subject: Foldable Tables Are More Than Just School Dining Tables [print this page] When you're talking about versatile, highly mobile furniture, folding tables are up there with the best of them. Considering how useful folding tables can be, and how easy they are to store, it's no surprise that many people find space for a folding table in their home. Whether it's for extending the dinner table to make room for extra dinner guests, or using for a car boot sale, folding tables are a great secret weapon for caterers and car booty addicts everywhere.
Folding tables can be found in all types of different shapes and sizes to suit your requirements. Some are even adjustable so different pieces of table can bolt together and form larger ones. There is a folding table out there to suit every need.
Four to six foot tables are most suitable for dinner eating, whilst if you're looking for a table to help with the cat boot sale you might want to consider investing in something a bit bigger. You might find that several small tables is more convenient than one larger one, and it can also be easier to move and store, providing extra versatility. Imagine where in the home you might use the table, and whether you would like a narrow table, good for buffets, or prefer a wide one which is more appropriate for card games or dining from.
One key advantage of foldable tables is that when the table is only a temporary requirement, storage is not an issue. Folding tables obviously fold flat and so can be stored virtually anywhere. Why not consider also investing in some folding chairs, when they fold away into the garage with so much ease?
One important element is the finish of the tabletop, unless you are planning on covering the table with a tablecloth. If you're planning on using the surface of the table then the ease with which it can be cleaned, as well as the colour and feel of the tabletop can be quite important.
Do you want to use a folding table outside in the elements? If so you should ensure that it can withstand it. Make sure the folding mechanism locks, and that it is easy to transport. The weight of a folding table depends greatly on the materials it is made from. Where weight is an important consideration, two smaller tables which are easier to carry may be more useful than one larger, heavier one.
Folding tables and chairs are great for outdoor use, as well as at home when you have guests. Many people are amazed by the folding table's versatility and ease of use.
