When all of the tiles are down lightly press them into the mastic with your hands to set them.
How to glue tile to wood table.
Clean excess thinset from the edges of the table.
Install the cut tile just as you did the full size tile.
Lift a dollop of grout with a rubber grout float.
Thinset mortar bonds backerboard sheets to the table and it also bonds tile with backerboard.
I originally wanted to try to save the wood grain pattern on top but when i saw that tile i knew it d be perfect for this table.
Using the same thinset mortar that you will use for your tile cover the table top.
Apply one coat of polyvinyl glue with a 2 inch paintbrush to the entire surface of the concrete backer board.
Spread a layer of thinset onto the backerboard using a notched trowel.
I cleaned up the table and then sanded here or there where there were bumps or scratches etc for a smooth finish.
Then i took it outside and gave it one or two quick coats of spray with primer.
If the tiles are translucent.
Prepare grout powder by mixing it with water until it is the consistency of peanut butter.
Place the masonite on the thinset smooth side down and apply a light even pressure over the entire surface.