How to tile a worktop or table

Tiling an old table or tired worktop surface is a great way to give them a new lease on life. Use standard tiles or mosaic tiles. Mosaic tiles are usually sold in sheets with a paper or material backing so that the tiles are evenly spaced and easy to apply. Don't worry if the surface is already tiled as this makes one of the best surfaces for new tiles.

Time to complete job: Two hours.
Approximate budget: From £12 per square metre of tile.

First Steps
Calculate how many tiles you will need by measuring the length and width of the area and multiplying these two figures together to give the area to be tiled. Now divide this figure by the area of a single tile to find the number of tiles you need. Allow an extra 10 percent for wastage.

For more information see the Tile Association.