How to choose a folding table

The folding table is a convenient transforming furniture that easily changes its dimensions by folding. Similar designs are fully or partially, in the first case, a compact box for transportation is obtained, in the second one's bedside table or just a small table. Folding tables are used in a variety of life spheres, this furniture helps save space in small apartments or make a picnic or staying at the cottage more comfortable.

Scope of using folding tables

Folding furniture is convenient for its compactness and simply indispensable for small apartments and trips. Therefore, the furniture transformer found the use of almost all spheres of human life. To select the right table, you need to understand what function it will perform, since the type of optimally suitable model depends on this. It is impossible to name one universal model that is optimally suitable for use at home and outside it, each modification is suitable for individual cases.

Folding tables are used:

• For kitchen or dining room. The dining table folding most often is a model with inserts or a book. That is, in folded form, it also performs its functions, but takes less space. The table in such a room does not need to move or move, because products from heavy materials are suitable for the kitchen. The main selection criterion for this room type is design, color and sizes. In the folded form, the table should be able to freely move around the room. In the unfolded form, fit the necessary number of people, but at the same time do not take all the free space.

• For residential rooms. In these rooms, the table is used much less frequently than in the first case, and therefore models are suitable here, which are fully or folded are a bedside table. The table is a kitchen folding and the table for the living room distinguishes except the design, as the furniture is chosen for these rooms a little differentty. According to the design, they are similar to each other.
• For giving, picnic or travel. The use of tables for these events requires the design of certain qualities. It should be compact, lightweight and with a simple folding and folding mechanism. For this purpose, the table is optimally suitable, which when transformation turns into a flat design, which is convenient to transfer and store. Another convenient model for transportation table-suitcase. This design when folding turns into a small size suitcase and with a handle.
• For kids. Folding children's tables are not only saving space, but also money. Children grow very quickly, they grow up not only from clothes and shoes, but also from furniture. Children's folding table is a design that is adjustable in height and angle of inclination of the seat. Such furniture will grow together with the baby. Another modification is a table transforming into other types of furniture. For example, a table with a chair that easily folds into a regular high highchair with a ladder. Or an ordinary children's folding table, which, if necessary, is laid out or removes when there is no need. It is convenient for small children's rooms, in which there is no possibility to install the table stationary.
• For remote trade. Tables for remote trade are used for relocation markets that are not equipped with stationary counters. These are light and small tables-books, often have a tabletop of waterproof fabric, which facilitates the weight of the whole design. Such a modification of the countertops is the only fundamental difference of the table for trading and for the cottage.
• For massage. With other categories, there are only one common trait - the ability to transform. Otherwise, this is a purely specific equipment that is not suitable for domestic use.

Classification of folding tables

Folding tables are classified according to a variety of features. The first, already described above - the scope of application. Next, tables are separated by type of material used. Made them from:

1. Tree.
2. Plastic.
3. Aluminum.
4. Glasses
5. Laminated fiberboard.
6. Plywood and other things.

Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. Plastic is a versatile material that is not afraid of moisture and dirt, but it looks insufficiently presentable to use such a table or living room. It also applies to aluminum structures, which are also more suitable for giving. Tree and Fiberboard are not moisture-resistant materials, but at the same time the furniture of them fit well into the interior of the residential rooms.

From each type of material, the furniture differs also in the form of a tabletop, which is made square, round, oval, rectangular or any other arbitrary shape. Another essential feature of the folding tables, according to which they are classified - the design of the table and the mechanism of its transformation.

Varieties of folding tables by design

Buy table folding stores, manufacturers and thoughtful design specialists are offered in various, sometimes even unthinkable, modifications. Among the entire variety of unexpected decisions, several most common groups are distinguished:

• Stationary tables with the possibility of tabletop transformation. Such models are optimally suitable for use in the room, since their transportation causes some difficulties. These tables are manufactured in two main transformation options - folding and collapsible. In the first case, the countertop falls down like a book, but it remains a small, suitable table space. In the second case, two halves of the table are spread and a removable section of table tops are inserted into the center, due to which the table increases. Wings sometimes carry not only increasing, but also decorative function. For example, when unfolding their table takes the flower shape or simply changes its geometry.

