Small table
12" x 12" smooth mirror tiles (available at home improvement stores)
6" x 6" beveled mirror tiles (available at home improvement stores)
Glass cutter
Ruler
Gloves
Eye protection
Mirror putty
Grout (premixed or powdered)
Notched trowel
Grout float (optional)
Rags
Acetone
400-grit wet/dry sandpaper
Note: Select furniture with flat surfaces for easier coverage with rigid mirror tiles.
1. Measure and cut plain mirror tiles into strips for the table sides. Maximize strip sizes; for curved corners, cut long strips first. Use a glass cutter and straight-edge ruler to score, then snap firmly to break.
Safety Alert: Always wear gloves and eye protection when cutting glass. Edges are razor-sharp, and shards can fly.
2. Secure long mirror strips to table sides using mirror putty or tile adhesive. Ensure pieces abut tightly with no gaps.
3. For rounded corners, cut thin 1/4"-wide mirror strips, then slice into pieces matching table height. Arrange and adhere to follow the curve seamlessly.
4. Cover the tabletop starting with largest pieces from the center outward. Use 6" x 6" beveled tiles in the center, filling edges with smaller cuts. Dry-fit all pieces before applying adhesive.
Note: Measure and cut top tiles to overlap side mirror edges slightly.
5. For tabletop curves, score the mirror shape and cut. Smooth edges with 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper.
6. Clean surfaces with acetone to remove excess adhesive. Apply grout between tiles using a notched trowel or grout float. Opt for gray or silver grout to blend with mirrors; darker shades add drama. Use gloves or a putty knife for application.
7. Wipe excess grout with a rag and let set per package instructions. Buff clean with a fresh rag once cured.
