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DIY Projects for around the house. Do it yourself concrete projects, do it yourself mosaic countertops, DIY project ~ polished concrete floors, and how to make a mosaic countertop.

Mosaic Countertops DIY Project 

04/12/09

DIY Mosaic Countertop instructions and video
With only $800, a husband-and-wife team convert their outdated '70s-style kitchen into a light and airy room with elaborate mosaic tile design.


Mosaic Countertops DIY Project.

Bathroom Cabinets DIY Projects 

23/10/09

This modern, yet organic, almost rustic bathroom design could potentially be one of your next DIY project. Note the beautiful grain of the wood, the organic-looking sinks, and the wonderful rough-finished textures on the wall. The colors of the floor, walls and sinks echo one another and complement the wood of the cabinet and mirror. Pure, unabashed, intrinsic beauty is employed to create this tranquil, yet serviceable bathroom.

This is the Bati collection from Kudeta.



Mosaic Flooring Ideas DIY projects 

22/09/09

Mosaic flooring does not have to be a huge DIY project. You can create as small a pattern as you wish.

There are so many styles of mosaics and it should be easy to find something to suit you and your style. The main thing that you have to remember is to keep it the same kind of color as the rest of the room. You do not want a mosaic which clashes with the rest of the room otherwise you will end up with disastrous results. You want something tasteful and easy to accomplish which will just add a bit of focus but which will not look odd or out of place.

You can find mosaic flooring in a number of places. Your local hardware store may have various designs to choose from but really the Internet is a much better place to look. There you will find hundreds of designs and you will also be able to find out how to create your own. If you are a good artist then why not design your own mosaic and either pay someone to cut it onto the material of your choice, or hire the materials and do it yourself?

How to Make a Mosaic Floor

Art Deco Bathroom DIY Project 

27/07/09

What I like about the Art Deco style is its clean lines that fit in so well with today's lifestyle of clean, simple, and sophisticated interior design.

So you've decided to spice up your bathroom in the Art Deco style because you want a bathroom that is ab fab with lots of style and history.

Drummonds created the sumptuous bathroom illustrated. It's an eclectic art deco bathroom design that fits in to today's style. The look is based on bathrooms of the 20s and 30s. This is a wonderful Art Deco DIY project.



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The Bathroom Book: The Ultimate Design Resource for the Home's Most Essential Space

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Freestanding Shower another easy DIY project 

03/07/09


This beautiful freestanding shower is juxtaposed against a concrete wall and a Fire Stove. This Minimalistic Shower design combined with a traditional Fire Stove is very unique!

Below this Calla Lily suspension light would look wonderful in similar circumstances where new meets old world charm.

Acacia Suspension by ET2

Art Deco Floor Tiles DIY Project 

Art Deco works so well with contemporary design. Now that's an eclectic DIY project!



Art Deco Mirrors, Lamps, Plates, etc. 

Bathroom Sinks DIY Projects 

DIY Projects for the Home

This beautiful concrete fossil-shaped washbasin, the Ammonite, is made by High Tech.

The Ammonites' shell resembles a rolled up helix as depicted here in the design element in the new HighTech washbasin. A wonderful HighTech inspiration comingled with archaic elements.



This sleek, contemporary sink with futuristic grill drains, has a modern minimalist feel. The new Sync System from Stone Forest has cutting edge looks.



Eggy, inspired from egg and Horns. The symbiosis between man, nature and space is the central idea.
The curious design takes a cue from the natural beauty of a perfectly boiled egg cut in half with a horn-shaped faucet installation symbolizing the symbiosis between man, nature and space. These are unique DIY Projects!





The inherently stylish Guest and Jey bathroom vanity lines are suitable for contemporary or transitional interiors. The vanities seem to quite effortlessly exchange linearity and sharp corners with polished curves for something altogether gentler! Available in light and dark wood from Italian Mastella.



The Gabbiano Washbasin is a gorgeous curved wood bathroom counter top with sink that has a glass front!

Granite Vessel Sinks 

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Freestand Bathtub is an easy DIY project 



This sublime and distinctive Freestand Bathtub is placed in an open concept Japanese style bathroom.

Bathrooms DIY Projects 

The elegant atmosphere is created by the mixture of metallic tones, from brushed silver to gold, that create an interplay between a warm and cool pallets. However it doesn't end there. The design is centered upon the use of double and triple effects through its accessories that provide a subtle motif and a pleasing harmony. This luxurious bathroom is accented by a Mastella double vanity to tie in the fullness of the bathtub - both pieces being highlighted against the straight contemporary lines of the flooring, mirrors and storage cabinets. Simple but stylish faucets and cabinet hardware allow the few accessories to be featured to the fullest.



Mastella delights us further with this lovely egg-shaped tub and shower with cascading design above and around.



This Sanindusa bathroom design offers a zen-like retreat with its eye-catching, but calming apple green and porcelain white combinations. The Sanindusa Série T taps blend in easily in their crisp chrome finish and clean lines, and adding to the contemporary touch. The design is inherently simple; however it is paired with a marvelous background - a trick of light and glass - to create a surreal outdoor experience.

