It started off as a pre-made BGE short table from the dealer. We had learned a few things from tiling our first table a few years ago, such as sawing off the rounded ends makes tiling easier.
Next we dry-fit the tiles to figure out our game plan.
Then I temporarily brad-nailed some flashing around the hole. This would let us get a smoother grout line around the circle. Now we could top the table with thinset.
At this point, we pressed the tiles into place.
I built a frame around the front piece and we repeated the tile process in that frame.
Then I built a frame around the table top and clamped it all together to rest for 24 hours.
Next was grouting. You say "forced child labor", I say "a character building experience".
From there, it was time to stain 2 coats and a spar varnish.
Despite starting from a pre-made table, I'm pretty proud of the craftsmanship that we put into this one, especially the tiled accent piece on the front.
I'm happy with it.
But I do think I heard my other Egg table say, "Stupid new guy and his 'tiled accent piece'.....he's not so ****ing special."
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Dude... that is so impressive... excellent all the way around
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Chris. That stone is gorgeous!You're very talented and I'm sure Alexis is just loving her new "baby" - I sure would. It's going to be twice the fun now.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I like that "character building." Wise papa you are.
ReplyDeleteYour tables are talking to other...this could be a problem. That is some seriously gorgeous tile work :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Chris and family - you're always willing to go the extra mile.
ReplyDeleteOh my children will be doing plenty of character building things. Such as cleaning the bathroom. For starters.
ReplyDeleteThe tiling job looks awesome Chris! Great idea to spruce up the table!
Oh my gosh, Chris, it's beautiful!! Plus, I love that you put the kids to work, isn't that why people have kids??? :) Pour little old table..you are more then welcome to send that jealous table AND the green egg that sits in it to my house, I promise it will get a good home!!
ReplyDeleteomg...you have TWO bge's?? I'll just have to stick to my weber and have grill envy. The table looks beautiful! The kids did a great job ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! Beautiful work Chris.
ReplyDeleteWow. That Big Green Egg table looks terrific. Very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous table! I would be jealous too!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed!!!! Recent college graduate is coming home this weekend, I've got plenty of work for her, I think it is probably my very last child labor opportunity...sob.
ReplyDeleteMucho impressive!!! You did a great job there. I gotta do something with my top - 1 year and the spar varnish is already peeling.
ReplyDeleteYour BGE table looks beautiful Alexis!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously green with envy over Alexis' new BGE! The tile job is great! I've found a place locally that sells BGEs and they're a bit pricey - so what to do? Give up botox and get the egg? Is eating good better than looking good?!? Such a dilemma! Maybe I'll just tell the mister that I NEED the egg for Christmas...it's only 107 days away!
ReplyDeleteI'll be calling on you all when I save up enough for my own Green Egg! Lovely tile work :)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that I missed this post. You are like bob villa over there. I love the tables. If I get an egg, I am going to have to fly you out to DC to build me one of these. Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteJust finished building my table this weekend and didnt quite know how I wanted to finish it...but I do now. Hope you dont mind if I borrow this idea?
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