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5 Problems with Plastic Folding Tables

Chances are that if you have ever considered purchasing a Plastic Folding Table, you have also considered the possible problems that the table may have. We have compiled a list of the top 5 most common problems with plastic folding tables.

Plastic Table Feet

Table Feet Can Fall Off

Generally table feet don't just fall off, they are pulled off unintentionally. The most common culprit is soft ground. If you set up a plastic folding table on grass, and then load it up for dinner, it is likely to sink in a little bit. Every once in a while that ground can capture one of your table feet and if you're not paying attention, you will lose the foot. If you've lost a foot or would like some replacements, please don't hesitate to contact our sales staff about replacements.

Tabletops Can Be Dented

While most plastic folding tables feature dent resistant corners the tables can still be dented. If the table is dropped from height or onto the edge of stair/curb they are likely to dent. The positive is that unlike wood folding tables that can be ruined by such an occurrence, plastic folding tables will simply have a dent meaning the table can still be used.

Tabletops Can Melt if Exposed to High Heat

Like the dent resistant corners, most plastic folding tables that feature a high-density polyethylene top which is heat resistant to 110 degrees C. With that said it is very possible to melt the top with a poorly placed hot item. This damage often ruins the table. If you're planning on placing hot objects directly onto the tabletop you may want to consider going with a different table top material.

 

Plastic Folding Table Leg Clip

Table Leg Clips Can Break

Leg clips on plastic folding tables are a fantastic invention. They hold the legs in the folded position while you transport the tables to and from locations. These clips can and do break though. Luckily they can be replaced. If you need some replacement clips for your NES Reliable plastic folding tables (unfortunately they only work on our branded tables), why not contact one of our sales staff for pricing information?

Tabletops Can be Hard to Get Clean

Cleaning plastic folding tables can be both a gift and a curse. On the one hand they are extremely easy to clean, generally requiring a simple wipe down to come clean. The down side is if they do get stained they are almost impossible to make clean again. This is the case for every plastic folding table we have come across.

 

If you're interested in learning more about either our plastic folding tables or our wood folding tables, we're standing by ready to answer any questions that you may have!

Back to School-Training Tables

The year continues to fly by; it seems like July was just yesterday but it’s already the middle of August. The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there’s still a lot of fun to be had on patios and on decks across the nation. Soon though, students will be heading back to school to start a new year of learning.

Life is a series of teachable moments.

Hold my BeerOf course, learning doesn’t just have to happen in a school. Any room can be a classroom, if there is a desire to learn. Sometimes learning starts with the phrase, "Here, hold my beer and watch this," and sometimes it is a little more formal. To help facilitate more formal learning, National Event Supply offers our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Tables and our NES Wood Folding Training Table. Both of these tables are perfect for temporary or permanent classroom settings, featuring reduced widths, sturdy construction, and easy set-up. If you’re interested in facilitating more informal learning, National Event Supply offers beer glasses in our Eclisse Line.

Interested in a Wood Training Tables?

NES Wood Training Tables are 96 inches (8-feet) long, 18 inches wide, and 29.5 inches tall. They’re made of ¾ inch plywood that is 13 layers thick and has been clear-coated. They also feature grey, powder-coated legs and support rails that are bolted through the tabletop for additional strength. We currently stock these tables with black PVC vinyl edging, but they are also available on a special-order basis with aluminum bull-nosed edging. They are currently available in our Toronto warehouse and are part of our buy 10 get 1 free promotion.

Have you thought about Plastic Training Tables?

NES Rectangular Plastic Folding Training TablesNES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Tables are 71 inches long, 19.5 inches wide, and 29.25 inches tall. Being just under 6-feet long, they are perfect for narrower rooms, and feature an additional 1.5 inches for people using the table. They also feature grey powder-coated legs and have an off-white plastic top like our NES Reliable Round Folding Tables and our NES Reliable Rectangular Folding Tables. Unlike our plastic folding tables and our wood folding tables, they have a perfectly smooth top that is ideal for writing or drawing on. They are currently available in our Toronto warehouse and are also part of our buy 10 get 1 free promotion.

