I have an easy fix that worked for me with my custom nail table.  I had a
sheet of glass (shatter proof) cut the exact size and shape of my table.  It
cleaned up perfectly with a razor blade for the times I used it as a paint
palette.  My center was sunk in for nail art display so I used to take my
glass off and use Crayola Glass markers to decorate my glass.  I used to
change my themes with seasons and deals.

If you ever destroy your glass...you just order another one.  The table can
last you much much longer.

:) Elaine


Elaine T. Watson
Star Nail International
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Global Education Director
800.782.7624 extension 321
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On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Renee Parnell <[email protected]> wrote:

> I'm not that diligent either, Maggie. And yes, granite seems to be the big
> thing in desktops now, but---it stains! I don't undertand why in the world
> you would put something on a manicure table when it is destined to be abused
> in the manner that we will abuse it. The staining alone was enough to steer
> me away from it. Although it is beautiful.
> I got a glass top and I absolutely L O V E it. I had looked at the clear
> glass ones, but found one that is black glass with glitter-looking stuff
> embedded in it. It's beautiful, and extremely functional. I've dropped my
> drill on it and it's fine, although it is possible that it coulld be chipped
> if it were hit just right.
> I have used the laminate, and found that with exposure to the chemicals,
> the finish does lose it''s shine and all. I haven't had that problem, with
> glass, but this is just my experience. Just another thing to look at.  =)
>
> On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Maggie in Visalia <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>>   So, after 14 years I am seriously designing my next desk. The one I
>> have now has a Formica countertop and it has lasted this long and is still
>> going strong despite years of using it as a palette for both acrylic and
>> acrylic paints, as well as the occassional step stool. (it's a solid desk!)
>> That Formica has proved to be right near indestructible!
>>
>> So, do I stick with Formica? Is it really the best thing? Does anyone have
>> any experience with Corian or other solid laminates as a countertop for a
>> nail desk? Something that stands up to product, abrasives (I've been known
>> to drop the drill before,) acetone-- especially acetone!
>>
>> I've seen some beautiful nail desks being made with granite countertops,
>> but after talking to several countertop-folks I've decided to stay away from
>> anything that requires sealing, as I'd just have to have it resealed
>> periodically and, frankly, I'm not that diligent.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Maggie Franklin: Attitudes Salon; Visalia, CA
>> "Visionary rebel dreamer; obviously way ahead of my time."
>> Maggie's Website <http://www.artofnailz.com/>
>> Maggie's Personal Blog <http://afishwithabicycle.blogspot.com/>
>> Maggie Rants [and rav...@nails Magazine <http://blogs.nailsmag.com/maggie/>
>> Myspace <http://myspace.com/nailsbymaggie>
>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/onykophile>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Renee Parnell
>
>
>
> Chattanooga, TN
>
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> >
>

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