How to Complete a Window Box Mosaic

If you want a window box that’s different than the neighbor’s, try customizing yours with your own design. One way to do this is to use mosaic tiles to create a design on the sides of your wooden window box. I have seen some really stunning mosaics, even on window boxes.

To create your design, line up mosaic tiles along the width and length of each side of the window box that will bear a design. This is an easy way to see how many tiles your design should incorporate. Once you have calculated this number, you can use graph paper to sketch a design for your window box.

Place glue in vertical lines along the length of the side. Use the pattern you graphed to place the mosaic tiles on the side of the window box. When you have finished laying the tiles, apply grout over the surface with a sponge. Then wipe off the surface of the tiles with a cloth to remove excess grout.

Sometimes when I get to this point in a project, where I am almost finished, I lose patience. I want to hurry up and see the finished product. But I have learned that patience pays off to finish correctly. So allow the mosaic design to set fully before you attempt to plant any flowers or foliage in your window box.

Another thing I enjoy is to incorporate variations of a pattern. Sometimes I use the same pattern but reverse the colors. Or I change a couple elements but use a central motif. This brings several pieces together around a common theme.