It’s no secret that rustic has realized tremendous popularity in the last few years. And why not? Reclaimed wood is not only beautiful but it is great for the environment in that it saves energy and reduces timber harvesting.

But when it comes to actual hard use in a Commercial or Hospitality environment, reclaimed wood does present a few serious challenges.

One is the cost. Because of sourcing, sorting, and the required reworking of the wood to make it usable, the cost is more than typical wood products.

Another common challenge is availability. Often times, you are able to find what you love, but just not enough. You have to be careful when you do find that perfect wood with enough pieces to complete your project as there is a high probability that it was originally treated with chemicals that are now deemed toxic.

That leads us to cleaning and care. Reclaimed wood is full of character and charm that presents itself in the way of cracks, splits and weathered boards that are beautiful, but also “crumb catchers” or “dust traps”. We want you to be able to have the character and charm, but still have the Acralyte finish that allows you to clean the tables with anything from Windex to the degreaser you use in the kitchen.

Despite the challenges that come with using reclaimed wood, the good news is that Table Topics can give you the rustic look you want without the actual reclaimed wood limitations and challenges. We utilize sustainably harvested wood, which allows us to create that rustic style in a way that’s nearly identical to reclaimed wood. Reimagining rustic allows you the opportunity to determine the degree of rustic you want as well as what rustic options you like (or don’t like). We will help you choose nail heads, cracking or peeling paint, a worn or weathered look, as well as, the degree and style of distressing. You can also add a touch of modern to your rustic tables with so many options for power and data ports.

Perhaps one of the best parts about our ability to create the reclaimed wood look is that along with the rustic style you can also have the Acralyte finish. Acralyte is chemically engineered to achieve greater scratch, mar, chemical and heat resistance than the traditional furniture finishes like epoxy resin, polyester resin, urethane and conversion varnish.

So with all of the options available with Table Topics, who needs the difficulties that come with reclaimed wood? Go the realistic route. Give us a call today to start the process for your reimagined rustic tables!

The entryway into a business or restaurant is a significant space. It’s where a first impression by a potential customer will be created. That’s why making sure the space—especially the furniture—isn’t just functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. Communal tables are a big part of making that positive first impression happen, and over the years we have designed dozens of communal tables for clients of all types and sizes. In fact, we are in a number of major hotel chain’s standards programs.

Are you thinking about adding communal tables to your space? There are a few aspects that need to be considered when ordering these tables, and our experts at Table Topics can help walk you through each step of the process. Our in-house designers can work with you to ensure that your specific design will be achieved while also maintaining needed functionality in highly trafficked areas. Once we have your design, our team will actually create detailed drawings of your table for you to review and approve or make any needed changes.

Whatever design idea you have in mind, we can create it. We have multiple base options—from wood and metal to a blend—that can be produced at custom heights ranging from standard dining height to bar height (including tables that meet ADA requirements) and all sorts of materials, including solid woods, veneers, custom graphics, and faux stone. Want unique options included in your table? No problem. We can incorporate power, data, and USB options into many tables to increase functionality. And, of course, we will finish up your table with our industry-leading Acralyte to keep it looking like new for years to come.

Check out one of our most recent custom projects: a digital Carrera marble three-inch thick table top with custom hand painted edges to match the digital top. That’s on top of a base that mixes custom red oak turned legs and black galvanized metal stretcher and fittings.

So whether you are looking for a communal table that’s sleek and sophisticated or fun and unique, we are here to help. Positive first impressions can only be made once. To make sure that happens with your customers, give us a call. Our talented table experts are ready to make your design idea a functional reality.

Each and every Table Topics table is unique, but the process remains the same. Our team of woodworkers takes incredible care to expertly handcraft whatever the order may be so that we more than meet the needs and expectations of our clients.

One recent project our Table Topics team completed as a custom order for Bank of America. The job started with the preliminary design phase, where we created detailed sketches for the type of unique tables needed, then put together renderings of the final product. We also sat down with our client to talk through the type of materials to be used.

Once materials are approved and the renderings are OK’d, we began the design phase. Unique to that stage was that we created a digital tile reproduction to show exactly what the final outcome would look like, which let us and our clients decide if any layout changes or modifications needed to be made.

Once the design was finalized, we began determining how that final design would be mounted and electrical would be incorporated—this ensures no surprises or problems in the end product. Then from there, we began the actual fabrication of the tables. We printed the tiles, starting assembling the tables with solid walnut frames, fabricating all of the needed mounting and suspension hardware that would be needed, and created the required cutouts for the lighting and charging stations that were going to be added to the tables. And of course, before the process was complete, we stained and finished the table with our very own state-of-the-art Acralyte, which ensures these tables will look great and last for years to come.

Once these beautiful tables were completed, we coordinated installation with our client. Even though we do this every day, seeing the finished product installed was so exciting because once again we were able to bring a specific vision to life for a client. Do you have a unique design idea in mind? Why wait? Give us a call today and we can put this process to work for you!