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Q&A: Can I Have my Base Cut to a Custom Height?
We often have customers ask if we can custom-cut our table bases to specific heights. Maybe you have unique chairs that are a bit taller than standard, or are trying to match an existing countertop. You can order a custom height table base from Tablebases.com, just give us a call to place your order over the phone. Not all of our products can be custom cut, for example, most vintage cast iron models with decorative columns are not customizable. However, most of our bases with steel columns can be custom-cut (keep reading for a complete list of bases that can be custom cut). Continue reading
Choosing a Table Base for a Granite or Marble Table Top
Choosing a table base can be tricky enough with our wide selection, and the process becomes a bit more complicated when stone table tops come into play. Due to their sheer weight, extra consideration is required when deciding on the most appropriate table base for your beautiful granite top. We think about the size, height, weight and use for your table, and try to come up with the most appropriate solution. Read on for some helpful tips on how to pair your granite or marble top with a table base from tablebases.com.How Many Guests Can I Seat at My Table?
We know that visualizing a project before it's complete can often be a challenge. To help you create the perfect table for your space, we've put together a handy little diagram showing how many guests you can fit comfortably different sizes of tables, as well as some handy tips for choosing the best size and shape table for your dining space. While it can sometimes be hard to find a complete dining set in the size and shape you want, with the help of Tablebases.com you can pick your table top, table base, and chairs separately, to find the perfect size and shape for your dining area.
(Note: The above diagram was made with restaurant seating in mind. For residential dining tables, you may want to allow more space for guests, at least 24" per person.)
Q & A: What do I need to know about LTL Freight Shipments?
Since many of our table bases and table tops are either very large, heavy or both, it's often better to ship orders via what is called "LTL Freight", which stands for "Less-Than-Truckload Freight". This simply means that the items are strapped to a pallet, and shipped on a semi-truck, rather than boxed individually and shipped via a ground service such as UPS or FedEx (though we should note, both UPS and FedEx have freight divisions). In any case, there are a some options and terms with freight shipments that you should know about before placing your order.
Accessible Dining, Banquet and Bar Tables and Bases
It's a good practice for hospitality business owners to consider the range of different guests they serve, and to try to think of the best ways to make everyone comfortable. Do your guests have allergies? Children? Perhaps they have limited vision and travel with a service animal. There are a range of different circumstances your business should be prepared to handle. One of the questions we get quite often is, "How do I make wheelchair accessible tables?" With that in mind, this post is an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides guidelines (actually, hard and fast rules) for how restauranteurs should accommodate guest's using wheelchairs, to make sure they can enjoy your hospitality in comfort.
What Are the Different Types of Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel is an extremely valuable material for furniture makers, as it possesses a unique combination of strength, durability and aesthetic appeal. That is why we recommend many of our stainless steel table base models for outdoor applications, and for supporting heavy table tops in humid environments. Stainless steel has a beautiful silver finish, is easy to clean, and resists corrosion. That last quality is what makes stainless steel table bases so great for outdoor use, they do not rust! While they do require periodic cleaning to stay looking their best, maintenance is relatively easy. There are dozens of types of stainless steels on the market, and just a few different types of stainless steel used for table bases. Keep reading to learn about the differences between these types of metal!
Our Favorite Recipes to Make While Social Distancing
Social distancing is bound to end up as the buzz word of 2020. With so many people staying home, either alone or with family, now seems like a good time to compile our favorite recipes! If we’re going to be stuck at home, we may as well be eating, right? We asked around the Tablebases.com office to see what our staff is cooking while they are social distancing. Spoiler alert: most of us are making warm, heavy, comfort food dishes. Keep reading to see the recipes that are helping us cope during this very strange time.
Side note, although we should be minimizing exposure to other people, restaurants are still trying to stay afloat. So in between making these fabulous recipes, make sure you take advantage of your favorite eatery's take-out options if you are able!
Quiet a Noisy Restaurant with Cork Table Toppers
Cork is a natural material that is great at absorbing and dampening sounds. Cork is commonly used for soundproofing, as well as for aesthetics and of course wine stoppers. Usually cork boards are applied to walls or floors, as those are the largest surfaces in a room. However, restaurants can use cork as a topper for dining tables to help reduce sound reflections and quiet down a noisy dining room, since table tops collectively make up a large surface. You can do this as a permanent or removable solution. Best of all, cork is affordable and sustainable, and it’s durable and recyclable. Continue reading
How Restaurants Can Prepare for Coronavirus
The Coronavirus that started off in China near the end of 2019 is now breaching country's borders across the world, and people in the U.S. are starting to wonder how to prepare. Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has spread to nearly 90,000 people and has caused 3,000 deaths worldwide as of the beginning of March, with 100 reported cases in the United States. The news is full of headlines about what consumers can do at home — frequent and proper hand washing, covering your cough, and the usual tactics — but what about restaurants? For hospitality business owners fearing the worst (like the Chipotle scandal a few years ago) now is a good time to call a staff meeting and review proper sanitation etiquette (and laws) with your staff, and find ways to remind your customers about good hygiene.
