Pricing and Costs of Restaurant Table Tops

Find the restaurant table tops providers who offer the most competitive prices

Before deciding what kind of restaurant table tops to put in your business, do as much research into the pricing and costs of restaurant table tops as possible. The prices vary considerably according to the kind of material the table tops are. Solid wood commands hefty prices and requires finishing and maintenance. Formica, on the other hand, is easy to care for and much less expensive.

Restaurant table top furniture must pair well with the design and theme of your restaurant. Stainless steel and Formica tops go nicely in diners and breakfast lunch operations while solid wood table tops add to the upscale atmosphere of gourmet cafes. Learn as much about the pricing and costs of restaurant table tops before making your final decision.

1. Select natural solid wood restaurant table tops for a classic look.

2. Prefer restaurant tables in stock laminate walnut, cherry or oak woods.

3. Play it safe when you buy durable Formica and stainless steel restaurant table tops.

 

Invest in high quality solid wood restaurant table tops

Nothing compares with the classic look of solid wood table tops in oak, walnut or cherry.
Try: Maine Supply carries solid wood square and round table tops. The square tops are $92.00 for 24 x 24 and $450.00 for 60 x 60. Add between $8.00 and $48.00 for staining and between $13.00 and $31.00 for designer edges. Bistro Tables and Bases carries solid planked hardwood table tops ranging from $239.00 for a 24-inch model and $1,857 for the 72-inch model. Beechwood costs $225.00 for 24 x 24 and $1,188.00 for 36 x 96.

Choose less costly laminate restaurant table tops

Laminate table tops offer you the expensive look of solid wood without the expensive maintenance.
Try: Central Restaurant Products carries a wide selection of laminate table tops in both square and round varieties. A square 30 x 72 laminate wood top runs about $170.00. Round tops come in sizes of 24-inches, for $47.00, or 60-inches, for $230.00. Restaurant Seating Direct carries stock laminate table tops in cherry, oak and walnut. A round 15 lb. tale top alone is $23.00. The rectangular model is the same price.

Stick with the standard Formica and stainless steel restaurant tables

Purchase restaurant table tops in durable Formica and stainless steel and eliminate finishing and maintenance costs. Formica and stainless steel wipe clean easily and customers recognize these table tops for their long lasting quality.
Try: American Retro Furniture lets you choose classic, boomerang and cracked ice Formica laminate that you can purchase in 4 x 10 foot sheets. The classic Formica runs about $319, the cracked ice for $470 and the boomerang Formica costs about $440. A City Discount offers a standard 36-inch round stainless steel table top for about $62.00.

 

• Seek advice on what kind of material to choose for your tables from customer representatives who work for restaurant table tops manufacturers.

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