How to Set a Glass Tabletop on a Base

Glass tabletops can offer an almost fairy-tale quality to room design. Glass-topped coffee tables, for example, lend a polished, modern feel to a space, though they have been in heavy use for many years. Angular glass tabletops offer a structured fluidity to the space, while round or oval tables tend to create a greater sense of intimacy. Whether you have your table assembled or put it together yourself, placing the glass on top is the final step in the process.

Instructions

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  Position the table's support structure according to your design plan. Your table's product instructions may offer information on, for example, how much space to allow between the table and walls or other furniture. Once you have installed the glass top, minimize shifting the furniture.
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  Place the glass carefully atop the table support, according to product instructions. Every glass table comes with assembly and care instructions to consult. Ease the glass into its ideal position, which should be diagrammed in the instruction manual. For example, a round glass tabletop should be centered atop its supports.
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  Secure the tabletop. Your glass tabletop may include clips, clasps or other mechanisms to ensure the top does not shift or topple from its supporting structure. These must be in the locked position before you put the table into use.

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