Blog posts tagged with 'chairs'

We always like questions on how to use our products. They’re a great way to find out more about how our products should be used in their intended. Over the past two weeks we have shared the answer to the reader questions “how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?” and “how far apart should rows of white resin folding chairs be?” We've also had a reader ask “how far apart should rows of plastic folding chairs be?” and I thought it worth sharing the answer. From a guest’s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. I know I have attended many hockey and baseball games where the stadiums cram rows of seating in and going to get a drink or to the restroom is an awkward experience to say the least. On the flip side of this, if chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won’t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.

The rule of thumb for how far apart rows of plastic folding chairs: 33.25 inches from chair back to chair back.

Our Plastic Folding Chairs are 15.25 inches deep. We need to leave an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the plastic folding chair front of the row behind.

The rule of thumb for how far apart each plastic folding chair should be in a row: each plastic folding chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don’t feel crowded or uncomfortable.

What you should receive:

• (4x) Swiveling and Locking Wheels
• (1x) Main Handle
• (2x) Mid/End Handle
• (1x) Base Cart Unit
• (16x) Hex Bolts – 1/2 inch
• (16x) Nut – 1/2 inch
• (32x) Steel Washer
• (4x) Bolt – Hex Key
• (4x) Nut – 10mm
• (2x) Bolt Long – Hex Key
• (2x) Steel Plate
• (2x) Two Sided Wrench
• (1x) Hex Key

Recommended Tools (Not Included, Not required)

• ½ inch Wrench (or Ratchet)

Step 1:
First unpack the box to ensure you have received all of the parts. The master pack will include a box inside containing the wheels, bolts and washers, two wrenches, along with the handles and base cart unit. (If you haven’t received all the parts, please let us know by calling 1-800-827-8953 or contacting sales@nationaleventsupply.com). Once this has been confirmed you can start to assemble the cart.

Step 2:

Flip the cart over so that the flat side is facing up, this is the bottom of the cart. Place the weeks over the predrilled holes. Note that all of the wheels are identical so you do not need to worry about which wheel goes on the forward or back position of the cart. *Important – Ensure that the head of the bolt is facing the wheel like pictured*

Step 3:
Flip the cart upright.

Step 4:
Place the main handle at the end of the cart, top should bend away from the body of the cart so your hands can safely hold the handle while the cart is loaded. Note the main handle will only fit on one end of the cart. Attached the steel place/support bracket with the dimbled hole on the handle. Use the long bolt to attached the bracket to the handle, use the supplied wrench and hex key to tighten bolt.

Step 5:
Use the short bolt to attach the bottom of the support bracket to the cart.

Step 6:
Use the two remaining bolts to secure the handle at the base.

Step 7:

Place divider handles in provided slots.

You're all set and ready to load your folding bar chairs with 4, 8, 10 or 20 chairs!

Party Rental Companies and Banquet Halls often buy more than one colour of fabric chiavari chair cushion so that their customers have different options for their events. What is so great about chiavari chair cushions is the ability for companies to take them off the foam cushion and clean the exterior cover. We’ve heard from some customers that while taking off the cover can be easy, putting the cover back on the cushion is a whole other story. Here’s how to put on a chiavari chair cushion cover after washing/cleaning it.

1. Take foam cushion out of the fabric chiavari cushion cover

2. Put fabric chiavari chair cushion covers in the washing machine 

3. Wrap foam cushion in plastic wrap 

4. Put Chiavari Chair Cushion cover in the dryer

5. Insert foam cushion into dry chiavari chair cushion cover

Where the plastic wrap really shines is after the cushion is in the cover. It is much, much easier to adjust the cover so that the seams and sides line up where they’re supposed to than on a plain foam cushion. The foam grabs the fabric too much without the aid of the plastic wrap.

Clear Chiavari chairs are a fantastic décor item as they naturally match any colour scheme required at a venue or wedding. Similar to white resin Chiavari chairs, they’re a versatile chair to have in your rental inventory due to their chameleon tendencies. We like to ensure our customers know exactly what they’re looking to purchase and because of this, often write blog posts on the problems other companies may face with products. It helps level-set expectations and allows for no surprises. Read on for the problems commonly faced with clear Chiavari chairs.

Not as strong as resin Chiavari chairs

This is due to the fact they don’t have a traditional steel core like our resin Chiavari chairs have. They also are made of a different kind of material – polycarbonate which gives the chair its clear look.

Chair has bubbles in it

While having bubbles in the chair doesn’t cause problems structurally, some consumers don’t favour the look of bubbles in the chair. We have had a few party rental customers indicate that some of the more selective bridal customer’s would rather go with a solid chair colour than the clear because the bubbles bug them. Again not a huge problem, but something to be aware of. Not everyone will like the chair, but the same can be said against a solid colour Chiavari.

Some clear chiavari chairs have a flat seat and squared off rails

Depending on the supplier, clear Chiavari chairs can have a flat seat and squared off rails instead of circular rails and a more traditional looking Chiavari seat. Brides that have grown up coveting Chiavari chairs tend to not like this style of Chiavari as it doesn’t have a true Chiavari chair design.