Your glass table is scratched or lacks luster and you want to give it a second life? So discover our few tips to renovate your glass furniture and enhance it!
WHY THE GLASS TABLE MAY NEED TO BE RENOVATED?
THE NATURAL IMPACT OF TIME
As with all materials, the weather can affect the shine of your glass table. This is normal wear and tear which will vary over time depending on the quality of the glass you have chosen. Fortunately, there are many solutions to refurbish this material.
EVERYDAY RISKS: SHOCKS, SCRATCHES, ETC.
Even tempered glass, although very resistant, can be damaged. For example, micro scratches may appear on the glass top of your table. The reasons are many. They may be due to the use of an abrasive sponge or even to the use of a knife directly on the surface of the plate. Scratches can also appear following an impact. Renovating your glass table will allow you to reduce them or even eliminate some of them.
REVAMP OLD FURNITURE
Revamping old furniture can be a great idea! And yes, feeling good at home also means feeling in tune with your decor. For this, it is important to make them evolve according to his tastes and desires of the moment. So why not give your glass table a facelift with a nice makeover?
HOW TO GIVE A NEW YOUTH TO YOUR TABLE?
BRING BACK THE SHINE TO YOUR GLASS TABLE BY POLISHING IT
To restore a beautiful shine to your glass top, the first solution is simply to polish it. Thanks to this technique, your tray will come out like new. For this, we recommend Meudon white which ensures optimal maintenance. This fine white chalk is indeed the must have to polish the glass and give it a beautiful shine. Used since the Renaissance, it is a real gem of efficiency. To use it, mix a little of this powder with water then rub your table. Wait for the mixture to dry then wipe with a soft cotton cloth. With this trick your table will regain its superb. Other products can also be used to polish your glass furniture such as glycerine.
GIVE YOUR GLASS TABLE A NEW LOOK
Refurbishment can also be an opportunity to give a new style to your beautiful glass table. So why not take advantage of it, for example, to transform it into a magnificent designer table? For this, several techniques are possible. In particular, you can choose to repaint your table top or its legs. Before embarking on this makeover, you need to take a few precautions by learning about the method to follow. Besides painting, you can also choose to apply an adhesive film. There are many colors (blue, green, red, orange, with or without patterns…). The advantage of the adhesive film is that it will also protect your table from micro scratches while giving it a touch of originality. This technique works just as well with a kitchen table as a living room or living room table. It’s up to you to find the best method to revamp your glass table.
HOW TO REPAINT A GLASS TABLE?
First of all, you will need to wash your glass plate with soapy water then dry it with a soft cloth. Then, we advise you to degrease it with methylated spirit. Please note that wearing gloves is mandatory. Once your glass table top is completely dry, you can start applying an undercoat of special glass paint. You can, for this, use a brush with very soft bristles. Once your tabletop is clean and dry, you can apply your two coats of paint for glass furniture. It’s up to you to choose your favorite color to repaint your furniture. You can also apply the paint using fine-haired brushes or with a roller. Note beforehand that the paint is applied to the underside of your glass table and not to the top. For the finish, it is recommended to apply a coat of varnish to protect it and make it shiny. If you want to add some decorative elements to your dining table, you can use a stencil to draw shapes on the corners of your tray. A word of advice: before repainting a glass coffee table or a kitchen table or even a dining room table, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice from Homary.
WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN MY GLASS TOP IS SCRATCHED?
USE TOOTHPASTE
Misfortune! Micro scratches appeared on your pretty glass table? Don’t panic, there are grandmother’s tricks to erase them. The best known is the use of toothpaste! And yes, toothpaste can also be used as a household product. Thanks to its abrasive composition, it can remove certain micro scratches on a glass table. How to use it? First, clean the glass plate with warm soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge, then let it dry so that no streaks or dust remain. Then, place the toothpaste on each of the micro scratches. Then wait for the toothpaste to dry for about 15 minutes. Once dry, rub the scratches with a clean cloth until the toothpaste is gone.
APPLY MEUDON WHITE
In addition to toothpaste, there are other solutions to erase micro scratches such as Meudon white. To remove micro scratches with this fine chalk, simply pour it on your glass table then rub vigorously with a soft cloth. Remember to insist on the stripes. Once this step is over, apply some elbow grease using a soft cloth to polish your glass plate. Some micro scratches persist? Repeat the process until there are none left. Thanks to Meudon white you can give a second life to your table. Finally, be aware that a transparent nail polish will also hide some micro scratches.
CALL A PROFESSIONAL
Have you tried to remove the scratches from your glass table with toothpaste and then with Meudon white but nothing worked? When they are too large or too numerous, it can be complicated to remove the scratches using only these grandmother’s tricks. We advise you to call a professional. A glazier can refurbish your glass plate, or even replace your glass top, but these solutions can be relatively expensive. That is why we always recommend that you take good care of your table and maintain it regularly.