Aquarium stand - how to protect wood from water spills???

[askelly50]

Hi All,

For me, water changes often involve some water getting splashed, spilled on the aquarium stand.  My old Aqueon wood (particle board) stand is 'lumpy' where water seeped under the tank during a leak episode. 

So getting a new stand for my new 55g tank (see pic) and want to protect the top from water spills.

Has anyone used a glass sheet (tempered) to protect their furniture?  So the tank would sit on the glass which would protect the stand?   Is this a bad idea?  Or brilliant:)

Opinions, advice?

Many thanks...

[lucius]

You could always just apply some waterproofing sealer like they use on wooden decks to the top.