10 Minute Tile Coasters are quick and easy to make — waterproof, durable coasters made by covering tiles with duct tape.

We always seem to run out of coasters. I buy them and make them, but there never seem to be enough. These 10 Minute Tile Coasters solve that problem: they’re fast, inexpensive and built to last.

I used duct tape for these — bright, bold colors chosen specifically for the kids’ rooms. Even though the kids are past their twenties, I picked lively shades hoping they’ll notice and actually use them.

We had a stack of old 150mm x 150mm tiles left over from a kitchen remodel. They’re sturdy, so I decided to repurpose them as coaster bases. My husband cut each tile into four smaller squares — the tile edges don’t need to be perfect since the duct tape will cover and secure them.

Facing four rolls of duct tape, I picked two patterns that worked best for the kids: denim and sour apple. These combined durability with fun colors. To make each coaster, I covered the tile square with duct tape, folded the edges neatly around the tile, and smoothed the surface for a clean finish.

10 Minute Tile Coasters

The photos show the bottom edges and how the tape is folded and secured. The method is simple and forgiving — the tape hides rough tile edges and creates a smooth, waterproof surface.

Ta-da — four coasters finished in under ten minutes. These are strong, waterproof, and colorful — a quick, calming craft that yields practical results.

I love the denim tape and plan to make more coasters in neutral or more grown-up patterns for other rooms. They’re perfect to scatter around the house wherever glasses tend to be set down.

LINDA