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Searching for table tops online that are just as stylish as they are strong? Our bespoke toughened glass table tops at Express Toughening are ideal for any setting, from kitchen tables and dining tables to coffee tables and end tables – both indoors and outdoors.

Why choose a glass table cover?

  • Simple maintenance – Glass surfaces are incredibly easy to keep clean, needing just a wipe with a cloth and specially formulated glass cleaner to maintain their appearance.
  • Stylish and versatile – At Express Toughening, our stylish table tops complement a range of interior styles, and can be customised with different shapes, sizes, and tints with a polished edge to suit your preferences.
  • Protects furniture – A glass table top protects the table underneath from scratches, stains, and UV damage, preserving the furniture’s appearance and longevity. Being resistant to stains, scratches, and heat themselves, glass table tops help to ensure structural integrity.
  • Increased light – Our bespoke glass pieces reflect light, making your space feel brighter and more airy, which creates the illusion of more space.

Product Additional information
Glass Type

Extra Clear (Low Iron) Toughened Glass, Clear Toughened Glass, Grey Tinted Toughened Glass, Bronze Tinted Toughened Glass, Satin Toughened Glass
Glass Thickness

6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 19 mm
Shapes

Rectangle, Circle, Ellipse, Semicircle, Semiellipse
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Toughened glass table tops at Express Toughening

If you’re hoping to create a more distinctive look in your home or business with table tops made to measure, then Express Toughening can help.

Whether you need a glass table cover for a wooden table top or a custom glass table protector to replace a broken glass table top, our glass tops for furniture could be just the ticket.

All our toughened glass table tops are made to order, and are available in a variety of glass types, shapes, and thicknesses for ultimate customisation. You’re sure to find the ideal glass top for your table amongst the many options below.

A range of bespoke glass table top options

Purchasing glass table tops from us is simple, and you’ll have a wide choice of shapes, sizes, and glass finishes to choose from, alongside several glass thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 19mm.

We can cut your glass table tops in traditional shapes like rectangles, squares, and circles, or make the shape more unique as a semi-circle or ellipse. Custom amendments are also available on request, so you can accommodate irregular features with cut-outs or add rounded corners.

From classic clear glass to frosted glass, low iron glass (AKA extra clear glass) to, bronze, or grey–tinted glass, and even to sparkling glitter glass, it’s easy to achieve the glass table design of your dreams with our wide variety of styles.

We alsoeven offer toughened painted glass or printed glass cut to size if you’d prefer a splash of solid colour or a digital image – choose one of our designs or upload your own.

Sandblasted glass table tops may also be available on request, so if you would like a glass table top with this finish, please call us on 020 8500 1188 to enquire.

You can also get in touch with us if you require other shapes or measurements outside of the limitations in the order form – the experts at Express Toughening will work with you to make your bespoke glass table top possible.

Order your bespoke glass table top online today!

To find out more about our glass table tops, or for help measuring up and selecting the most suitable finish,get in touch with our friendly team today!

How thick should a glass table top be?

We provide several thicknesses of glass table tops here at Express Toughening, allowing you to choose the thickness that’s just right for your project. As tabletops are expected to take some weight, the glass needs to be thick and strong enough to withstand a certain amount of pressure.

This is why the thinnest glass table top available is 6mm, which is the minimum that should be used for smaller tables like coffee tables and sideboards, or for covering existing tabletops.

The next size up is 8mm thick, which is more suitable for table designs where the glass top isn’t set into a frame – such as standalone desks or tables with unique legs, like tressels.

For larger standalone tables, or furniture where the glass table top has an overhang around the edges, the thickness should be at least 10mm or 12mm for increased strength.

With even larger and more heavy-duty furniture, the glass should be even thicker, though the weight of 15mm or 19mm panels will of course affect the overall cost of your order.

Where’s the best place to use a glass table top?

You can install a glass table top in pretty much any living or working space, whether it’s a coffee table in the lounge or reception area, a dining table on the patio, or a sleek desk in an office.

Living room, kitchen, dining room, entryway, workstation… a quick visit to Pinterest will show you a million and one ways to create and style glass table tops in all kinds of situations.

One of the best ways to use them is to upcycle and modernise existing furniture, or to go all-out and build your own custom glass table. From tree stumps to concrete blocks, wooden barrels to cast-iron umbrella stands, repurposing unique glass tables is a never-ending interior design trend.

Despite the name, glass table tops aren’t just limited to tables – for example, you can also use these sheets of toughened glass as sideboards or to cover the tops of dressers and cabinets.

In fact, you don’t have to use the glass as the tabletop itself. Another handy use for this type of product is to provide a protective surface for an existing tabletop, which can be invaluable if you’re trying to preserve a family heirloom like a wooden table.

What kind of glass are table tops made from?

As tables are frequently utilised pieces of furniture in most homes or workplaces, any glass part of a table must be made from toughened glass, also known as safety glass or tempered glass.

This type of glass is several times stronger than regular annealed glass, because it is toughened through a rapid process of heating and cooling that strengthens its structure.

This toughening process makes the glass much more resistant to scratches, cracks, and minor impacts. As it can withstand high or low temperatures or humidity levels, most toughened glass is suitable for use in most indoor rooms, including kitchens and bathrooms – and outdoors, as well.

