Replacement Smoked Glass Coffee Table top needed

[Wormella]

We managed to buy, pick up, and break a glass topped coffee table in the space of a hour, any ideas on where we can get glass cut to fit in the local area.

I've asked for a quote from SandwellGlazing, the only one to come up that didn't just do windows and wasn't in Virginia USA, but I thought I'd check on hear to see if anyone knew of local glaziers that would do the job...

 

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http://www.staffordforum.com/xf/ind...buy-a-piece-of-toughened-circular-glass.8359/

This recent thread may help.

 

[darben]

Did you buy it with your credit card? If so tell the Card company you might be covered for a replacement.

 

[Wormella]

No, debit card, it's very much our fault for not thinking that the glass was glued on....

 

[darben]

Try your bank any way, see what they say.

I'd also query with the retailer that if it breaks so easily if it was merchantable quality and fit for purpose and why they didn't give you adequate handling instructions. You might feel bad but it's worth a try. it doesn't sound like your fault its not like you dropped it, by their very nature coffee tables are meant to moved around so should be up to the job, they might repair or exchange FOC

 

[Wormella]

No, it was 2nd hand from Katherine House, and yes, it was totally our fault...

 

[darben]

You might be able to get a large circular mirror at a very reasonable price that would fit that table.

 

[Wormella]

yes, but mirrored glass would look mental, and they tend not to be cheap anyway...

I'd also like it to be tough enough to withstand day to day stuff..

 

[That-Crazy-Rat-Lady]

Hey, I know someone has already linked to my thread, but the only thing I could say is unless your willing to spend a small fortune (around £60) to get it cut id defo have a look on ebay!
The best quote I had was from Chatfields of £50 for cut, toughened and polished edges, but it may be more for smoked glass!
I got somthing like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ikea-glas...en_DiningRoomFurniture_SM&hash=item1c2450ffdf
From ebay for £5!
Its even cheaper to buy something online and get it cut locally to size.
Hope this helps!

 

[Gramaisc]

Its even cheaper to buy something online and get it cut locally to size.

Cutting toughened glass might not be a good idea. It's usually toughened after it's cut to size and finished. Worth persevering and waiting for the right one to come along..

 

[Wormella]

Yes, because I need it to be a specific size, 30" in the coffee table's case, ebay isn't being all that useful - but I'm awaiting for some quotes for glass and acrylics...

 

[That-Crazy-Rat-Lady]

Hope you find something! Good luck!

 

[Gramaisc]

Shame you don't live in Stafford, VA. - http://www.glasstopsdirect.com/glass-round-30.php

 

[Wormella]

I know, I kept finding them...

 

[21st century glaziers]

Have you any luck yet , i quoted what was asked for , maybe you can reduce the thickness to 4mm bronze tgh polished all round circle get in touch i can re quote.
the original would be 6mm annealed non safety glass (not fit for purpose)
Anyone can use our website advice is free , quotes are free
http://www.sandwellglazing.co.uk/glass_quote_online.aspx if you mention stafford forum i will also give a 10 % discount to members .

Company is situated on Greyfriars Way Stafford
21st Century Glaziers (Stafford) Sandwell Glazing for (West Midlands)

 

[Wormella]

Thanks for all ther responses, we'll stick with the replacment one we brought, it's fitting in very nicely these days. Still not sure what tio do with carcasse of the old one...