Mosaic DIY Projects 

How to Do it Yourself Mosaic Table, Art, Pictures, etc.

If you do Stained Glass - you can also make a Mosaic Table out of Stained Glass pieces. Create your pattern, cut, grind and then put in place, life off, glue the board and then lay glass pieces on top. Let dry and then grout!
Make a Mosaic Table for Spring | Charles and Hudson
This is the perfect spring project. Make a table out of old dishes, glass pieces you've collected, or tiles from your local hardware store. Create a side table for your living room or outdoor furniture for your patio.

Bella Online gives the step by step process, but it's up to you to decide what kind of design you're looking for. Choose between a random design or draw something specific.
Shows A - Z : Decorating With Style : Mosaic Tabletop, Window Treatments : Home & Garden Television
Vicki Payne of Vic's Crafts shows a step-by-step method for making a table top using broken glass. Georgia-Pacific's Fran Giknis makes a simple combination bookcase/end table with shelves for decorative and treasured items, and host Cindy Piccoli offers a variety of ideas for easy and inexpen
Move: Home and Garden
Have you often wondered what to do with your broken china, dishes or glass, or how to make use of fallen tree branches and limbs? Well stop wondering. While they probably seem as useless as yesterday's garbage, they can come together and help accent your garden. With a bit of ingenuity, you can create a unique beautiful table for your patio or sun porch, and best of all, it's a project the entire family can enjoy.
Learn to create your own mosaic art
Mosaic kits & an Online Learning Centre. Learn to create your own mosaic art by Brett Campbell Mosaics.
Monster Mosaics Mosaic Supplies - Glass Tile, Smalti, Weldbond, Grout...
mosaic process from start to finish
Mosaic Arts and More
Unique, handcrafted artwork including mosaic mirrors utilizing ceramic tile, stained glass, beads, as well as pressed flower art, some with backgrounds of watercolor. Recycled, handmade frames salvaged from 100 year old home.

Stained Glass Mosaic Table Tops DIY Project 


If you are breaking stained glass (as opposed to buying square glass tiles) then get a stained glass cutter (sewing machine oil to place inside cutter), and nipper, and wear goggles for safety reasons.

Depending on what you place the stained glass mosaic on, will determine what glue you might want to use. If placed on glass then MacGlue dries clear. If on wood or plywood then GEII would be the best choice. Once again Weldbond took the longest to dry. 3 GOG Glue Test Results for bonding glass. Weldbond for outdoor projects - it re-hydrates far too easily and dries very slowly. Weldbond should always be used very sparingly.

Apply glue to both sides sparingly and wait a few minutes then apply. Use Goof off or Goo Begone to remove any oozing.

Use regular sanded grout. The grout wipes right off the glass; however, if the glass is very textured, you need to get it out of nooks and crannies before it dries.

I have heard from some the glass can crack if something is dropped on it. Just have a clear piece of glass cut to fit the table top and put over it. A few dabs of hot glue between the two will keep the top glass in place.

Got to add this to the list of fun and creative DIY Projects!

Stained Glass Tabletops

Designing a Glass Mosaic
Using Clear Glass Mosaics
What Type of Glass is Best for Mosaics?
How to cut Glass Tile for a Mosaic Project Note: you can use the Nippers instead of the Tool she used in video.
Cutting Glass for the Background of a Mosaic">
How to Glue Glass Tiles for a Mosaic Project
How to Grout Glass Tiles for a Mosaic

diy Mosaic Table Tops 

Follow this for the steps necessary to make a mosaic top.

How to Make a Mosaic Table Top

Sunday Afternoon Crafting with Jessica and Lee, Episode 1: How to Make a Mosaic Table Top. Song is "Manana" by Peggy Lee

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The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook 

The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/20/2009)Buy Now

Countertops DIY Project - PEBBLE 

Pebble Countertops


Installation Instructions for Pebble Tile also considered a Mosaic Countertop.

Watch the video and see how easy it was to install Pebble Tile!

Hot to install pebble countertops video and installation instructions.

1. With the trowel, apply the thinset evenly on the desired area.
2. Lay the pebble tiles down, interlocking each tile on all sides.
3. To fit a tile in a space too small for a whole tile, cut the mesh which hold the pebbles together. You can also remove individual pebbles to fill empty spaces.
4. Once complete, allow at least 24 hours for the thinset to dry before grouting.
5. Apply a coat of sealer to prevent the stone absorbing color from the grout.
6. Apply the grout with the grout float so that the grout is packed in all the space between the pebbles.
7. Allow the grout to set for up to 20 minutes. Then, with a wet sponge, clean the excess grout off the surface of the pebbles.
8. Continue to clean the grout residue with a clean sponge until desired pebble exposure is reached.
9. Allow 24 hours for the grout to dry completely then apply a coat of sealer over the grout and pebbles.

Got to add this to the list of fun DIY Projects!