If you’re interested in our Wood Folding Training Tables or our Plastic Folding Training Tables (or our Eclisse Beer Glasses), why not drop one of our sales reps a line to get your custom quote including shipping? They’d also be happy to answer any questions that you may have!

Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test-Day 52

Day 52—July 30, 2013

It’s been over fifty days since we set up a 4-foot NES Rectangular Plastic Folding Table and a 4-foot NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table outside to test the effects of the elements on our tables. When we looked in on the tables on June 22, we saw that the wood table was starting to bubble at the edge with the layers starting to pull apart while the plastic table had not deteriorated at all. It’s been over a month, and the Toronto area has had really hot weather, days with copious amounts or rain, humidity in the 80-90% range, and cloudy days with temperatures in the low 20s. So how are the tables holding up?

July 30-Wide Shot of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling July 30-Close-Up of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling
July 30-Wide Shot of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling July 30-Close-Up of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling

As you can see from the pictures of the wood folding table, the layers of the plywood have begun completely separating with the top layer curling as it detaches from the layers below. The tabletop has been discoloured as it absorbs moisture from the rain and from the high humidity. The metal hardware on the table has not begun to rust and the powder-coated table legs are still in great condition.

July 30-Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table July 30-Mud-Splattered Leg on Plastic Folding Table
July 30-Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table July 30-Mud-Splattered Leg on Plastic Folding Table

The plastic table has not been damaged by its time out in the elements. The table top is in the same condition it was in when we set the tables up for this experiment. All it would take is a quick wipe with a wet cloth before the plastic folding table would be usable again. And as you can see from the picture, the powder-coated legs have not been damaged at all, and simply need a wipe to remove the mud that has splattered on them from the rain.

The separation we noted 14 days into the experiment is spreading quicker than I thought it would. It is still mainly concentrated around the edges where the PVC edging has been attached. It is clear that the clear coat is helping to protect the wood, but the longer the table remains exposed to the elements, the more likely it is to be damaged by moisture infiltration. We are going to keep the tables up and continue monitoring them for further damage as the summer progresses.

Tim's Rent-All and Tim's Party Centre 40th Anniversary

On Wednesday, National Event Supply attended Tim's Rent-All and Tim's Party Centre 40th anniversary celebration in Bowmanville.

Tim's 40th Anniversay Party Cocktail TableThe event kicked off at 11am with a small trade show for Tim's customers involved in the trades. Tim's Rent-All set up tents around the property with NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables and NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs inside for suppliers to use to display their offerings. Suppliers brought tools, equipment, and party supplies for attendees to look at, use, and become educated about the products available (all of which are of course available to rent or purchase at Tim's Rent-All). It was a beautiful sunny day with a scorching high of 35C (feels like 46C), in the middle of Toronto’s second extreme heat alert of the season. To help keep everyone hydrated Tim’s Rent-All had drinks set up all around the property to ensure everyone enjoyed the day safely. At around 12 noon the suppliers and attendees were welcomed to a BBQ lunch with hot dogs, hamburgers, and homemade sausages that were hot off the grill, along with platter of veggies and a variety of drinks served out of a Fill 'N' Chill Party Table (available in both Toronto and Vancouver National Event Supply locations). Everyone did their best to stay cool until 3pm when the tradeshow portion of the party concluded.

At 5pm everyone was invited back for a dinner in a beautifully decorated 40x80 tent. The tent featured more National Event Supply product including our NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables, NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs, and Quadrato Dinnerware. Before supper, everyone enjoyed cocktails around NES Reliable Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables and NES Reliable Folding Bar Chairs. After the cocktails, we all sat down for a great meal of smoked meat, and a variety of salads including pasta salad, mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette, and a delicious broccoli salad. At the end of the meal Tim’s Rent-All revealed a specially made cake that looks just like their building in Downtown Bowmanville! And yes, the cake was excellent also.

