Furniture question

[paulg]

Question:
In the living room we have two end tables and a cocktail table that have recently been refinished and have new glass tops.
The glass-man gave us these clear plastic discs about the size of quarters that you place between the table and the glass to prevent the glass from sliding around. It generally works.
The end-tables have glass lamps that are very heavy so the glass doesn't slide much.
The cocktail table is a challenge. We have cats.
The cats like to take flying leaps onto the cocktail table. I've found the top glass half-off on one occasion and somewhat disjointed on other occasions. The lamp table glasses have moved slightly due to cat activity but not much.
I've tried other types of anti-slip discs (ex: cork). We've placed books and other heavy objects on the cocktail table which helps too.
But do any of you run into this and fixed it? Removal of cats from household would not be an acceptable solution!
All ideas welcome!

 

[maytagbear]

Only (slightly) sarcastic-

Easier to get new furniture than new cats.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[ovrphil]

In woodworking or for anti-slip rug solutions, there is a product that is usually available at stores (like Lowe's or Home Depot or any hardware store) that is rubbery and stops slippage. Just cut a piece the size of maybe 2"x2" or so and add to each corner. Cats hate bubble wrap and two side tape can be used in other problem areas - stops them from jumping on the furniture or whatever...but not appropriate maybe...if you don't mind that they are jumping on the tables.

Good luck! Our white Manx was a stray..she has been so good - never a problem with furniture...strange isn't it?

 

[perc-o-prince]

Silicone disks affixed to the cat's paws? The table tops won't slide, but the cats will! Just kidding!

Maybe a cat-deterrant spray on the appropriate pieces? I know that about 30+ years ago there was one that had a licorice smell (with other things) that was supposed to keep cats away from certain areas like behind the couch.

Chuck

 

[paulg]

Unique solutions

Thanks to all. I did not know of rubber anti-slip devices, or repellants like bubble or sprays.

Thank you Maytagbear for your ideas too. Indeed it would be easier to get new furniture than cats...

Similar to perc-o-prince's suggestion... maybe I should spray my tabletops with PAM. Even cats don't stick!

 

[xraytech]

my vintage living room table set has custom cut glass to fi the tops to protect the wood. Instead of those little rubber feet, I just placed nice lace doilies undr the glass to prevent the glass from sliding, the prior owner did the same thing

Though this works for me, it may not with your cats

 

[whirlaway]

A clear type of silicone

I know in antique shops and the like,they use on vases and whatnots that might fall off of shelves a clear putty that is placed on the bottom so things wont fall or slide.I would think that a arts and craft store could help you with that.Of course what ever you use you will have to be careful of the finish underneath.OR you can get at Lowes some cat repellant soak it in cottonballs and place in a container with holes in it,place it on the table when you are gone and see if they wont stay away from the table. Try it would not hurt them.

 

[Iowegian]

Either have the glass for your coffee table recut so it doesn't slide around, or train your cat(s) to not jump on it.

Or get used to the idea that your coffee table glass may be slightly misaligned occasionally due to your cat.

Or buy a dog to keep the cat off the coffee table.

Or do none of the above and be glad you don't have small children that would most likely knock over the coffee table and the end table (even with the heavy lamp on top) while trying to chase the cat around.

 

[lokringbob]

Cats

Do what Joan Would do!.... Joan Crawford that is. Get yourself some sleep harnesses for cats. Then strap them in ! Here Kitty Kitty LOL

 

[Iowegian]

I think some venture capital firm bought the trademark for the "Mommie Dearest" clothes hanger product line, though...

 

[maytagbear]

My apartment

is arranged equally for my comfort and my cat's comfort. Rosa lives here, too.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[retropia]

Museum gel and putty

There are a couple of different products you can use. The clear gel might work better with a glass top, as it would be less visible than the putty. This might be the same product Bobby referred to, available at craft stores.

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[davey7]

I think la Joan took the dog keeping the cat off the coffee table. That and Mamasita to straighten the glass...

 

[cadman]

Why not a dab of clear silicone in each corner? Let cure until slightly tacky and drop the glass into place. It's removable and shouldn't hurt the finish and I bet that glass won't go anywhere!

 

[whirlaway]

Thats it

Thanks Retropia,thats exactly what I was refering too. Bobby

 

[paulg]

Silicone Museum Gel

I do think that I'm going to have to go with the museum gel suggestion that some of you have put forth.
The doily idea is quite clever. I may try that too!

 

[joelippard]

I also think they make those some discs like the glass man gave you in a clear rubber that would work perfectly to solve your problem.

 

[paulg]

I didn't know about rubber discs

Thank you Joelippard! I'm gonna check into your idea too..