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Considerations in Using Glass for Your Table Top?

There is no doubt about it; a table top made from glass adds beauty and elegance to any setting, whether it is in the dining room, living room or even the bedroom. Glass is not only affordable, but with the proper care, it can last a very long time. However, the beauty and durability of glass does not come without some special concerns that you should be aware of before rushing headfirst into a purchase. Your first consideration should be safety. For the most part, glass table tops are sturdy and they are safe; however, they are designed to rest atop a pedestal, not permanently attached to the base of the table. They are usually held in place with sticky clear rubber tacks positioned between the table base or pedestal and the glass top to prevent skidding. The reason for this is obvious. Moving a table with the glass attached to the base makes it quite heavy and extremely awkward. Moving the glass table top and base separately is much easier and safer. Because of the way the glass table top rests upon the base, the glass table top is not as steady as a conventional wooden table and may have a tendency to tip easier. If you have children or pets, it is wise to choose a medium other than glass for your table top, at least until your children are old enough to understand the safety concerns associated with having a glass table top. Another consideration when shopping for a glass table top is the type of glass you want. Two types of glass are used in making glass table tops—tempered glass and annealed glass. The difference between annealed, or regular glass, and tempered glass is this: tempered glass is cooled at a much faster rate which allows it to become stronger. Once you have found a table that you like, be sure to ask your salesperson if the top is made from tempered or annealed glass. Glass is an ideal table top as long as you know exactly what you are looking for and understand the safety concerns associated with it.


Name 3 materials that light cannot pass through?

table glass soap


How do patio table crystal form?

If you have a glass table and a sunny day you can paint your tabletop with non-toxic crystals in a flash. It's an easy crystal-growing project, safe for kids and pets.


What happens when hot candle wax interacts with a cold table?

The wax starts to get hard and cold


A glass sitting on a table will not move unless moved by a force This example demonstrates what?

newtons third law of motion

Related Questions

How many grams in a teaspoon of table salt?

Approximately 5 gm in a teaspoon of table salt


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How many grams are in a teaspoon of table salt?

Approximately 6 gm in a teaspoon of salt.


How many milligrams in a teaspoon of salt?

2300 milligrams in one teaspoon of table salt


What equals 2 teaspoon?

A table spoon.


How much cinnamon do you add to store bought ice cream to flavor it?

3 table spoons of cinnamon + 1 teaspoon of pure Nicaraguan coca powder. It should be noted that the ice cream MUST be stirred with a cinnamon stick to attain maximum flavor.


How many milligrams of sodium is in 1 teaspoon of table salt?

One teaspoon of table salt typically contains about 2,300 milligrams of sodium. This is because sodium chloride, the chemical name for table salt, is made up of about 40% sodium by weight. Therefore, in a 1 teaspoon serving of table salt, you would be consuming approximately 2,300 milligrams of sodium.


How do you write teaspoon short?

Tsp is Teaspoon shortened Tbsp is Table spoon shortened


What is a homomgenuous mixture?

Homogeneous Mixture is defined as a mixture which has uniform composition and properties throughout. As an example, air is a homogeneous mixture of gases. A teaspoonful of table salt stirred into a glass of water also makes a homogeneous mixture.


Has the glass table shattered into pieces?

Yes, the glass table has shattered into pieces.


How many legs does a typical glass table have?

A typical glass table has four legs.


How many mg are in teaspoon of salt?

One teaspoon (5 milliliters) of table salt has 2,325 mg of sodium