Picture this; a warm summer evening, a group of friends, some cold beer and sizzling sausages close by on your barbeque pit. One more ideal ingredient would be a picnic table also called a barbeque table by many people. You surely would not want to keep the meat and drinks all on a mat, would you? A picnic table is an outdoor living essential especially if you love to arrange outdoor picnics and barbeques. Today, you have such a huge range of Picnic Tables to choose from that you need to consider the amount of load it would carry, the kind of entertainment you would do and lastly the price that you are willing to pay for the picnic table. Ideally, your portable picnic table should be a combination of good looks and functionality. You can easily choose one over the other. There are some tables that are extremely good looking but do not serve their real purpose. On the other hand, there are some other picnic tables which look slightly crude but they are extremely long lasting and durable. Today, most people expect a lot more from their picnic tables than they did a few years ago.
Buying one
The choice is not just vast; it is extremely diverse as well. There are round, oval, octagonal, rectangular, hexagonal and even custom shaped picnic tables available. When it comes to materials, you can choose from wood, plastic or a combo of metal and synthetic materials. Let us go about each material used to make these portable picnic tables and understand the pros and cons of each.
- Wood: Ideally the best one for all kind of furniture. You can choose from teak, oak, western red cedar, cherry, plywood etc. The kind of wood that you choose would depend on your budget. Some of this wood like red cedar and teak are naturally enriched with protective oils. This makes them resistant to any kind of harsh weather and climatic conditions. They naturally age to a nice looking golden color as well. But if you really want them to last long, you have to clean them regularly and coat them with protective chemicals. Quality wooden furniture will be a wonderful aesthetic addition to your patio. You can easily choose one that matches the rest of your indoor furniture.
- Plastic: Plastic has quickly become the ideal replacement for wooden furniture because of its cost effectiveness and its weather resistance capabilities. You do not need to protect it with any kind of coating. It is built to last long. But off late there have been some speculations regarding the environment friendliness of plastic and this has led to a lot of people opting for other safer alternatives. Nevertheless, a plastic folding picnic table is one model that never goes out of style. It is light weight, durable and cheap. If you are on a budget, then a plastic portable picnic table is your best option.
- Metal: Metal has a vintage touch to it that never ceases to impress me. The intrinsic carved frame made of high quality rust proof stainless steel or cast iron and the powder coated finish are as good as anything that you can buy. A metal picnic table will also last as long as any other provided you take good care of it. Clean it regularly and protect it against rust. You get anti rust chemicals in the market which can be used to keep the metal shining all the time.
So visit any furniture outlet or an online showroom and browse through their catalogue. You will easily find one that fits your budget and matches your decor.
About The Author: Jonathan Goodman is the owner of Market Merchants an online retailer specializing in home and garden products. My passion for bbq grilling and fireplaces is the core focus of Market Merchants. I am a member of the Hearth Patio Barbeque Association (HPBA), the National BBQ group (NBBQ), and the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). We sell these products because we love them and are passionate about consumer living needs. So whether its furniture and decor, home improvement, kitchen and dining, or outdoor living Market Merchants brings a dedicated commitment to the customer and a passion for high quality products. Visit Market Merchants for a wide selection of picnic tables from our tables department.
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