jojolou
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I'm thinking about having glass cut to cover the wood tabletop and also the wall credenza to protect the wood from scratching. Has anyone ever done this? I'm sure I'd have to wrap it and lay it on the bed to travel, but what other problems might I encounter?
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Polishnurse
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I don't think it's the way to go, but if you do go with the glass, make so it is tempered glass, cost a little more, but a lot easier to clean up, or you might consider safety glass. JM2Cents Bill
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Sounds like more trouble than it's worth. Large heavy piece of glass to have to keep moving around.
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My glass tabletops scratch, so it would just be trading scratches to the glass tops. Sounds nice though.
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Rich D.
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I would be worried that a loose sheet of heavy glass, even on the bed, could become a deadly missle in the event of a panic stop or accident. IMO, use the table as is, if it gets scratched repair or replace it.
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JerryofWV
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You might consider an epoxy finish. You mix two parts together and pour it onto your table. It is about like thick syrup. You spread it out with a plastic card. It is like the tables in some restaurants.
I got it at Lowes.
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jojolou
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Hmm - wish the tabletop would have been the same as the countertops like a lot of rigs have. Maybe I'll have to think on this a little more. When we took delivery of the rig last fall, I noticed the table had a little elbow swipe while the stain was still damp. Tiffin sent us a new tabletop, but I don't want it getting damaged. Thought a glass topper was the way to go. Let me know if any of you have other ideas. Thanks.
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JerryofWV wrote:You might consider an epoxy finish. You mix two parts together and pour it onto your table. It is about like thick syrup. You spread it out with a plastic card. It is like the tables in some restaurants.
I got it at Lowes.
I was just going to say the same, if you are worried about scratching the wood. This surface is quite durable won't slide around, break or become a projectile in an accident. Do be careful about any drips over the edge so have the floor and surrounding area protected.
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How do you know a motorhome has been loved and used? Just look for the scars both inside and out. I try to avoid damaging stuff, but scratches and nicks happen when I am not looking.
I cannot imagine dealing with a a sheet of tempered glass every time I go to move. We sometimes travel 3 or 4 days in a week. One more set up take down item would be a hassle for us. Besides I am sure I would nick the wall as I move the glass to and from the bed. Bound to happen eventually. Clear epoxy coat will prevent scratches, but do you want to look like a chain restaurant.
Use care in your daily life and accept that the inevitable marks are really notches to show that you have really been using and enjoying your coach. If you are worried about resale you can always detail out the worst of the marks, but you still will be behind the curve on value, unless fuel goes to $2.20 and half the manufacturers are gone.
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sum1
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Use a tablecloth if you're worried about it. They come in clear vinyl if you still want to look at the table. Easy to stow, as well.
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