Blog posts tagged with 'banquet halls'

McCourt Manufacturing and Palmer Snyder have been industry leaders in plywood folding tables for years. When prospects come to National Event Supply to buy our wood banquet tables, we’re often asked who our competitors are. Without further ado, here’s a comparison between two of our competitors:

McCourt Manufacturing ProRent™ Banquet Tables:

• 3/4" plywood tables
• Bolt-through construction
• Vinyl bull nose edging t-style black vinyl or aluminum superedge for maximum durability
• Commercial grade plywood stained a medium oak colour
• Polycoat finish with 3mm thickness on top and 1.5mm on bottom
• Solid hardwood rails
• Legs are fully welded 16 gauge 1" diameter tubing with braces of 11 gauge stamped steel
• Standard leg style is wishbone
• Detent leg locks secure in the open and closed positions
• Leg finished with black powder coating
• Non-marring glides
• Table weight ranges from 19 – 100lbs
• 37 different sizes in a variety of different shapes
• Manufactured in USA and ships from USA
• 2 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. McCourt will repair or replace (at their option) at no charge; customer assumes all freight

Palmer Snyder 200 Series Banquet Tables:

• 5/8" plywood thickness
• C Channel aluminum edges
• Space saver folding legs available for compact storage
• Gravity lock folding legs
• Walnut sealer stain
• UV polycoat
• 100% bolt-thru construction
• Low profile hardwood runners
• Standard 30" high; 29" and adjustable height options
• 25 different sizes in a variety of different shapes
• Table weight ranges from 23lbs – 80lbs
• Manufactured in USA and ships from USA
• Party Rental warranty on banquet tables is limited to one year

While McCourt Manufacturing and Palmer Snyder both have been making tables for years, we’ve done testing to see how strong our tables are – to ensure they’re the most durable for the party rental market. Check out how strong our 8ft rectangle wood folding tables are in this blog post.

You may or may not be aware that the term Resin Chiavari Chair does not always necessarily mean the same product from one supplier to another. When looking at resin chiavari chairs for sale, there are 4 separate kinds of chiavari chairs that fall under the product name Resin Chiavari Chair (at least that we are currently aware of).

Knocked Down Resin Chiavari Chair:

The first type of resin chiavari chair is a knocked down resin chiavari chair. This type of resin chiavari chair is shipped unassembled, in a flat format – requiring assembly once delivered. Pros of this type of chair typically includes a lower shipping cost associated with the product due to it being knocked down. Cons of this product include a lot of manual labour required to put all those chairs together, especially if your organization requires a large number for an event. Also, you will never get the screws as tight as a factory assembled resin chiavari chair and will need to continually be aware of how loose or tight the screws are.

Resin Chiavari Chair Without Steel Support Frame:

The second type of resin chiavari chair is a resin chiavari chair without steel support frame inside the chair. Pros of this chair include its lower cost than resin chiavari’s with steel frames, a lighter chair due to the lack of steel structure and a tighter screw due to the factory assembly process. Cons of this product includes lack of durability especially surrounding the chair back or legs. It isn’t uncommon for guests to tip chairs back when listening to speeches and a lack of a steel frame makes the chair much more susceptible to breakage.

Resin Chiavari Chair With Steel Support Frame:

The third type of resin chiavari chair is a resin chiavari chair with steel support frame. These chairs have a welded steel frame at their core and the resin molded around the frame.

Pros include a sturdy, more durable chair often capable of holding over 1000lbs while looking identical to the popular wood chiavari chair. Cons include a more expensive chair due to the steel core addition and a heavier chair. It is nearly impossible to determine a resin chiavari chair with vs. without a steel support frame so a supplier should be able to prove this to you by showing you a cross section of their resin chiavari chair or shipping you a sample for inspection (for a small cost of course).

Single Mold Resin Chiavari Chair:

The fourth type of resin chiavari chair is a single mold resin chiavari chair. This chair has no joints to it as it is manufactured as a single piece. Pros of the single mold resin Chiavari chair include its cost (it is the cheapest of the four types of resin chiavari chairs) and it’s lightweight. Cons of the chair include the fact the single mold doesn’t allow for a fully circular leg and horizontal rails which discerning brides won’t like as much as it doesn’t look like a “true” chiavari chair.

Also, depending on the manufacturer/supplier you will need to be careful on the type of chair seat as they could come with a flat seat which has a dramatically different look than the traditional chiavari chair seat.

On top of all the different kinds of resin chiavari chairs - there is now another variable that needs to be asked. Is the resin underneath the top coat of colour similar to the colour of the top coat - or white? Resin chiavari chairs with white cores (whether they also have steel support frames or not) can lower the cost of the chair because white resin is the cheapest resin to produce. That being said, white resin cores will show scratches and chips much more than resin chiavari chairs with a similar colour core as the top coat. 

