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It is inevitable that there will be a lot of tiles left in the home renovation project. What can you do with these small pieces of tile? Most people will throw away the rest of the tiles. In fact, this is a waste, the leftover tiles can be used skillfully, they are so versatile. So what to do with leftover tiles? Here are some best ways to use up leftover tiles.
Leftover Tile Ideas - 10 Creative Ways For Leftover Tiles Reusing
1. Tile Coasters & Placemats
The rest of the tiles in the decoration can be made into coasters and pot mats, especially the mosaic tiles with the size of 8×8 cm are the best to use. A single piece can be used as coasters, and the 30×30 cm tiles are the most suitable for pot mats. Click how to make DIY coasters with leftover tiles.
2. Patchwork Tiles
Patchwork tiles can be used in all areas of the home, such as stair steps, bathroom doors and balcony floors. Smash or cut the remaining extra tiles into the shape you like to join the doors, and then level them with cement concrete.
3. Decorative Pieces
The remaining tiles can be pasted on household items, such as table lamps, candlesticks, especially small-scale mosaic tiles are best used. Different colors of small pieces tiles are the most suitable for table lamp collage.
4. Flooring Skirting Line
The rest of the tiles can be made into flooring skirting line. The skirting lines generally need long strips, so we need to use a cutting machine to cut, use cement mortar to paste, or use tile glue.
5. Tile Table Top
Don’t lose hope with old pieces of furniture - upcycle them instead. This is often a cheaper option to buying new, and a lot of fun too. With just a small box of tiles and a bit of paint, you can take matters into your own hands and revive tired, old furniture.
We love patchwork tiles for creating a feature out of old dining room tables and bedside cabinets. For an outside project, use leftover tiles to upgrade a garden table top making it durable and weatherproof throughout the year.
6. Mosaic Tiled Bathroom Groove
The remaining ceramic tiles are used for mosaic decoration in the toilet. As long as two 15cm wide grooves are reserved on the wall behind the toilet, the broken tiles are cut into regular pieces and then paved in the grooves inside, not only saving, but also achieve the decorative effect of mosaic.
7. Mosaic Plant Pots DIY
When a terracotta pot just won’t do, it’s time to get creative with your plants and tiles. Grab a hammer and smash your chosen tiles into mosaic size pieces ready for sticking to your plant pot. Go for a moroccan inspired design or keep it more abstract. Finish with a grout to match and your mosaic plant pot is ready to go.
8. Tile Foyer
Many people like to buy tiles of special shape to be laid in the foyer. The owner can estimate the amount of leftover tiles, and then reserve a suitable position in the foyer. After the crushed materials are concentrated, directly lay the tiles in the foyer position, which is not only innovative, but also cost saving.
9. Pave The Road In Your Backyard
Up the backyard without a clue what to do? Leave boring paving slabs and gravel behind, and take influence from eye-catching Moroccan architecture with a mosaic backyard path. Use one colour or opt for a choice of shades and sizes of tiles to create a design you love.
The above is the way to make good use of the rest of the tiles after home decoration. If you have a lot of extra tiles left when you decorate your house, you can refer to the way to make good use of them. In addition, the leftover tiles can be reused into many decorations. It's a pity to throw away them.
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