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Lifetime Tables & Chairs
Overview of Lifetime Folding Picnic Tables
Lifetime Products has been making plastic picnic tables for decades now. During this process, they have developed lots of new features and perfected design hazards that other manufacturers are still trying to figure out. Most of Lifetime's folding picnic table line are made with a powder-coated steel frame and an HDPE (high-density polyethylene) top and benches. HDPE plastic is well-known for its ability to withstand extremes in temperature. Thus, Lifetime picnic tables tend to perform well in extreme temperatures over time. Other of Lifetime picnic tables will have a powder-coated steel frame with other types of plastic for the benches and top such as polystyrene.
Types of Picnic Table
Lifetime has 3 major types of picnic table. 2 of them are foldable. The 3rd is not. The non-foldable option is Lifetime's round picnic table. This table is still quite handy with an umbrella hole and 3 swiveling benches for adaptable seating space. For Lifetime foldable picnic tables there are 2 major divisions. The first division is there original, rectangular picnic table with a folding frame. This type is best suited for setups where setup and takedown may be required. These picnic tables will fold flat and can be transported relatively easily. The other division is Lifetime's convertible table and bench. These tables will have a more permanent setup use as the frame is not foldable. The table top / back is foldable. This design allows the user to use it as a half table (2 of these can complete a full table) or use it as a sitting bench.
Who needs what type of table?
Selecting a table does not need to be overly complicated, though a customer should use some discretion about what they really need before ordering. All of these tables are suited - and are frequently used - in both commercial and private settings. Lifetime's warranty for their products covers both usage situations. If setup and take down is important, Lifetime's rectangular picnic table is the way to go as they can be folded flat for easy transportation and storage. If aesthetics and flexible use matters, Lifetime's convertible table and bench may be just what the customer is looking for. And lastly, if setup and takedown don't matter, and flexible use doesn't matter, then Lifetime round picnic table would be the way to go.
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What materials are Lifetime folding picnic tables made from?
Most Lifetime folding picnic tables are made with a powder-coated steel frame and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic tops and benches. Some models also use other plastics such as polystyrene.
Are Lifetime picnic tables good for outdoor use?
Yes. Lifetime picnic tables are designed for outdoor use and perform well in extreme temperatures thanks to their durable steel frames and weather-resistant plastic materials.
What types of picnic tables does Lifetime make?
Lifetime offers three main picnic table styles: rectangular folding picnic tables, convertible table and bench combinations, and round picnic tables with swiveling benches.
Which Lifetime picnic table is best for easy setup and storage?
Lifetime's rectangular folding picnic tables are best for situations where setup, takedown, transportation, and storage are important because they fold flat for easier handling.
Can Lifetime picnic tables be used commercially?
Yes. Lifetime picnic tables are commonly used in both commercial and residential settings, and Lifetime's warranty covers both types of use.
