Creating a custom, vintage, hexagon tile floor pattern

This board describes how YOU can glaze existing hexagon shaped tiles to make your own vintage, custom, hexagon file floor patterns.
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6 If you feel you are unable to create your own hexagons, try searching in Bing or Google Images under the words, "Hexagon Ceramic Tiles." You also might be able to find what you are looking for from a Mosaic Tile supplier. Hexagon Tile Floor, Hex Tile, Patterned Floor Tiles, Hexagon Shape, Mosaic Tiles, Mosaic Tile Supplies, Mosaic Tile Designs, Porcelain Mosaic, Ceramic Tiles
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6 If you feel you are unable to create your own hexagons, try searching in Bing or Google Images under the words, "Hexagon Ceramic Tiles." You also might be able to find what you are looking for from a Mosaic Tile supplier.
5 Your hexagon ceramic tile patterns can simple or ornate like this one. Hallway Tiles Floor, Hall Tiles, Hallway Flooring, Bathroom Floor Tiles, Kitchen Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Entry Tile, Dark Flooring, Linoleum Flooring
5 Your hexagon ceramic tile patterns can simple or ornate like this one.
4 It's highly recommended that you do a test on a single tile first, to be certain you have just the perfect coverage on the tile. Glazes are touchy; too much causes bubbling, too little results in a streaky looking finished tile.  Always use a ceramic fan brush when you apply the glaze to the tile. Too much pressure makes streaks, so when you drag the brush across the tile, barely make contact. Bathroom Flooring, Inspired Baths, Vintage Inspired Bathroom, Front Closet
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4 It's highly recommended that you do a test on a single tile first, to be certain you have just the perfect coverage on the tile. Glazes are touchy; too much causes bubbling, too little results in a streaky looking finished tile. Always use a ceramic fan brush when you apply the glaze to the tile. Too much pressure makes streaks, so when you drag the brush across the tile, barely make contact.
3 Once you know how many tiles make up your floret pattern, pull those off of your tile sheets, and clean the tile thoroughly.  Take those tiles to a local "ceramics" store, a potter, or ceramic artisan. They might be able to over-glaze the tiles for you to the color you desire.   If not, go to your local ceramic store, purchase a bottle of glaze and do it yourself. Bathroom Tiles Pictures, Subway Tiles Bathroom, Kitchen Wall Tiles, Hall Bathroom, Girls Bathroom, Bathroom Renos, Bathroom Ideas, Basement Bathroom
3 Once you know how many tiles make up your floret pattern, pull those off of your tile sheets, and clean the tile thoroughly. Take those tiles to a local "ceramics" store, a potter, or ceramic artisan. They might be able to over-glaze the tiles for you to the color you desire. If not, go to your local ceramic store, purchase a bottle of glaze and do it yourself.
2. Plan out your design; for example, a floret. Each floret is comprised of 6 hexagons.   Now, how many do you require for your floor? Calculate your space and decide. Bathroom Remodel Small Shower, Bathrooms Remodel, Upstairs Bathrooms, White Tile Floor, White Tiles, Farmhouse Traditional
2. Plan out your design; for example, a floret. Each floret is comprised of 6 hexagons. Now, how many do you require for your floor? Calculate your space and decide.
1. Start with purchasing a base white or porcelain tile from your tile store. Tile Stores, Floor Patterns, Porcelain Tile, Start, Flooring, Base
1. Start with purchasing a base white or porcelain tile from your tile store.
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