Folding tables are an useful addition to any office, school or workplace. Finding the right folding table for your needs is the trick, here are some helpful tips to help you find the best folding table for your needs.
Depending on your activity the shape and type of folding table will vary, here are some ideas which best suit there application.
Dinner & Banquet Folding Tables
Depending on how many people your trying to seat determins your choice. If your trying to fit as many people into a room as you can then go for long, rectangular tables, to fill the room with fewer people round banquet tables is the best option. For buffet tables the same applies, or for extra space you can place your rectagular table against a wall.
Training/Office Seminar Folding Tables
The best choice for training seminars is narrow folding tables as attendees will only be on one side of the table. Some folding tables have drop down modesty panels. In order to maximize leg room and minimize crowding, look for folding tables with legs only on either side, as these provide more leg room than other types of table legs.
Children's Activities
Look for tables that can seat a number of children at a time. If you are purchasing for a school or day care center, you may want to consider horseshoe or kidney-shaped tables, as these enable the instructor to sit in the middle with the children gathered around. If you want the option of pushing tables together, then look for square, rectangle or trapezoid-shaped folding tables. Square tables are also best for family games like Monopoly, Scrabble, checkers or card games. Height-adjustable folding tables are a virtual must for small children, as you want their legs to be able to reach the floor when they sit.
Inside or outside
Wood tops are extremely durable and tend to outlive other materials, however, they are mainly practical for indoor use as wood tops are sensitive to the elements. Plastic or vinyl tabletops are best for outdoor use, as they can be wiped clean quite easily and don't warp in the rain. These are also the most practical for arts and crafts activities, as it can be extremely difficult or impossible to clean glue and paint off of wood surfaces. If high-pressure laminate tops are in your budget, then these are the ultimate convenience for heavy use by children.
Size & Weight
Two points to bear in mind are the size and weight of the folding tables. Most schools and offices have a limited storage space, therefore how compact a table folds is an important consideration. Some folding tables that look light can actually be somewhat heavy to move around, while others that at first glance seem to be heavy can be a very easy to move.
