Rustic River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops DIY Project

I love soft and smooth River Stones and I love redoing kitchen counter tops on a budget. So, if you are looking for a quick way to update your kitchen counter tops on a budget, then try making these River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops. They will add a natural stone element in your rustic or country kitchen.

These Natural River Stone Kitchen Counter Tops are an easy DIY craft project that repurposes old or chipped Blue Willow Ware into an updated and affordable Kitchen Counter Top material.

The addition of River Stone made into tiles is all you need! Well, the River Stones, some outdated kitchen counter tops, and some time!

This easy Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Top craft project is perfect for anyone who likes to decorate with a vintage or shabby chic look in his or her retro or vintage kitchen. Natural River Stone made into and used as tiles are the perfect material when you want to redecorate with a rustic or cabin look in your home.

Working with mosaics can sound a little intimidating, but you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it really is!

To make Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops you will need to spread it out over a couple days; so working over the weekend will probably work best. While you won't be working on the craft project all day long, you do need to allow for time for materials to dry.

To Make Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops You Will Need:

Grout

Tile Adhesive

Natural River Stones

Hammer

Sand paper

The first step is to clean your kitchen counter tops. Now, if you are working around a sink you will need to go ahead and remove it. Once you are finished you can re install it on the counter tops.

Everyone will have a different sized kitchen counter tops, so I can only give you tips on how to know how to make your Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops.

The entire counter tops will be covered in tile made from Natural River Stones.

Now, you need to establish the pattern or lack of pattern you want to create on your Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops. Personally, I like a random pattern, but that is up to you.

Once you have your pattern established, you need to start working on your Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops.

So, take some rough sand paper and start to sand off the shine from our laminate counter tops.

When you have finished you can wee away any dust.

Now, to start applying your Natural River Stone I recommend working in sections. This means, add some glue to the back of your individual smooth stone and then place it in the correct location on the kitchen counter tops. You can glue directly onto your laminate counter tops as long as you sand them up and remove the shine.

Now, once the Natural River Stone pieces have dried in place on the kitchen counter tops you can grout. Be sure to read how long your specific tile adhesive needs to dry before you grout.

You can use pre made grout or mix your own to save money.

Now, I would use a white grout for a traditional look. You can buy grout in almost any color imaginable.

Use a trowel to apply the grout liberally over each Natural River Stone o the kitchen counter tops. Let it dry to a haze, then wipe a way with a sponge until clean and clear. You want to apply a bit of grout so your counter is not extremely bumpy, although it will never be perfectly smooth.

Now, once the grout has dried on your Natural River Stone Mosaic Kitchen Counter Tops you are finished.

You can also use a granite or marble conditioner to help seal the naturally smooth and porous rocks.