People also use the terms glass tops or glass table covers. All this information applies to other uses of glass tops such as desks and bureaus. It also provides the same principles if you are looking for glass shelves.
Some tabletop glass add style and beauty to your decor while offering valuable protection to the table itself. Other tabletop glass is actually the top of the table. This is especially true for outside tables. We will look at and discuss various options.
A seamed edge is basically just a safety edge where the burrs are removed. Technically, a seamed edge can have some chipping and still be considered “sellable” quality.
See Edge Type ExamplesAcrylic glass, sometimes known as the brand Plexiglas® and Polycarbonate, sometimes known as the brand as Lexan®, are sometimes considered as a replacement for tempered glass, especially in exterior applications.
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Tables, bureaus, desks, and cabinets come in many shapes. Squares, rectangles, and circles are easily defined. Ovals are a little different as there are different types. Most ovals we run into are elliptical or what we call race track. I did some research and found a very handy guide for picking the oval you have. Keep in mind this was allegedly made for school children. You will be tested!
So what to do if your table does not fit a specific shape? At that point a simple template can be used for the shape. A simple trace of the edge with a pencil and some cardboard can be enough for us to manufacture the perfect tabletop glass for you.
Pioneer Glass
240 Church St. #1
Whitinsville, MA 01588
