While these visually stimulating tops for patio tables and dining tables look as though they are crafted using dozens individual tiles, they are molded as one piece. A layer of patina is either brushed or rubbed on by hand to create the appearance of ceramic tile. Very striking, yet they don't require the high-maintenance that ceramic tile surfaces need - making them ideal for patio tables, outdoor dining tables -even as rugged indoor dining tables that can take all the abuse of outdoor dining tables!.