Tim's Party Centre Tradeshow Set-up Tim's 40th Anniversary Outside Tent Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Meat Smoker
Tim's Party Centre Tradeshow Set-up Tim's 40th Anniversary Outside Tent Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Meat Smoker
Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Fill 'n' Chill Tables Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Table Top Settings
Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Fill 'n' Chill Tables Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Table Top Settings

We would all like to say a big congratulation’s to Tim’s Rent-All for 40 years of success! We look forward to working with you for many more years to come. And if you're interested in any of the products mentioned above, why not drop our sales reps a line?

How Long Will it Take to Get My Order?

Truck on High BridgeOne of the most common questions that we get asked at National Event Supply is how long will it take to get my order? This of course varies dramatically by your location relative to where the order is shipping from as well as the shipping method. Since the shipping method can have such a huge impact on the delivery time, today I am going to provide you with a guideline for our most cost effective LTL (less than truckload) shipments. This is the most common method that we use when you purchase many of our larger products including plastic folding tables, plastic folding chairs, wood folding tables, resin folding chairs, Chiavari chairs, and when you place a larger order for porcelain. It is additionally important to remember that major centers enjoy faster delivery than most secondary points, especially if our carrier needs to hand the shipment off to a smaller local carrier. When our carrier needs to do a hand-off it will take a minimum of 1 additional business day before the order is delivered to your location by the local carrier. It is additionally important to note that these are estimates only and delivery can be effective by factors outside of our control like the weather.

We'll start by looking at the transit times from Toronto, and then the transit times from Vancouver. So what are the approximate LTL transit times for orders shipping from our Mississauga, ON (Toronto) location?

  • Victoria, BC—6-7 Business Days
  • Vancouver, BC—5-6 Business Days
  • Edmonton, AB—5-6 Business Days
  • Calgary, AB—5-6 Business Days
  • Saskatoon, SK—5-6 Business Days
  • Regina, SK—5-6 Business Days
  • Winnipeg, MB—4-5 Business Days
  • Sudbury, Hamilton, London, Windsor, the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Belleville, and Kingston, ON – 1-2 Business Days
  • Ottawa, ON—1-2 Business Days
  • Montreal, QC—1-2 Business Days
  • Quebec City, QC—2-3 Business Days
  • Saint John, NB—2-4 Business Days
  • Moncton, NB—2-4 Business Days
  • Charlottetown, PEI—2-4 Business Days
  • Halifax, NS—2-4 Business Days
  • Sydney, NS—3-5 Business Days
  • St. John’s, NF—6-7 Business Days
  • Corner Brook, NF—6-7 Business Days

Shipping from Vancouver of course gives different transit times, most of which are much faster for the western provinces. We currently stock most sizes of our Plastic Folding Tables, Wood Folding Tables, and a variety of Chairs in Delta, BC at our third party warehouse. This location in the Vancouver metro area not only allows for faster deliveries, it can also dramatically reduce the cost of shipping. So what are the approximate LTL transit times for orders shipping from our Delta, BC (Vancouver) third party warehouse location?

  • Victoria, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Duncan, BC—1-3 Business Days
  • Nanaimo, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Courtenay, BC—1-3 Business Days
  • Comox, BC—1-3 Business Days
  • Campbell River, BC—1-3 Business Days
  • North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Langley, Whistler and Coquitlam, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Kelowna, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Kamloops, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Penticton, BC—1-2 Business Days
  • Calgary, AB—2-3 Business Days
  • Medicine Hat, AB—3-4 Business Days
  • Lethbridge, AB—3-4 Business Days
  • Red Deer, AB—3-4 Business Days
  • Edmonton, AB—2-3 Business Days

If you have any questions about your shipment, please don’t hesitate to contact your customer service representative for more information about your estimated delivery date.

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