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Raised Tile-Topped Pet Feeder

Submitted by Joni on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 11:00

I modified the single bowl raised pet feeder by adding tile over hardibacker cement board (over the wood platform). Then, I trimmed it with a thin border of wood. These are pretty addictive to make, as you can see from the pictures!

Finish Used
On the white version, I simply used white acrylic craft paint. On the stained versions, I used a mixture of Minwax water-based stains using Antique Walnut & Onyx, topped with 4 coats of General Finish Satin EnduroVar.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

BrennaLiz

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 13:12

I love the tile look you used! I have been looking everywhere for attractive raised pet bowls and have found nothing I like. I do have a few questions: is the cement board necessary? What size and type of wood did you you use for the trim and how did you attach it?

Thank you for posting I would have never thought of this myself!

Joni

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:59

Thanks for the feedback. According to the guys at Lowe's, you could skip the cement board and use liquid nails to attach the tiles. But the grout/adhesive that I was using would not bond to wood (and I think that may be true for many, if not all of them), so I went ahead with the cement board. This required a special drill bit for my roto-zip (to make the circle), and a special drill bit for my screwdriver (in connecting the cement to the board). I used "craft wood" trim (available at Lowe's in Pine). It's 3/8" thick and 1 1/2" wide. It's the perfect size for covering a 3/4" frame, cement board and the tile. I glued the boards together and then nailed thin brads in to secure it.

katieevans140@… (not verified)

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 20:11

Hi. I love your post! Did you lay the tile and then cut it or cut the holes first? What tools do you need to cut the tile?

Thanks,
Katie

Joni

Sun, 03/04/2012 - 10:38

Katie, I didn't have a tile cutter. I purchased a tile nipper from Lowe's, and was surprised at how easy it is to snip off the parts you don't want. I nipped it first and got it all laid out around the circular hole prior to putting the adhesive down. It helps to put the tile pieces in a vice, and then nip it. -Joni

calli (not verified)

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 10:11

this is awesome. our great dane has a massive drool issue (to be expected) so i've been trying to find a plan that isn't JUST wood top. problem solved. i think i just found my new christmas present gifting tradition too! thanks!