.
• Remove the tape while the grout is still wet.
• Allow to completely dry.
• Fix French cleats to hang.
• Add candles to finish.