• Portable and compact folding table. Picnic, summer cottage, a tent town - a perfect place for the tables of this design. Portable tables most often add up according to the principle of the book, where both halves are descended as the wings at the butterfly. The suitcase table was already mentioned above, also refers to this category.

• Founding in the roll table. As a rule, this design provides for the collapse of not the entire table, but only the countertops, which is made of soft tissue. The design of this table provides a separately worth the cozen, which is folded and covers on top of a soft, unfolding the worktop. Such tables are not very convenient for dinners with plenty of dishes, as they have a small load capacity and are not very stable. The fabric for the tabletop is strengthened by thin wooden bars, so it is quite suitable for small picnics or remote trade.

• Collapsible tables. These models do not fold, but disassembled into separate components. Their difference from ordinary tables is the simplicity of the entire procedure that does not require specialized tools. All parts are simply twisted from the grooves, and if necessary, set back. It should be noted that some folding tables have not only a transformation system, but also the ability to regulate their height.

• Built in furniture tables. This category is not just a table, but whole headsets for a bedroom, living room or kitchen. Such tables are transformed in beds or simply extended from furniture and, if necessary, easily move back. Some configurations work on the principle of the book - if necessary, lean to the main wall of the cabinet. Such tables are mounted and to the wall - a very comfortable design for a small kitchen. It is a small block to which the countertop and the feet for the table is attached. If necessary, the countertop is being folded, and the leg is put under it, creating a plot point.

• Unusual configurations of tables. There is no limit of designer fantasy, because the mechanisms of folding tables are also the most diverse. For example, a magazine table of a square form, which is easily transformed into multi-level furniture. Such a table consists of separate squares, each of which has long and flexible loops, allowing them to change their position in space. Such bold design solutions there are many and they should also pay their attention. Demonstrates such an original table folding photo below.

Selection and purchase of folding table

When the table is selected, it should be borne in mind that its optimal location in the room is 50 cm from the wall. It should take the minimum possible number of space in folded. For accommodation at the table of a company of 4 people, 90 cm longs and 70 cm widths. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account not only the size of the table relative to the room, but also an estimated number of people who need to be searched at the table.

The next important factor that needs to be thought out is to choose the style, design and coloring of the table. It is best to do this before going to the store, since when looking at the variety of models that is presented there, it is not difficult to confuse. It all depends on the style of the premises, which is selected for the table. For example, a table folding wooden unusual form will perfectly complement the interior in the classic style. And for the room in the style of high-tech, the perfect option will be glass furniture.

When accurately defined the desired table, its image is drawn in my head in all details or at least as a whole, time to go to the store and look after this model in its material incarnation. Here it is necessary to pay attention not only to the design of furniture, but also on the quality of its execution. To begin with, the material itself is assessed, it is desirable that it was durable and strong. When choosing a folding table for the street, waterproof or having such a coating material is chosen.

The second point in the table estimation is the check of accessories. In the folding models, it is an important factor, since it does not simply support the table, but performs a certain work in the process of its operation. All loops should be securely fixed and made of high-quality metal.

Next, you should evaluate the simplicity of the table transformation. The basic possible mechanisms have already been described above. If a simple table is needed, which is folded by one movement and is also simply going, it is better to stop your choice on a regular book. If the design solutions do not scare, which make the table more beautiful, but also complicate the process of folding, they stop on them.

Often to the foldout 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 package to each other furniture that will look very harmonious.

How to choose a folding glass table

Glass folding tables - is a topic for another conversation, because when it is selected, there are separate rules for evaluation. Overall, in this case only the evaluation phase material quality, but if conventional tables embodiments is set, is evaluated only in glass glass itself. Its thickness should be no less than 10-12 cm, as a table with fine worktop long serve. Be excluded in glass bubbles or voids, foreign inclusions and the various 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.