How to replace a broken glass table top.

HOW TO MEASURE THE GLASS TABLE TOP.

Sometimes, fixing a broken glass is as easy as ordering a new one online. Yet you need to know how to measure the glass.
It’s easy to order a table top online. Plenty of websites offer nice glass tops at competitive price. All you need is a few measurements. Let’s see how to measure the proper way. For square or rectangle table tops, measure the width and length of the glass. For round table tops, measure the diameter from the middle of the table. Make sure to measure through the center of the table, all the way from one side to the other. In both cases, always measure from the inside of the table frame.
If you are replacing glass for a patio table, remember to drill holes to fit umbrellas.
After you measure the general size, take a piece of broken glass and measure its thickness.
Double check all sizes and so you know exactly the sizes you need to order.

CUSTOMIZE THE COLOR OF THE GLASS.

Things happen for a reason. This accident is an opportunity to buy a better type of glass.
Did you consider customizing your table top? You can change the look and feel of the table by using a different glass. Sometimes changing the style is as simple as changing the color. Why not using a blue glass for example?
There are some standard glass color to match the furniture style. Choose one of the following glass tints:

• Bronze tinted glass. This is a caramel dark brown glass.
• Grey tinted glass. This glass has a smoky tint and is almost opaque.
• Frosted etched glass. This is a translucent glass that is also opaque, but with a white hue.
• Clear glass & Low-iron glass. While both glass types are clear, low-iron glass has less green tint.

Think about using a new finishing or different tint.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT THICKNESS FOR YOUR TABLE TOP.

Did the glass broke because it was not appropriate in the first place?
If the glass holds heavy objects, it is better to choose tempered glass. We recommended tempered glass for glass bookshelves and TV cabinets. Tempered glass is 7 times stronger than regular household glass. It is safer than regular glass. Tempered glass breaks into dull fragments rather than sharp fragments. This is why most businesses, restaurants and schools love tempered glass.
Thickness of the glass top depends on the type of table you have. The amount of weight a glass table can withstand depends on its support frame. For instance, a table supports more weight if it has a middle support. Tables with frames use thiner glasses. If the glass is the actual surface and has no frame, you will need a thickness above 6mm. If the table top is longer than 80cm, you will need an even thicker glass.
Always check the thickness the glass that broke so you better know what you need.