Uses of tile offcuts

My first idea was to use it for a barbecue area or possibly partly for the terrace. The tiles are laid somewhat like natural stones – so a bit of puzzle playing. After consulting various members of my family, this idea was discarded.

Why actually? For taste reasons?

Why actually? For taste reasons?

I think it's a matter of construction. As far as I know, a terrace first has a gravel sublayer, then a chippings layer, and on top of that the terrace covering (stone or wood). The tiles need a different base underneath - e.g. concrete. The surface here should be approximately continuous and smooth. Then it can be tiled. This is my layman’s explanation. I’m not quite sure yet how the barbecue area will be constructed. I would have to look into it first.

I could imagine the outdoor bar. However, the issue with frost resistance of the tiles might possibly throw a wrench in the works for me. After all, they are designed as indoor tiles. Otherwise, I could imagine laying tiles under the garbage enclosure. Not for beauty, but it would certainly be easier to clean.

Mosaic table - the smooth bathroom wall tiles might work for that. However, my wife would probably go on strike - she has had to endure my old black tile table for the last 10 years (that we have lived together). It should actually have gone with the old wall unit. Now it has to stay because new living room furniture fell victim to the “cost markup” on the house. A rodent litter box - I had to read three times to figure out what was meant . Although my daughter wants a rabbit or something similar, this probably won't be an option, because my wife is allergic to the “rabbit straw” (or whatever it’s called).

If the tiles are not frost-resistant, you can forget all outdoor ideas - including the counter and your trash area.

I totally love mosaic but I can also understand those who don't like it on furniture
Still, for creatives: Try art: MDF board, as large as possible, and get started. Create contrast with extra-wide joints and hang it on a wall... or place it. Natural stone is trendy today when you're done: ... mosaic on the walls

Cheers Yvonne

Still for creatives: Try art: MDF board, as large as possible, and go for it. Create contrast with extra wide joints and hang it on a wall... or stand it up. Natural stone is trendy nowadays, when you're done: ... mosaic on the walls

When I'm done, I'll hold an opening, sell everything for big money, pay for my house with it, and become a celebrated artist in modern art. I just have to act smart and philosophize about "tiling" shapes and colors and then I'll be a made man.
If it works out (meaning if I get rich from it), I'll pay you a payment on your house. If I don't get rich – tough luck.

Regarding the frost resistance of the tiles, I'll write to my tile dealer.

Take a look in the image search under Fliesenreste. I saw a really interesting idea there for decorating flower pots. There were also complete planting containers made from tiles.

Take a look in the image search under tile remnants. I saw a really interesting idea there for decorating flower pots. There were also entire planting containers made from tiles.

Great idea. Now to convince the home gardener (my wife) and then nothing will stand in the way of "crafting on cold winter evenings". Not all tiles are suitable for this, but you can definitely make quite a bit out of some of them.