Lightweight Tables Heavy on Value

Modern materials and high-tech construction are revolutionizing the table market.

It's hard to imagine a church activity that doesn't employ the versatile, multipurpose, folding table. With all that use, is it time to replace those beat-up, worn-out old tables? If so, there is a lot to consider. Those heavy plywood and particleboard tables still have their uses, but if you're constantly setting up, taking down, and moving tables around, you need to look at what's available in today's lightweight table options. And the term "lightweight" in no way implies lack of strength, durability, and value.

A Weighty Decision

The criteria used to select an appropriate table are size, shape, strength, durability, affordability, and weight. Today, the emphasis in table selection rests on table weight. While laminated-top wood and pressboard tables may meet the affordability and strength criteria, they fall short in durability and weight. Each heavyweight wooden table typically requires two people to setup, move, or take down. Particleboard tables also don't deal well with being dropped, which, given their weight, is a frequent event. Read more about tables.