Glass table top thickness

Epoxy will not add strength to the glass. Make sure to use tempered glass. As for thickness, I would think 1/4” tempered glass should be fine for a tabletop that size.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

I agree. I have repaired glass tables and almost off the the tops were 3/8th with a few a speck bigger. I think that you would be wise to go with a thicker class, after all, items will not always be put on lightly. Make sure it is tempered, and no Epoxy will add nothing, but the beer caps touching the glass directly could create a striking point and weaken the glass, whereas the wood helps custion heavier hits on the glass.

-- John from Jackson, Michigan

Thanks guys
I think I’ll probably end up using 1/2” glass just to be safe

-- Steve -- University Heights, Ohio

There’s no need for 1/2” for a table that size. I have a coffee table that has a square top 42×42 and it’s 1/4” tempered and has been beat and banged pretty good. I have done a lot of glass work, displays for stores, jewelery cases, etc…. 1/4” is plenty in my opinion. I think 3/8” not tempered would also be strong enough.