Asked on Jan 31, 2016
Try to source a part for my patio table for repair
by
Ginger
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Hi. I have a patio table that is in great shape, except for the 6 "table rim clips" that are disintegrating. The part is approx 2 1/4 X 1 1/2. The molded "cup" section for the legs to be inserted into is approx 2 1/4 X 1/2. I don't recall the name of the furniture manufacturer. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Did you ever have any luck in finding your patio table rim guards? I'm needing them too!
Hi! No I never did. One hometalker was very helpful. She tried to find some information from some old contacts in the industry, but no luck. I am still trying to figure out if I could build some kind of frame out of 1X 1s to sit under the glass, then make new legs to attach. Such a shame to waste a perfectly good table top.
I didn't realize until yesterday that I had the same problem. When I tried to slide the table the rim supports shattered The plastic had completely deteriorated! My next option is to check facebook marketplace, yard sales, or Craigslist in hopes of finding a cheap table to take the replacement parts off of. The table and 4 chairs are really good quality and It would cost me a small fortune to try to replace the whole set.
we had the same problem and lived with a deteriorating table for years as each clip slowly deteriorated, including the "cup" shaped ones, because we couldn't find the parts to repair...... then came up with this solution which should get us a few more years use of our table - the top and legs are in such good shape!
At the mid point, along the length of our table, there are two arms that curve outwards towards the table edge and that support the tempered glass. This is where those "cup" shaped table rim holders in the photo at the top used to be on our table. My husband bought 10' of thin cable (he didn't need this much but this allowed for about 18"-24" extra) , an eye/eye turnbuckle set, Ferrule & Stop Kit (so that the cable ends are properly secured and don't cut anyone), and 1" metal corner braces (the size and number needed may differ depending on the need for your specific table - for our table he needed 2/side = 4 total).
1. Put the metal corner braces (we used 2 in each arm) into the end pf the table's arm brace so that one side is "in" the arm and the other side of the brace is "out", and extending down. Then insert each arm back into the lip of the table rim - the metal corner brace portion that is extending down, will now be held in place by the lip of the lower table rim. Next, do this to the opposite side. This effectively stop the rim of the table from bowing outwards and somewhat stabilizes the table.
2. Next, thread the cable through the screw holes on the corner brackets. For our table this meant starting from the middle of the table and threading the cable into the 1st metal corner bracket's screw hole and then out the 2nd corner bracket's screw hole back towards the center of the table..... then go directly to the opposite side of the table and repeat but going into, and out of, the next set of two corner brackets.
3. Using the Eye/Eye Turnbuckle set, along with the ferrule & stop kit, thread the cable into the parts as per the instructions and tighten the cable until the opposite sides of the table rim are securely pulled in towards each others, thus not allowing the long sides of the table to buckle. This properly secures the table top..... at least it did in our case.
4. To replace the actual table rim clips our next step is to use shims, cut to size and painted to match our table rim. We'll pop them into the table rim and this will help keep the tempered glass raised up against the upper rim of the table edge.
This "fix" might sound a bit cheesy and if you aren't careful, it will look it BUT.... if you make sure to place the eye/eye turnbuckle towards one side of the table, the table top arm support will actually hide those steel parts below it so it won't stand out to your eye. That said, the steel cable is visible but you could pre-paint it black so it isn't so noticeable. For us, once we place some potted flowers at the center of the table, it'll be fine for day to day and when entertaining any place mats we put out will almost cover any remaining cable that shows.
SJ,
I like this idea
Could you post some photos , please?
I know this is an old post, but I thought I'd share in case someone else needs this info. The following link includes a video.
https://www.sunnilandpatio.com/collections/table-parts/products/table-parts-clip-accessories-30-915
If it is the plastic that is disintegrating can you cover it what a silicone or apply something like a construction adhesive to keep them from falling apart?
Did you ever find the part you needed. Looking for the same part as well.
Did you find the part? I am looking for the same thing