Table tops made out of glass are itself adding aesthetical beauty to any of our rooms besides any other decor. But a broken or exploded glass table top is sore in the eye. Although all of the glass materials are supposed to meet the General Product Safety Regulation of the UK, making glass table tops and other glass items secure to use. Yet, there is a possibility of glass being exploded due to a certain reason.
We have gathered here all of such reasons for you to be mindful.
Cracks or Chips
Any damage on the surface or edge of the glass in the form of cracks or chips can result into an explosion. This mostly happens during cutting, shipping, or installing the glass piece.
Temperature
Certain changes in temperature can contract and expand the glass, and when it is done, such glass panel explodes. Both hot and cold temperature severities can result in glass explosion.
Nickel Sulphide
During the process of glass making, nickel sulphide stones are formed. As the temperature changes, especially while manufacturing toughened glass, these tiny stones can expand to a point where the glass explodes.
How to prevent your glass table top from breaking
Avoid Harsh Surfaces
During the assembly of your table top, do not lay your glass on a rough or hard surface. Lay your glass on some cardboard or over a rug.
Ask someone to give a hand
While moving or lifting your glass table top, ask someone to give you a helping hand. This will save you from accidental drop or being hit by a nearby object.
Avoid assembling if anything is missing.
Do not assemble your table top if any of the parts are broken or missing. Doing so may leave you with a shattered glass table top. Therefore, immediately check with your retailer.
Avoid extreme temperatures
Do not put any hot or cold object directly on glass table top—for instance, saucepans, ice bars, etc. Extreme temperate on a specific part of glass can lead to an explosion.
Avoid putting pressure or hard objects
Do not stand, sit or put any hard object over the glass surface if you want your glass table top to last for a good amount of time. Instead, use table cloths or placemats to avoid any accidental drops and scratches.
Clean But Mindfully
Clean your glass surface regularly so that no grit can scratch your glass table top. Do not use any kind of abrasive washing powder, which can leave scratches on your glass. Instead, use a good glass cleaning spray to wipe out your glass surface neat and clean.
Use a solid base for parasol
If your glass table top has a parasol, then make sure to use a solid parasol base. This is because windy weather can make parasol build pressure on glass table top and most of the time blow your table breaking into pieces.