How to select a Concrete Countertop 

Do it yourself polished concrete floors 

polished concrete do it yourself

Concrete
Boral Concrete has a decorative concrete product perfect for your next DIY home building project. Why be limited to plain concrete when Boral Concrete has so many visually creative designer concrete products available.
Polished Concrete
Polished concrete is a stunning low maintenance alternative to VCT tile, carpeting and even acid stained concrete. Its uses have expanded from industrial & warehouse uses to churches, courthouses, restaurants, hospitals, museums, civic centers and list goes on and on.
Polished Concrete Floors: Industrial Strength With High Class Appeal
DIY Polished Concrete Floors are a new interior decorating option.

DIY Concrete Project Links 

Do it Yourself Concrete

Do it Yourself Concrete Counter tops, etc.
How to Make a Concrete Countertop: Cement, Pigment, Gravel, and a Sealer Instantly Upgrade a Kitchen
Concrete kitchen countertops are more affordable than granite but just as elegant. Learn how to build the concrete form and pour and trowel concrete to make your own!
Concrete Countertops for the Kitchen - Solid Surface on the Cheap
So I wanted to redo the kitchen in my 1916 Foursquare and I was bored with all the countertop options. Unless you're ge...

Decorative Concrete 

Decorative Concrete (Sunset)

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Bathroom Sinks from House of Italy 

House of Italy Bathroom Sinks

Below is a close up of this design highlighting the beautiful Calla Lily Faucets.

Calla Lilly Faucet by House of Italy 


This faucet is simply exqusite. Plus I find the white, black and gold decor very appealing!

Kitchens DIY Projects 

Handcrafted Copper Hoods - Mountains Edge Copperart

This beautiful cooper vent hood is a striking addition to a classic redesign. The rich color and the different options in patina and design options. It could be a striking focal point, lending the space presence, warmth, and amazing detail.

Kohler farmhouse sink

Festooned with stylized country flowers molded in low relief, Savanyo brings a touch of Hungarian folk art to the kitchen. Here, the design is offered on an Alcott tile-in sink with an integral apron and four-hole faucet drilling. A sink you can just love.

 

DIY Project Links for Kitchen Islands 

DIY Kitchen Islands

Kitchen Island: Adding the Countertop : DIY Network
The island is topped off with a stainless steel countertop, and hardware. Stools are refinished to match the island, and to add seating in the kitchen.
Kitchen Island Design Ideas
Kitchen islands have become an integral part of today's hardworking kitchens. See photos of beautiful kitchen island designs.
Kitchen Island : DIY Network
Incorporate wooden furniture into your kitchen design for a warm look.
Build a Kitchen Island - Free, Master-Level Woodworking Plans - Step-by-Step with 3D - Popular Mechanics
When we set out to design our island, we aimed for something more than a kitchen-cabinet clone stranded in the middle of the room. Instead, we took our cue from the classic worktables of rural America, and blended in the utility you'd expect of a modern cabinet.
Kitchen Islands -- More Solutions, More Photos
Masterfully tailored to their spaces, these kitchen workstations designed by Johnny Grey show how to combine utility with panache
Kitchen Cabinets
laminate plastic to plywood for easy-to-clean surfaces * cut tongue-and-groove joints to assemble the cases * rout dovetails for sturdy, solid-wood drawers * install trouble-free drawer slides and adjustable hinges

DIY Project Links 

How to diy home improvement projects, remodeling, and repair

Do it Yourself Projects Home Improvement, Remodeling, and Repair Links
HOMETIME How-To Articles
Hometime features step-by-step information to home improvement, remodeling, and repair. Projects include decks, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, landscaping, gardening, plumbing, electrical, flooring, home workshop, and more.
How-To DVDs and Tapes and How-To Books.
Outdoor Furniture Plans, Free Woodworking Plans
Free outdoor furniture plans including shed plans, deck plans, barbeque plans, arbor plans, adirondack chair plans, porch swing plans, garden bench plans and more woodworking plans.
The complete list of free wood working and project plans,
How to build:
Bed, Bench seat, Bench table, Boot bench, Bunk beds, Carport Free standing single carport, Children's table, Kids picnic table, Coffee table, Concrete Basics, Desk, Hutch, Window Installation.
Ask the Builder - The Home Improvement Resource
AsktheBuilder.com: Build and remodel your home the right way. Learn how the master craftsmen of old built things to last. - Build Deck - Floor Tiles - Hardwood Floor - Home Repair Plumbing
Cabinet Making free woodworking plans, do it yourself projects
This cabinet building free woodworking plans and projects list features a multi-page collection of cabinet projects that woodworkers or varying skill levels can build. Cabinets of many types including filing cabinets, apothecary cabinets, bedside cabinets and buffet cabinets are just a few. The wood
Mastering Woodworking Machines
Very good review of how woodworking machines operate. Although the video as a whole is good, the parts I found most useful were the sections on tuning up a table saw and changing out jointer knives. He provides an excellent visual review of how/why boards warp.
Concrete Floors - Cement Flooring Ideas, Designs, How-To Articles - The Concrete Network
Concrete floor options on coloring, overlays, radiant heat, and stained concrete maintenance. Find cement flooring design ideas for staining, stamping, stenciling, dyes, polishing, and painting, plus local contractors.

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