How to Replace a Coffee Tabletop Glass

Introduction

Exposure to high temperatures or to very cold/ hot items may lead to damage or shatter the table top a coffee table.

Fortunately, you can easily replace only the glass of table instead of buying a brand new coffee table, by consequently reducing costs and also waste.

This guide intends to guide you on how to safely replace the glass of a coffee tabletop.

What you need

Step 1 Glass

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Flip the coffee table base upside down on an empty area.

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Step 2

Use a cleaning spray to clean the surface of the glass table.
Use gloves while cleaning the table. The glass cleaner spray may contain toxic chemicals.

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Step 3

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove one 1/4 in.-20 x 1-1/2 in. socket cap screw from the side of the glass.
Repeat the process for the other 1/4 in.-20 x 1-1/2 in. socket cap screw.
The appearance of this screw may differ from table to table, but the procedure remains the same. Use the appropriate screwdriver to open the screws.