Using a toughened glass table top ensures that the table is robust enough to be used as intended, whether it’s for displaying or storing a selection of items or for dining or working.

As long as you don’t overload the glass table top and protect it from impacts, it should hold up safely for many years. If it does break from an accidental heavy impact, you’ll have peace of mind that the pieces are more like small pebbles than jagged shards, reducing the risk of injuries or damage.

Can I choose a custom colour for my glass table top?

Yes – we don’t just offer clear or tinted glass table tops here at Express Toughening. As you’ll see when you work your way through the order design system above, you can choose from more colourful and unique options like glitter glass, painted glass, or even glass with a printed image.

Our painted glass table tops feature back-painted glass in a colour of your choice, while our glitter glass table tops add the extra element of sparkly glitter. We offer a selection of popular shades, including neutrals and bright colours, but you’re also free to request any paint colour code you like.

Widely used paint colour codes include Dulux, Pantone, RAL, and Crown, but you can also submit other codes like Farrow & Ball or Laura Ashley to request a specific shade.

For the ultimate level of customisation, you can add personality to your furniture with a digitally printed glass table top. While we offer marble, copper, stone brick, or nature photography options, you can upload your own digital image to make your table completely unique.

However, please follow the submission rules to make sure your image is clear and high-quality enough to print – the digital file must be 1.5MB–12MB with 300 DPI minimum. You can also choose an image from a stock photo site like Shutterstock and the price will be added to your final bill.

How to look after a glass table top?

To keep your glass table top in the best possible condition, consider its placement in a room or outdoor space carefully to minimise the risk of any person or object falling onto it. Make sure pets and little children steer clear.

Whether you use the table for work or leisure, avoid placing drinks or food directly on the surface – especially if they’re hot. 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.

It’s also important to keep your glass table top clean by dusting and wiping it down regularly. First, remove any debris with a dry lint-free cloth, then use a damp microfibre cloth or sponge and a soapy water solution to clean the glass.

Glass cleaning products with harsh chemicals are more likely to damage the surface or leave streaks, so you should avoid these. Once the table is clean, you can use another dry cloth or kitchen towel to polish away any remaining smudges.

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What Our Customers Say

Andrew Cooke

Superb customer service from the Express Toughening team – when I made a mistake on my order online, they dealt with the issue quickly organising partial refund immediately. My order arrived quickly and their courier messaged me before delivery to check I was in. Quality product at the best price I found online.

Rated 5 out of 5
Kiron Kular

A massive Thankyou to Helen from Express Toughening for being so patient, co-operative and helpful with my orders. She resolved a re-make without any fuss and in an extremely timely manner. If you want glass – go to Express Toughening and ask for Helen!

Rated 5 out of 5
Andy Beviere

Extremely easy company to deal with, glass ordered weeks ago and asked for a specific delivery date due to glass testing and no one being onsite. Delivered on time and when asked for other types glass stated they couldn’t help but recommended an equally helpful company!!

Wouldn’t hesitate to use again.

Rated 5 out of 5
Brian White

I’ve used Express Toughening twice now and have been very impressed with the glass they have supplied and also the helpfulness of the staff. The first job was a couple of years ago when they supplied me with a 6mm satin frosted toughened glass door for our shower room. From my measurements they supplied a fabulous door which had the hinge and lock holes cut out and also took into account the out of square measurement of the door frame. It fitted a treat and is stunning to look at.

More recently (late last year) they supplied me with painted toughened glass splash backs (7 items altogether in 6mm glass with the biggest being 2.1 metres long), all cut to my sizes and with numerous switch and socket cut-outs. My local glass supplier said they could not cut out the close together sockets and switches, but Express did and got it spot on!

As with the glass door, the splash backs were delivered to me by Expresses’ own transport and without any problems and quality issues.

After the scary bit of fitting them all the result is faultless and stunning. Thanks go to Alex who helped me with the ordering process and technical aspects of glass splash backs.

Rated 5 out of 5
David Convery

4mm toughened glass for greenhouse. Although slightly dubious about ordering from a company I’ve never heard of and not local (300mile away) I’m so glad I took the plunge. A great customer service from Helen and the team from start to finish, clearly there was nothing for me to worry about.

Their website is easy to use and made ordering online a doddle and for those shapes, they don’t have on their website a quick email and rough diagram sorted any issues there. All glass arrived on time well packed and with no breakages.

It’s a company I wouldn’t hesitate to use again and I’d definitely recommend it to others who need quality glass cut to size.

Rated 5 out of 5
Tony Fields

Excellent product.
Exactly what it says on the tin.
Brilliant, friendly service from Helen.
Definitely recommended.
(And we’re on the Scottish border)

Rated 5 out of 5
Tony Owen

Fantastic service, fantastic prices and fantastic products – I could not recommend Express Toughening highly enough – I got an immediate response to my request for a quotation, and Helen was so helpful in answering my questions. Order placement was easy and everything arrived exactly on time and as promised. I won’t look anywhere else for my next order – great prices (way cheaper than other quotes) and great service!

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5
Sam Richardson

We have been using Express toughening for a number of years, mainly for glass screens and Toughened Glass for balustrade. The company are always reliable, deliveries always on time and friendly helpful service.

Rated 5 out of 5
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