How to Buy Picnic Tables | Buying Guide

Material and finishes come in many materials and include:

• Galvanized: a rugged finish applied to the tubular frame components of some tables.
• Powder-Coated: a finish applied to metal tubular frame components as well as some table tops and seats, and come in a variety of colors.
• Thermoplastic Coated: a plastic coating placed on the tops and seating areas of picnic equipment.
  • Matte Polyethylene: A thermoplastic application that leaves a matte finish.
  • Plastisol: A thermoplastic application that leaves a glossy finish.
• Recycled Plastic: a rugged material that is nice-looking and enhances an organization's reputation as "green" entity.
• Aluminum: A very popular choice for commercial use. Gauge is important - the lower the gauge the sturdier the equipment is.
• Wood: Traditional, durable and beautiful. Wooden picnic tables are usually composed of seats, tops and frames of wood with only the fittings being another material.

Once you choose material and finish the next specifications are for size and style. Commercial facilities run under the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To comply with the act some of your furniture should allow for wheelchair accessibility.

Universal Access

All wheelchair access rectangular outdoor tables conform to latest ADA specification.

To determine size and shape figure on maximizing seating area without crowding it. Rather than traditional rectangle tables perhaps and octagon that seats more people would be suitable. Shapes include: rectangles, squares, octagons, hexagons and round. Well designed picnic areas with high quality products will make your clients outdoor experience more fun and that means they are likely to return. Table sizes vary too, from a small café table with two seats to a large hexagon shaped picnic table.

Choices are also available for the base. Tables come with pedestal style bases, leg type bases and frame like bases.

There are also several ways to mount outdoor commercial picnic tables including:

Certainly, if your outdoor seating area is not protected you want to securely mount it in-ground or to a wall so it doesn't wind up in someone's backyard. In-ground mounts, either bolts or concrete are one way to protect your investment. In all likelihood you never realized how many choices exist in outdoor commercial picnic tables. Fortunately, the experts at Belson Outdoors will be happy to help you make the correct choices.