What to do with glass top side tables
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Debra
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I have a side table that has a glass top. I would like to paint the base but do not know what to do with the glass top to make it look more updated. I have seen some that have been painted with a mirror image but do not know how I would do this. Can anyone help with bringing this table to a more updated vision? I appreciate all and any suggestions.
16 answers
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Hi Debra- do you have a picture of the table so we can take a look at it?
Country Design Home
on Dec 04, 2014
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It is just a regular square side table,nothing fancy. I am more concerned about what to do with the glass. I just want to change it up some way, just not keeping it plan glass.
Debra
on Dec 04, 2014
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My father had some side tables and instead of glass, there were marble inserts. Maybe you could find some tile that you like (marble or not) and cut it to fit the insert?
RCooper @ thoughtsbyher.com
on Dec 04, 2014
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Depending on the size of the glass, you could find some old frames at a second hand store that are missing the glass and use them in those! Our Lowes cuts glass to fit fairly inexpensive. As far as the table nice wood on the top, fresh paint of choice, fabric of choice etc new table! So many choices. Also you could combine the two glass pieces into one table, put your favorite pictures in between, update the table, and place it where company mainly sits or as an entryway piece! Ok I'm done😊 Good luck I'm a newbie so still learning. Thanks
Jenifer Richardson
on Dec 04, 2014
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Are you any good at doing mosaics? What if you went to the hobby store and bought some transparent mosaic pieces and glued them on underneath with E6000 glue?
Marjo
on Dec 04, 2014
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Mod Podge! I did paper bags on mine and then stained and topped with polycrylic. It looks great!
Laura
on Dec 04, 2014
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good idea's thank you
Debra
on Dec 04, 2014
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I did the glass tops in the paper bag trick too. The only thing is, next time I would use a darker colored paper. It is a fast and easy way to switch out the glass look. When I tire of these I will soak in the tub to remove and try something different.
Tracy Jo
on Dec 05, 2014
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i would combine 2 of these fabulous ideas and go to the fabric store, pick your favorite, and mod podge it to the bottom of the glass.
Jeannie Votteler
on Dec 05, 2014
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pick YOUR favorite - I hate it when that happens!
Jeannie Votteler
on Dec 05, 2014
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Krylon makes a mirror-paint, but I have never used it. See website: http://www.krylon.com/products/looking-glass-mirror-like-paint/
Mabeline
on Dec 05, 2014
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I just mod podged pictures on mine.... love it. You could also use lace as an overlay and give it a delicate look with spray paint.
The Chirping Frog
on Dec 05, 2014
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I have painted glass on the underside of the glass and it works just fine. If you so desire you could paint the base and the glass to match
Eleanor P
on Dec 05, 2014
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You might like this idea as well. http://www.addicted2decorating.com/marbelized-back-painted-glass-end-table.html
Marjo
on Dec 06, 2014
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The other thing you could do is go to the craft store and get some pretty scrapbooking papers and mod podge those to the underneath.
Marjo
on Dec 06, 2014
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thank you everyone, you have given me some very good idea's
Debra
on Dec 07, 2014
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