Here at National Event Supply we stock resin chiavari chairs with steel support frames and similar colour resin cores. This means a gold or silver resin chiavari chair you buy from us will show less wear and tear because of the similar colour core. We stock the resin chiavari chairs we stock because we consider them to be among the best Chiavari chairs available for commercial use in the market. They are also the most durable, quality resin chiavari chairs available on the market.

In our previous posts we’ve examined resin Chiavari chairs vs. aluminum Chiavari chairs and wood Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs – but what happens if you’re determining whether to purchase clear Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs? This blog post will discuss the differences and similarities that exist between crystal clear Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs and hopefully clears up any confusion that may exist.

Photo Credit: Style me Pretty Blog with Photography by Justin DeMutiis Photography

Clear Chiavari Chairs:

• Chairs weigh 11lbs each
• No steel frame support in interior of chair due to clear polycarbonate used
• Clear polycarbonate can show air bubbles in chair
• Lack of colour allows chair to blend with any and all decor
• Seams are virtually invisible
• Does not show scratches easily
• Solid seat allowing for easy change out of cushions
• 2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look
• More expensive than Resin Chiavari chairs as polycarbonate is a more expensive material

Photo Credit: Style me Pretty Blog with Photography by Sharon Litchfield Photography

Resin Chiavari Chairs:

• Chairs weigh 13lbs each
• 4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support
• Seams are virtually invisible
• Resin is a similar colour to the chair coating colour and as such does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. gold high gloss finish when scratched would show a gold toned core)
• Solid colour causes party rental companies to make decision on chair based on current chair colour trend. (i.e. last year’s hot colour was mahogany Chiavari chairs. This year’s hot colour is gold Chiavari chairs)
• Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions
• 2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look
• Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair

Chiavari Chairs are quite common in today’s event industry. Weddings, corporate functions and other events rely on the Chiavari chair for its elegance. With so many different kinds of resin Chiavari chairs on the market, I thought it best to examine our Chiavari chair and showcase what’s inside the chair.

Resin Chiavari chairs can be sold with or without Chiavari chair covers and Chiavari chair cushions. We include both in the price of our Chiavari chair. Party rental companies should always specify with their event supplier what is and isn’t included in the base cost to ensure they’re comparing apples to apples. Resin Chiavari chairs also don’t necessarily come with a steel frame structure. Because we’re focused on providing a high quality, durable Chiavari chair, our resin Chiavari chair includes a steel frame in the core of the chair to ensure its strength and product longevity.

Below is what the resin Chiavari chair looks like when cut in half:

The steel frame is 1mm thickness with 4mm of resin surrounding it. Because it is not made of solid resin, but has a structural steel frame, it ensures the Chiavari chair can easily hold 1000lbs and will not easily break should a guest decide to lean back on the chair.

Folding tables are the key investment for event venues or party rental companies who stock event inventory for customers. One of the most common questions brought up when searching to buy folding tables is "How much do folding tables cost in Canada?" Because we want to make sure we’re answering any potential prospect’s questions, we’ve answered that question in the post below.

Not an uncommon commodity, you can find folding tables at just about any big box store these days. Note that in this blog post when we talk about folding tables, we aren’t referring to residential-use tables that you would buy at a big box store such as Canadian Tire or Walmart. The folding tables we’re referring to a highly durable wood folding table or plastic folding tables that have been used throughout the high turnover party rental industry and tested to withstand high load capacities. Compared against the residential-use folding tables, they will seem more expensive however, they are higher cost because they are higher quality and designed to withstand wear and tear year over year.

Types of Folding Tables

There are two different types of folding tables that make up the majority of the market: plastic folding tables and wood folding tables. Because these are the most common tables asked for, they will be our topic for this blog post.

Plastic Folding Table:

Plastic folding tables come in a variety of shapes including square, round, rectangular and serpentine. The cost of a plastic folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $44.95 CDN – $185.00 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the size and shape of the plastic folding table and the load capacity of the table.

Wood Folding Table:

Wood folding tables come in a variety of shapes similar to plastic folding tables. The cost of a wood folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $65.95 CDN – $199.00 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the kind of wood the plywood is made from, whether it’s solid plywood or plywood veneer over MDF, the size of the plywood banquet table (a 4ft folding table is generally less expensive than a 8ft folding table), the load capacity of the table and the finishing of table edges (metal/aluminum edges tend to cost more than vinyl edges).

Shipping costs on Folding Tables:

The shipping costs of these tables usually run $21.00 – $54.00 per table depending on the size / weight of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease dramatically per piece based on larger volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs vary solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Wood folding tables will have slightly more expensive shipping rates than plastic folding tables due to their weight. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast. Also keep in mind that suppliers in the United States often may not have factored in the duties and customs fees associated with trans-border linen shipments – which tend to add an additional cost to each piece (above and beyond the exchange associated with the Canadian / United States Dollar).