Making a Tile Tool, Part 3

 

The following steps show you how to apply the tiles:

Here is a picture of the tile I bought from a local Daltile dealer. I bought a sheet of 1' by 2' Hex and Square porcelain tiles. These things are freakin hard! Both sheets cost me $11.00.
Place the tile on top of the tool to get an idea where they will be laid after the epoxy has dried. Make sure that they are off center a little. Use a pencil to mark the location if desired. These tiles are stuck together by some rubber cement or something. I used my Leatherman to cut the tiles away.
Just like sealing the back and sides, I cut a disposable cup in half and put all of the epoxy into the cup. Again, stir well!!!
I poured some of the mixed epoxy on top of the tool. (You can see my pencil marks from the test tile placement.)
Using the 1" foam brush, I brushed out the epoxy so that there is an even coat.
Carefully place the tiles on top of the tool.
Let the tool dry for 24 hours. Once that is completed, you now have a tile tool!!! Start grinding away!

 

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