The most common options for glass table tops use tempered or annealed (standard) glass.
What kind of paint do you use on a glass table top?
Paint the glass tabletop with thin coats of Krylon® Looking Glass Paint , allowing 1 minute to dry between coats. Continue adding thin coats of paint until the desired look is achieved.
What can I use to replace a broken glass table top?
Acrylic table tops are a good investment if you need to replace a broken or scratched table top. Acrylic or plexiglass is a versatile material that can be used as a substitute for glass or to create an entirely new aesthetic.
What can I use instead of glass for a table top?
Acrylic table tops are a good investment if you need to replace a broken or scratched table top. Acrylic or plexiglass is a versatile material that can be used as a substitute for glass or to create an entirely new aesthetic.
What can I use to substitute a glass table top?
Acrylic table tops are a good investment if you need to replace a broken or scratched table top. Acrylic or plexiglass is a versatile material that can be used as a substitute for glass or to create an entirely new aesthetic.
What can I use in place of a glass table top?
Strength and Durability – Polycarbonate is a whopping 250 times stronger than glass. This makes polycarbonate an unbreakable alternative to glass. Due to its strength, polycarbonate stays intact for long periods of time. These properties make Lexan a great material for glass table top replacement.
The rubber feet grip the table surface and keep the glass from shifting. If your rubber feet have moved or are missing, you must replace them. Go to your local hardware store and find a pack of the little rubber feet.
What can I put on a glass table top?
Use coasters and mats to limit the risk of staining or warping the glass finish. Similarly, avoid placing laptops that can heat up directly on the glass table, or writing on paper without something underneath it – this can end up scratching the glass and marking the surface.
What You Need to Know About Table Top Glass
What glass to use for a table top?
Most open top tables require tempered glass to provide the structural strength to support the weight loads that may be placed on the them.
What are the cons of a glass top table?
Glass table tops are susceptible to smudges, fingerprints, scratches, dirt, food scraps, and spills, which can be hard to clean off of this kind of surface. It’s much easier to notice dirt on glass than on wood, hence the previous con of them needing to be cleaned more regularly.
What kind of glass should I use for a table top?
Most open top tables require tempered glass to provide the structural strength to support the weight loads that may be placed on the them.
What kind of glass to use for a table top?
Most open top tables require tempered glass to provide the structural strength to support the weight loads that may be placed on the them.
What type of glass to use for a table top?
Most open top tables require tempered glass to provide the structural strength to support the weight loads that may be placed on the them.
What is a pencil edge on a glass table top?
The term ‘pencil’ refers to the rounded glass finish of the edge radius, which is similar to the roundness of a pencil. This style of edge treatment is ideal for circular tables or furniture with rounded corners, as glass protector tops fit nicely on these.
What kind of glass do you use for a table top?
Most open top tables require tempered glass to provide the structural strength to support the weight loads that may be placed on the them.
15mm toughened and 19mm toughened thick glass is generally used for large tables, and expensive furniture manufacture. The weight of glass can increase dramatically, and so does the cost. In short, if you are intending to use glass to protect your furniture use either 4mm or 6mm depending on the size.