Pricing and Costs of Trade Show Table Covers

Know what prices to expect when it comes to trade show table throws before making a purchase

If you own a company, you probably know how important attending trade shows can be to a business and that every detail counts, including table coverings. Your job as a business owner as you prepare your company for a trade show event is to capture the attention of potential customers quickly and keep them at your booth long enough to consider purchasing products or services from you. Doing so often requires unique touches, like personalized table covers. However, before you rush out to shop for trade show necessities, you should know the pricing and costs of trade show table covers.

You have many options when it comes to narrowing down trade show table covers for your company booth. Often, the final decision will come down to what will fit your budget. Know the prices of the following types of table covers:

1. Be aware that the cost of the table cover is affected by the size you need.

2. Know that specialty shapes may cost more.

3. Personalize your table covers to stand out from the rest, but know the price first.

 

Measure your table before deciding on a firm budget for table coverings

Before anyone can accurately tell you the cost of a table throw, you need to know the size of your booth. Many table throws are made for tables that measure from 5 to 8 feet across. The basic smaller throws typically cost less than $100, while the largest, such as the 8-foot covers, can cost anywhere from $5 to $50 more.
Try: Siegel Display Products sells throws that fit tables measuring 6 feet across for about $95 and 8-foot table covers for $110. Displays2Go sells standard table covers that fit 8-foot tables for about $32 and 6-foot covers for $28.

Consider the shape of your table when determining your table cover budget

Some booths require odd table cover shapes, so be sure you know what shape will best fit your booth. If your table is long and thin, you will need a different cover than if your table is small and round. Keep this in mind when comparing prices of trade show table covers. Uncommon table shapes often require more expensive table covers, even if only by about $20.
Try: 4imprint offers square table covers for about $150. Carrot-Top Industries sells round table covers for $125, about $20 more than they sell regular rectangular covers for.

Determine how much extra it will cost to put your company logo on convention table covers

If you want people to easily notice and remember your company's booth, consider paying extra to have your table cover personalized with your company name and logo on it. You can also choose the color and any designs that appear on your display table covers. Customized trade show tables typically impress potential customers, making your booth stand out to them. However, many companies charge more for this service than they would for a basic cover.
Try: If you buy personalized trade show covers from The Godfrey Group, expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $200 more than the basic cover price. Promo-Force.com charges about $100 for a blank 8-foot table cover. Depending on how big your logo is and how many colors you want, add at least $50 to your budget.

 

• If you want to save money but need to cover up unsightly display tables, consider table skirts. They are often less expensive than full table throws but lend some class to an otherwise scuffed up table and can hide any clutter beneath it. You can usually save about $20 by purchasing a table skirt rather than a full cover.

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