DIY question

[Remi]

Hi everyone,

I started to do some DIY project since lockdown and just discovered this forum while looking for an answer to an issue I am currently having.

I have collected a standard black glass tv stand so that I could use the glass of this table for a DIY project (making glass doors for a small wine cave).

Now, the glass has a black coat in one side (underneath) which I can’t figure out how to remove it. It doesn’t look like an adhesive or some paint.

I have tried a fire gun, soak in soap+water, some acetone but without any success so far. Any ideas are much welcome !

thanks all

 

[jj4091]

I would have thought if it was a tv stand then it will be toughened glass which will shatter if you try & cut it, you say "doors". So not sure trying to gaet it clear will be worth the hassle. New toughened glass should not be too expensive for a couple of small doors, ask your local glazing company.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Companies that specialise in splashbacks can cut/drill glass then temper it.
Once it is tempered, it will not cut.

Forget the old glass unless it's a perfect fit. Make a mdf template, same thickness as the company can offer, then check it fits and have it made in glass. An altenative could be as above but laminated glass.

 

[Remi]

Thank you both for your responses. I will do it another way which will be more efficient by the looks of it