Glass Tables - How to select one guide

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Quality Glass Tables

Chrome globe table with 36in elegant round glass top
Chrome globe table with 36in elegant round glass top

3 Tips To Selecting a Glass Table

So you're thinking of buying a Glass Top Table

They're stylish, trendy and will add that modern quality look to your home. So what do you look for when selecting your ideal glass tables?

Here are 3 things you should know and look for before buying:-

Tip 1 - The Type of Glass

Is the glass top made of "Toughened Glass"? Why is this so important? As we all know glass can break and if it does is incredibly sharp and hazardous. This is normal glass.

If you have "Toughened Glass" it is so strong that its unlikely to break and 2nd if it does break it breaks into very tiny pieces like when a car windscreen breaks. This is far safer than ordinary glass.

So what can I do about it? Ask the supplier and look for a mark on the glass identifying it as "toughened glass"! If the glass is

Tip 2 - How To Stop Scratching

This question is often asked. The answer is you have to be careful with it. Glass will scratch and trying to polish out scratches from "toughened glass" can cause it to shatter. So the cure is prevention in this case

Tip 3 - How Can You Tell The Quality?

Look at the edge of the glass. If it's finished of with a smooth often slightly rounded edge this is a good sign it's a quality glass. If the glass is mounted in a metal frame, look for the quality of the welding between the metal parts. Smooth welds show craftsmanship and quality. They are also stronger and hard wearing.

Where To Buy Quality Glass Tables

If your looking for a quality supplier take a look at Furniture247 for their range of high quality glass tables.

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Jupitehero1  says:
3 months ago

Having a glass table myself I know all the difficulties in keeping them scratch free. They're great because they're thin and easy to clean but preventing the scratches is especially difficult when company comes over.

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GreatGoji  says:
3 months ago

I have always passion for arts like these, only problem is that they are sometimes too fragile. Thanks for the tips by the way!

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yojpotter  says:
3 months ago

Wow! These are great tips on how to pick and take care of glass tables..^^ plus the picture looked great! ^^

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prophet25  says:
3 months ago

Really like the tips, would prove useful the next time I choose glass tables -great page!

DishNetwork  says:
3 months ago

We used to have a glass table as our dining table. Was always prudent with it !

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