Can I replace the Glass on My Patio Table? (Explained)

You may have an old patio table that you love, and would hate to get rid of, but the glass just shattered on you and now you’re stuck wondering what to do.

In this blog post we will go over whether or not you can replace the glass on your patio table and reasons why the glass could shatter (and how to avoid it).

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Short Answer To The Question Can I replace the Glass on my patio table:

The most common question we have been asked is, can I replace Glass on my patio table? The answer is that yes, you can replace the glass on your patio table.

Steps to replace the Glass on my patio table:

If you have a pedestal already and broke the Glass, it’s easy to check it on different websites and order the same size glass of your broken piece.

We recommend the stronger ⅜” or ½” glass for pedestals, which will provide more support.

Make sure you choose tempered glass, which is heat-treated for extra strength.

For rectangle or square tables, you’ll want to order a beveled or a flat polished edge. Don’t forget to choose rounded or radius corners, which are shiny, so they are not sharp.

Choose either a beveled edge or a pencil polish edge for round tabletops. If you have an outdoor table you’d like to protect or that has an uneven surface, you can order Glass to cover the surface of the table. For square or rectangle tables, measure the length and width of the table.

Step 1:

Remove the top and outer rim by pulling up on the edge with one hand while a second person holds down on the nearest legs.

Step 2:

Place the table rim upside down on a protected surface. Place the new tabletop into the rim.

Step 3:

Snap the plastic clips into place starting where the top meets the rim, then pressing under the lip around the edge of the rim.

Step 4:

With the top and rim still upside down, insert the table base (with the legs pointing up) and press down, snapping into place.

Step 5:

Turn the table upright and position it for use.

For a round tabletop, measure through the table’s exact center to find the width. The number will be the diameter of the table, which is all you need to order. For a table cover, choose ¼” or ⅜” glass. Don’t forget to choose tempered glass for safety.

For rectangles and squares, choose beveled or flat polished edges; and for round tables, choose beveled or pencil polished edges. These kinds of tables can be tricky.

The frame of patio table cannot be bent in any way, or it will be tough to measure. Put the frame straight before you measure it. The Glass is cut to fit inside the frame exactly, so be very careful of your measurements. We will fabricate the Glass precisely to the dimensions you provide with a +/- 1/8″ cutting tolerance.

For Glass that fits inside a frame, choose ¼”, ⅜” or ½” tempered Glass depending on your frame. Make sure that you select a seamed or flat polished edge to fit down the structure properly. You can choose a hole drilled in any tabletop for your patio table umbrella if you need it! Your Glass is made to your specification as soon as you place your order.

Why Would a patio table Glass shatter?

Glass patio tables are lightweight, affordable, and easier to keep clean than metal tables one but that tempered Glass can come with a downside no matter what brand.

Let us have a look at the reasons why would a patio table glass shatter

Reasons:

They break even though tempered Glass is more durable and higher quality material than regular Glass. It is not entirely break-proof; incidents rarely happen, but they happen occasionally, and it also doesn’t mean the temperate Glass is of low quality. Now, these are four reasons what causes tempered Glass to shatter:

Defective Tempered Glass:

It is an apparent cause, but defective temperate classes have been damaged already. Pre-scratches or cracks will lead to the weakening of tempered Glass.

Minor edge damage:

Minor damage on the edge of the Glass may cause spontaneous breakage, which can happen in many different scenarios.

It may happen while cutting the Glass into smaller pieces, while delivering the Glass on-site and while the Glass is being Installed

Over the years, as the temperature and elements contract and expand the Glass, it causes stress which could shatter the Glass.

Binding and frame:

It is also a norm and causes spontaneous shattering of the Glass as the glass contracts and expands, and if there isn’t enough space in the frame, the excessive stress can cause the glass to shatter.

Internal stress:

It may be very cheap, but nickel sulfide stones can come from using stainless steel machines and are usually formed during the glass making and handling process these stones will change its structure over time, and this internal stress will surpass the strength of tempered glass, causing the Glass to break slowly.

What are the best ways to make sure your patio glass stays Good for a long time?

Treat them gently it is glass should not be banged around. Children should be taught to touch them gently and not place heavy material on the table.

If there are handles or hardware, whatever is loose on the Glass, tighten it up and make sure the rubber bushings and grommets are present.

Putting a safety film on the Glass, you can coat the Glass with a safety film and the exterior side, the side away from the water, and in the event of breakage that will hold it all together.

If you are going to do that, you need to remove all the hardware first, put the film and the entire piece of Glass put the hardware back on.

The use of tempered safety glass to a laminated type of product will hold the glass shards together in the event of breakage.

Can I replace Patio Table Glass with another Material?

Acrylic plastic is a better choice than replacing the glass. Acrylic plastic is much lighter and does not break as easily. It also resembles glass in color and texture, is easier to clean, but it will scratch. You can buy acrylic plastic in most hardware stores. It comes in the form of plexiglass sheets or slabs.

conclusion:

Now you know what causes tempered Glass patio tables to shatter and ways to prevent such incidents from happening, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

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