How to choose a folding table

Folding table - it transforms comfortable furniture that easily changes its size by folding.Such constructions consist wholly or in part, in the first case, a compact box for transportation, in the second - a bedside table or a small table.Folding tables are used in various spheres of life, the furniture helps to save space in small apartments or make a picnic or stay in the country more comfortable.

Scopeuse folding tables

folding furniture is comfortable with its compact and simply indispensable for small apartments and trips.Because convertible furniture has been applied in almost all spheres of human life.For choosing the right table is necessary to understand what function it will perform, as it affects the type of optimally suitable model.You can not call a universal model, which is optimally suited for use in the home and outside it, each modification is suitable for individual cases.

Folding tables are used:

• For kitchen or dining room.Dining table folding more often is a model with inserts or a book.That is, when folded it also performs its functions, but takes up less space.The table in this room do not need to move or be moved, because suitable for kitchen products from heavy materials.The main selection criteria for this type of room - design, color and size.When folded, the table should allow to move freely around the room.In the unfolded form to fit the required number of people, but it does not occupy all available space.

• for living rooms.In these areas the table is used much less frequently than in the first case, but because here fit models that fold completely or folded represent the nightstand.Kitchen table and a folding table for living room design distinguishes except that, as these rooms are choosing furniture slightly different orientation.By design, they are similar to each other.
• for cottages, picnic or holiday.Using tables for these events requires the presence of certain design features.It should be compact, lightweight and easy folding and unfolding mechanism.For this purpose, a table is optimized notebook, which is converted upon transformation into a flat structure, which is convenient to carry and store.Another handy model for transport - table-suitcase.This construction is transformed by folding into a small size and a suitcase with a handle.
• for children.Folding tables for children - it is not only space saving but also money.Children grow up very quickly, they grow up with not only clothes and shoes, but also furniture.Children's folding table is a structure which is adjustable in height and angle of inclination of the seat.This furniture will grow along with the baby.Another modification - a table which can be transformed into other kinds of furniture.For example, a table with a chair, which can be easily folded into a regular high chair with a ladder.Or an ordinary children's folding table that converts or removed when there is no need, if necessary.Convenient for small children's rooms, where there is no way to set the table permanently.
• for external trade.to external trade tables are used for level crossing markets, which are not equipped with stationary stalls.It is light and small tables, books, often have a countertop of waterproof fabric, which facilitates the weight of the assembly.Such modification countertops - this is the only fundamental difference table for trade and for the garden.
• for massage.With the rest of the categories have only one thing in common - the ability to transform.For the rest, this is purely specific equipment which is not suitable for domestic use.

Classification folding tables

Folding tables are classified on various grounds.The first, already described above - the scope of application.Further tables are divided by the type of material used.They are made of:

1. Tree.
2. plastic.
3. Aluminium.
4. Glass
5. laminated fiberboard.
6. Plywood and others.

Each material has its advantages and disadvantages.Plastic is a versatile material that is not afraid of moisture and dirt, but it looks presentable enough to use a table for dining room or living room.The same applies to aluminum structures, which are also more suitable for the garden.Wood and MDF are not water-resistant materials, but the furnishings are well fit into the interior living rooms.

Each type of material has different furniture and countertops in shape, which is made of square, round, oval, rectangular or any other arbitrary shape.Another important feature of the folding table on which they are classified - the design of the table and the mechanism of its transformation.

Species folding tables type-

Buy a folding table stores, manufacturing companies, and think through the design experts offer in various, sometimes even unimaginable, modifications.Among the variety of unexpected decisions highlighted some of the most common groups:

• Stationary tables with the possibility of transforming countertops.These models are ideal for indoor use, as their transportation causes some difficulties.These tables are made in two basic versions of transformation - folding and collapsible.In the first case, countertop sinks down as the book, but remains small usable space table.In the second case two table halves apart and inserted into the center of tabletop removable portion, whereby the table increases.Wings are sometimes not only increase, but also a decorative function.For example, if you deploy them to the table takes the form of a flower or just change its geometry.

