Choosing A Picnic Table & Benches For Your Business

Choosing a picnic table and benches for your business are a great way to make the most of your business’s outdoor space. Now more than ever before, businesses are trying to optimize their outdoor space. To remain safe and healthy, many customers and employees are still socially distancing. Placing picnic tables on patios and other outdoor spaces may be one strategy to allow customers to patronize your business safely. 

Picnic tables are an important piece of furniture for many facilities, as they let individuals dine outdoors. But selecting the perfect picnic table for your outdoor space requires thinking about the options available. 

Picnic tables come in many shapes and sizes. You have many different options, from small round picnic tables that seat four people to large rectangular ones that seat eight people or more. In addition to shape and size, you will want to select the right material for your outdoor space. Material options for outdoor picnic tables and benches commonly include:

• Wooden Picnic Tables: Wood picnic tables are common in many residential spaces, such as parks. They have a rustic look and are relatively durable. Moisture-resistant treatments can be added to protect wood picnic tables from rotting and warping. This type of picnic table is also easy to store and can be painted to fit the look of your outdoor space.
• Metal Picnic Tables: Metal picnic tables are more frequently seen in commercial spaces than wooden ones. They are commonly constructed from steel or aluminum and may even be found in powder-coated options. These tables have the benefits of being durable and long-lasting and are available in various colors, designs, and shapes. Thermoplastic-coated steel picnic tables can enhance the integrity of the metal by protecting it from rust and corrosion. Coatings also prevent wear and tear and can extend the life of your outdoor picnic table. Another benefit of this material is that there are options with perforated surfaces. These surfaces allow water to seep through the top of the table rather than pooling. If you opt for an aluminum picnic table, this material is resistant to corrosion. 
• Recycled Plastic: Recycled plastic picnic tables are durable and easy to maintain. These tables repurpose recycled plastic, making them an environmentally friendly option. Despite being made of plastic, these tables can stand the test of time. Advances in plastic treatments can also help them withstand weather and water damage, mold, mildew, and insects. In addition, recycled plastic picnic tables are easy to clean – often wiping clean with just soap and water. And they never need to be repainted or sanded. 
• Concrete Picnic Tables: Unlike other outdoor picnic table options, concrete picnic tables cannot be moved easily. Once they are placed in an outdoor space, they are there to stay. As one of the most durable picnic table options, concrete picnic tables can offer a lot more aesthetically than one might initially think. They have shades ranging from sand to beige, red, gray, and brown. Concrete picnic tables are incredibly durable, stand up to the elements, and do not need to be stored. They come in many shapes and sizes, ranges from small circle tables with chairs to long rectangular picnic tables with fixed benches. 

Choosing the perfect picnic table for your outdoor space takes a lot of time and consideration. In addition to determining the size, shape, and distance that you want the tables located, you also have to consider other factors. Selecting the right outdoor picnic table includes also assessing the following traits:

• Price: Each material costs a different price. It’s important to determine the price point and expected life expectancy to ensure you select the optimal outdoor picnic table.
• Cleaning: Some picnic tables are easy to clean – others are not. A steel picnic table may be easier to clean than a wooden picnic table. Before making a decision, you will want to consider how much effort must go into keeping it clean.
• Durability: As you can see, some materials hold up better than others. And the expected lifetime of a picnic table can help you understand if the investment is worth it. Consider how long each option may hold up to rain, snow, sun, or humidity before making a choice.
• Comfort: As a business owner, you always want to ensure your customers are comfortable – no matter where they are. Picnic tables can come with outdoor benches or chairs, and no matter what you select, you will want to ensure that your customers are comfortable. 

Maximizing the use of your outdoor space can be a wise investment as a business owner – and installing picnic tables is one way to ensure customers continue to enjoy your company. No matter what type of picnic tables you are interested in – whether it’s coated steel, plastic, concrete, or another material – contact SBI Contracting, Inc. today to help choose the perfect picnic table.