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
When you order a bespoke glass table top from us, you’ll have a wide choice of shapes, sizes, and glass finishes, with several thicknesses available 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 toughened glass to frosted glass, bronze or grey tinted glass to sparkling glitter glass, it’s easy to achieve the glass table design of your dreams with our wide variety of styles.
We even 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 custom glass table top possible.
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.