• Portable and compact fold-out table.Picnic, suburban area, the tent camp - that's the ideal place for the tables of this design.Portable tables often are formed on the basis of the book, where the two halves fall like the wings of a butterfly.Table-suitcase, has already been mentioned above also applies to this category.

• rolled up the table.As a rule, this design provides not just folding table, and only countertop, which is made of a soft fabric.The design of this table provides a stand-alone frame which is decomposed and covered with a soft top, countertop turnaround.These tables are not very suitable for dinners with lots of food, as they have a small load and not very stable.Cloth countertops strengthened thin wooden bars, so it is quite suitable for a small picnic or external trade.

• Folding tables.These models do not add up, and versed in the individual components.They differ from conventional tables consists in the simplicity of the procedure, which does not require specialized tools.All items simply be turned out of the grooves and set back if necessary.It should be noted that some folding tables have not only the transformation of the system, but also an opportunity to adjust their height.

• built-in desk furniture.This category is not just a table, and the whole sets for bedrooms, living room or kitchen.These tables are transformed into a bed or simply put forward pieces of furniture and, if necessary, easily retract back.Some configurations operate on a book - if necessary to recline the main wall of the cabinet.These tables are mounted and the wall - very convenient design for a small kitchen.It is a small unit, which is attached to the table top and table leg.If necessary, tabletop folds, and the leg is put under it, creating a foothold.

• Fancy table configuration.There is no limit of designer fantasies, because mechanisms for folding tables also come in a wide variety.For example, a coffee table square shape, which easily transforms into a multi-level furniture.This table consists of separate squares, each of which has a long and flexible hinges, which allow for changing their position in space.Such bold design solutions, there are many and they should also pay attention.It demonstrates a genuine folding table pictured below.

Choosing and buying a folding table

When choosing a table should be borne in mind that its optimal location in the room - at a distance of 50 cm from the wall.He must occupy the smallest possible amount of space when folded.To place at the table of 4 people enough length of 90 cm and a width of 70 cm. Therefore, it is necessary to consider not only the size of the table with respect to the room, but the estimated number of people who will need to sit at the table.

Another important factor to consider - choose the style, design and colors of the table.Do it best even before going to the store, because when you look at a variety of models, there is presented, it is not difficult to get lost.It all depends on stylistic orientation of the room, under which selected and table.For example, a wooden folding table unusual shape perfectly complements the interior in a classical style.And for the room in the style of hi-tech ideal option would be glass furniture.

When exactly defined desired table, his image is drawn in the head all the details or even in general, time to go to the store and look after this model in its material embodiment.It is necessary to pay attention not only on furniture design, but also the quality of its execution.For starters evaluate the material itself, it is desirable that it be durable and strong.When you select a folding table outdoor choose waterproof or having a coating material.

second point in the evaluation table is hardware verification.The fold-out models, it is an important factor, because it does not just support the table and does some work during its operation.All loops must be secured and made of high quality metal.

is followed to assess the ease of desktop transformation.It has already been possible basic mechanisms have been described.If you need a simple table that unfolds in one motion and also easy going, it is better to opt for a conventional book.If you are not afraid of design solutions that make the table beautiful, but also complicate the process of unfolding, then stop them.

Often a fold-out table manufacturers offer complete folding chairs.When you purchase should ask their presence.This will not only save money - buying a table and chairs separately will cost more, but will also help to choose the appropriate kit to each other furniture that will look very harmoniously.

How to choose a folding glass table

Glass folding tables - is a topic for a separate discussion, since it has been selected, there are separate rules for evaluation.The total in this case, only the step of estimating the quality of the material, but if in ordinary tables embodiments there are many, the glass evaluate only the glass itself.its thickness should not be less than 10-12 cm, as a table with a thin countertop will last a long time.Exclude the presence in the glass of voids or air bubbles, and various foreign inclusions and chips.

Check the quality and reliability of all fasteners, seals must be present between the top and base.Not necessarily - for the safety of silicone corners of countertops.The exception is an oval glass table and sofa in the shape of a circle, in this figure the angles are simply not available, and the special protection it does not need.