PexiGlass vs Glass Top

[richard_18]

Has anyone seen or heard of putting pexiglass over top the bar top. I plan to put a bunch of tickets (sports, concerts, races, etc), memorabilia, and other such things below and do not want them ruined by any liquid solutions. I have purchased pexiglass to lay over top and secure with quarter round around the edges of the bar top as well as some clear caulk to prevent any spillage from running under the pexiglass.

Would it be better to use the pexiglass or just a thin piece of glass custom fit for the size of the bar? Or, is this idea not good as the pexiglass or glass might break with things dropping on it or over some time with usage?

Thanks for your help and the awesome site which helped in me getting a great bar. Will post pictures once completed.

[pres_ros]

Pexiglass will scratch easy and look bad over time. But it’s cheaper than glass and you can replace it when you think it looks bad. I would go with glass. It will last longer and I would go to a glass place and they will tell you which kind of glass would work better for this type of application and how thick it should be.

[brimichm]

I agree completely. You spent to much time and effort to make the top now look cheap. You may even try to find tempered glass to protect yourselves from cuts should an accident happen. But, I wonder what the cost difference would be ?

[richard_18]

Thanks for suggesting not to use pexiglass. After veiwing each and every photo on here, I think I will go with Envirotex to finish my bar. Here are a couple of questions I have:

I believe this is the order in which I need to go through with the finishing: putty, sand, stain, pulyurethane, lay tickets, and finally apply the envirotex, is this correct?

What is the best adhesive to use on the tickets to keep them stationary while applying the envirotex?

My bar is 6’W X 2’D (12 sq ft) straight bar. The 1/2 gallon of envirotex says it is for 16sq ft but will the thickness be enough to cover the tickets with a 1/2 gallon or should I get the gallon size?

Thanks again for your help.

[brimichm]

I think the gallon size gave my straight bar about 3/8 ” , enough to cover thicker tiles. Try the 1/2 gallon size you can always add more if needed. Why not try using the polyurethane coat to stick the tickets down ? Just try to flatten the tickets best you can first.

[kbrights]

Why did you decide against the glass and how did your final decision turn out? I was thinking to do the same thing with the tickets and don’t want to ruin them. I would be leaning towards the glass. I’m having a hard time convincing my wife.

As I flipped through the bar plans, I was wondering how the bar was anchored to the floor? The last time I built a bar I tap-conned a sill board to build from.

Foot rail or finished foot box????

Where does the gas come from if you wanted to build a keg box and keep your beer fresh?

Thanks,

Paddy

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