Furniture Protection

Protective Glass Tabletops Teneriffe

Preserve your timber furniture with custom cut glass tops.

Protect Wood Surfaces

Custom Shapes & Sizes

Polished Edges

Toughened Safety Glass

Preserve Your Furniture

Exact Templates

For curved or irregular tables, we can take a template to ensure a perfect match for your unique pieces.

Safety First

We recommend toughened glass for dining tables and areas with children, as it is much stronger than standard glass.

Preserving Your Furniture With Custom Glass Solutions

Living in Teneriffe means embracing a unique blend of heritage charm and modern riverfront luxury. Whether you are furnishing a renovated apartment in the Woolstores or a contemporary home in New Farm, protecting your furniture without hiding its beauty is a common challenge.

At Teneriffe Glazier, we provide the high-quality Glass Tabletops Teneriffe locals rely on to preserve their valuable interiors. We are not a call centre or a generic network; we are your local team of expert glaziers dedicated to enhancing your home.

Adding a custom-cut glass top is the most effective way to safeguard timber dining tables, antique desks, and coffee tables from spills, heat rings, and daily wear. We understand that furniture in our local area often features unique dimensions or bespoke designs that store-bought glass simply cannot fit.

Our team visits your property to measure with millimetre precision, ensuring a flawless finish that elevates the aesthetic of your room while offering robust protection.

custom glass protector on curved coffee table showing exact fit and polished edge

Glass Tabletop Specifications and Options

We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. At Teneriffe Glazier, every piece of glass is processed to your specific requirements. Below are the technical configurations we frequently install for our local clients.

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Dining Table Protectors

Designed to sit directly on top of timber or stone surfaces. Typically supplied in 6mm toughened safety glass to withstand hot plates and heavy usage.

Glass Type

6mm or 10mm Toughened

Finishes

Clear, Ultra-clear (low iron), Tinted

Edgework

Flat machine polished

Benefit

Smooth touch, aesthetically pleasing

Office and Desk Glass

Custom sizing for home offices and commercial desks in Teneriffe. A glass top provides a smooth writing surface and protects the desk from pen indentations.

Glass Type

6mm Toughened Safety Glass

Customisation

Cable holes, corner radius

Function

Smooth writing surface

Protection

Prevents scratches & pen marks

custom glass desk top with rounded corner radius for home office
round coffee table with custom cut glass top in Brisbane living room

Coffee And Side Table Glass

We specialise in cutting glass for smaller, intricate furniture pieces. Whether you have a round, oval, or kidney-shaped coffee table.

Shapes

Round, Oval, Kidney, Irregular

Edging

Bevelled (traditional) or Pencil (modern)

Precision

CNC cutting for curves

Aesthetic

Enhances small furniture pieces

Antique & Irregular Protection

We specialise in pattern cutting for non-rectangular shapes. Our team creates a precise template of your antique furniture to cut the glass to the exact contour.

Antiques

Clear silicon bumpers for airflow

Replacement

10mm or 12mm Toughened

Structure

Spans frames without sagging

Tinting

Match Grey, Bronze, or Frosted

antique timber table with glass top using clear silicone bumpers for airflow
  • The Risk

Why Wood Protection is Essential

Wooden surfaces suffer from water marks, scratches from crockery, and fading caused by UV exposure. Many homeowners resort to heavy tablecloths that obscure the timber grain they love.

Standard store-bought glass tops are rarely the answer. They come in fixed sizes that leave unsightly gaps or dangerous overhangs. Non-safety glass poses a significant risk if it breaks.

"Standard store-bought glass tops are rarely the answer. They come in fixed sizes that leave unsightly gaps..."

  • Our Solution

Tailored Protection

Our solution is tailored specifically to your needs. We utilise toughened safety glass which is up to five times stronger than standard float glass.

If you have a table with unique curves, irregular corners, or specific cable cutouts, our team creates a physical template to ensure the glass mimics the exact shape of your furniture.

Our Local Fabrication and Installation Process

Our process is designed to be simple, precise, and handled entirely by our in-house team.

1

Consultation

On-site consultation at your Teneriffe or New Farm property. We measure to the millimetre.

2

Templating

For irregular shapes or vintage units, we physically template the surface for a perfect contour fit.

3

Fabrication

Glass is cut and processed locally. We use high-grade float glass toughened in a specialist furnace.

4

Delivery

Our team delivers and installs using clear bumper pads to allow the wood to breathe.

AS1288 Safety Standards and Compliance

Safety is paramount when introducing heavy glass elements into your home. As a fully licensed local business, Teneriffe Glazier strictly adheres to AS1288 Australian Standards for Glass in Buildings.

For any glass that is acting as a structural surface (resting on legs), we mandatorily use Toughened Safety Glass. Toughened glass is four to five times stronger than ordinary annealed glass and, if broken, crumbles into small, relatively harmless granules.

Even for protective tops resting on solid wood, we recommend toughened glass for its superior thermal resistance and durability against impact.

  • QBCC Licensed

  • WorkCover for All Staff

  • Public Liability Insurance

  • Form 16 Certification

Glazing Considerations for Teneriffe & New Farm

Operating in Teneriffe, New Farm, and Newstead presents unique environmental and architectural factors that we always consider. Proximity to the Brisbane River means our homes are subject to stronger breezes and higher salt content.

This makes the quality of the weather seal critical; a cheap flap will rattle in the river breeze. Additionally, aesthetic conformity is paramount. We specialize in low-profile installations that satisfy body corporate bylaws.

  • Teneriffe

  • Brisbane City

  • New Farm

  • Bowen Hills

  • Newstead

  • Fortitude Valley

Queenslander Specialists

Expertise in timber frame movement and out-of-square windows typical of heritage homes.

High-Rise & Body Corp

Acoustic glass solutions and strict adherence to strata bylaws for apartment living.

Care Instructions for Your Glass Surfaces

Maintaining the brilliance of your glass tabletop is straightforward. We recommend using a high-quality, non-ammonia glass cleaner with a lint-free microfibre cloth to avoid streaking.

While our toughened glass is heat resistant, we always advise using coasters or placemats for extremely hot cookware to prevent thermal shock.

  • Avoid Abrasives

    Avoid using abrasive scouring pads or harsh chemicals that could scratch the surface or dull the polished edges.

microfibre cloth and glass cleaner on glass tabletop for easy maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness do I need for Glass Tabletops Teneriffe?

For a protective cover, 6mm is usually sufficient. If the glass sits on a frame (no solid support), we recommend 10mm or 12mm.

Can you do round corners?

Yes, we can cut radius corners to match your table exactly.

Is the glass heat resistant?

Toughened glass is heat resistant and can handle hot plates, whereas standard float glass may crack.

Do you make glass for outdoor tables?

Yes, we can cut replacement glass for outdoor wicker or metal tables.

How do I stop the glass sliding?

We provide clear rubber bumpers to place between the glass and the table surface.

Ready to secure your home?

We'd love to help bring your vision to life. Whether it's a small repair or a major renovation, reach out today for honest advice.

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