Picnic Table

A picnic table is a table that is used for outdoor eating. It is usually made of wood and often has bench seating attached along the sides.

Fast Facts

1. Price range: $70 to over $1000
2. Usually made out of wood
3. Use a table cloth to keep food clean
4. Wash wood ones with a bleach solution to kill off mildew
5. Treat regularly with sealer
6. Wrought iron may rust if not properly coated
7. Also available in wicker, plastic, and aluminum
8. Caution: Aluminum heats up in hot sun

Buying guide

Picnic tables can be made in a variety of materials. Some of the most common materials are wood and wrought iron.

Wood picnic tables can be moderately priced to expensive depending on the type of wood used. Wood will not heat up in the summer heat.

Be sure and take care of the wood so it lasts. Wash often with a mild soap and bleach solution to kill off mildew. If you see that the water is soaking into the wood rather than beading up, apply a sealer to the wood. Replace split boards with new ones.

Wrought iron picnic tables are strong and can be shaped artistically. The main problem with wrought iron is that it can rust. Before buying a wrought iron picnic table, check what coatings were used to make sure the table won't rust.

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