The Benefits of Acralyte

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At Table Topics, we’ve been in the business of creating only the highest quality custom commercial dining tables since 1980. That quality continues to shine through in all of our products with our invention of Acralyte.

Available exclusively through Table Topics, Acralyte is an acrylic resin that is chemically engineered to provide greater scratch, mar, chemical, and heat resistance than traditional furniture finishes (like epoxy resin, polyester resin, urethane, and conversion varnishes). Ideal for both restaurant tables and bars, Acralyte is available in all sorts of levels or sheens, or for practically any need or application:

Like many of our customers, we were tired of seeing beautiful tables rapidly deteriorate because of the poor quality of epoxy resin finishes. So we got to work, spending years doing research and testing for better alternatives because we knew there had to be a better way. What makes Acralyte different? It’s that it’s so much more than just a chemical coating. It’s an entire manufacturing process that includes everything from the materials used in the product to the product operations, which aren’t the typical standards for furniture manufacturing. We utilize a rigorous production process that is tightly monitored and controlled, ensuring an end product that is unmatched in quality.

Not only does Acralyte help produce high quality products, but products coated in Acralyte are more durable. When properly cared for, products with Acralyte will consistently outlast a similar style table that doesn’t have the Acralyte finish. In fact, while a similar style table may have a product life of one to two years, our tables with Acralyte are expected to last at least five to seven years—in many instances they last 10 years or more.

Cost effectiveness, quality, and durability are just three of the reasons why more and more businesses are turning to our Acralyte line of products for their table needs. Contact us today to find out how we can work with you to help you create the look you want while saving you money.

The Solid Wood Choice

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Even with all the options out there, a solid wood table is still a staple of our business here at Table Topics. The solid wood section of our online catalogue illustrates not only the classic beauty, but also the variety available in a solid wood table design.

This mixed-species design is a combination of cherry, maple and mahogany while the simple beauty of solid maple is featured in this classic pub table design. For special placements or looks, we customize to meet your needs, as in this beveled front cherry design or this maple table, with striking walnut accents.

In its many forms, solid wood is functional, durable and beautiful. That’s a winning combination for commercial tables. A significant element that only Table Topics can add to that combination is our proprietary Acralyte finish. The Acralyte process is one we’ve developed through years of research to provide a scratch-, mar-, heat- and chemical-resistant finish that gives our clients the added value of a longer product life.

Whether your vision is for a classic or inventive solid wood design, we can partner with you to bring it to life. Let’s start a conversation about creating the product and the style you need.

We Sell Seashells

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Table Topics is located in Southern Alabama, just a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico. We are lucky enough to be able to put our toes in the sand on a daily basis if we choose. It turns out that lots of people would love to be able to do that – to see sand, the water and the treasures they hold. As a result, beach and seashell themes are popular among our clients.

We love these five seashell-themed projects. They show the vast diversity and versatility of the materials we can employ, even within one theme.

  1. Nautilus Shell is enhanced by a mahogany frame
  2. Starfish & Sand is set off by a simple, painted pinstripe frame
  3. Old World Map combines an antique nautical map with shells over planked ash veneer
  4. Sand, Shells and Driftwood features beach sand and custom-shaped ash inlays
  5. Cooperstone with Shell Imprint has a foundation of gray granite over which a transparent digital shell imprint is laid

Put our experience and craftsmanship to work on your next themed project. Whether you’re close to a coast or not, we have a customer service representative ready to make your vision a reality. Let’s talk tables.

What’s Your Game?

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Custom tables can be fun. Yes, our tables are manufactured to your specifications with the highest-quality materials and craftmanship. And our Acralyte finishes ensure they are the most durable on the market. But it’s the customization that can make them fun. Take a look at the fun and games in these custom designs.

Everybody loves a good board game!

  • Premier Poker design antes up with a solid maple frame.
  • Chess is king on this digital wood gameboard.
  • Marble and maple highlight this digital mixed-media backgammon

Nostalgia is popular with sports fans.

What’s your game? Contact us today and our winning team will work with you to design and deliver tables that will propel your project to victory.

Add Custom Power to Your Tables

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Many factors contribute to the functionality of your tables. Through the years as needs vary and trends change, Table Topics has built a reputation on providing the customization and innovation our customers require. One increasingly popular option is equipping tables with power connections.

Power connectors to meet your specifications can be added to table tops, aprons, legs or panel bases.

Options designed for convenience as well as aesthetics include

  • standard duplex power or USB charging outlets.
  • surface-mounted or pop-up outlets.
  • mounting to standard-height dining, counter or bar tables.
  • adding to wood or metal bases or to wood, stone, digital or metallic tops.

Take a look at these two projects that successfully added power:

Look through our catalog for even more examples and ideas. If you can dream it, we can build it.

You can request a quote or contact us today to start the conversation about your beautiful, power-equipped design. Let’s talk tables.

Green Choices

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Whether designing restaurants or conference rooms, many clients are putting a priority on the use of sustainable materials for their tables. At Table Topics, we applaud that effort. We have been working with clients for years to design commercial table applications that meet both their functional and philosophical goals. These purposeful designs are just as beautiful and in some cases even more affordable than those using alternative materials.

Factors for consideration when choosing a wooden table top begin with the use of sustainable wood varieties, those grown and harvested responsibly. You may also consider the use of a thin wood veneer or even a digital design instead of a solid wood. Reclaimed resources of wood, metals and other materials can be incorporated into unique and beautiful designs.

We work with clients to find the sustainable option that suits their needs. We have the option of natural products like those in this table of woven reeds as well as manmade products such as this walnut burl veneer. The eco-friendly kieri board – reclaimed stalks of the sorghum plant, formed into panels – is featured in this design with a custom blue stain or black, for two very distinctive looks.

If you’d like to explore how to incorporate eco-friendly options into your high-quality, durable Table Topics design, get in touch with us today. We’ve got the materials, designers and craftsmen to produce tables you’ll be proud of.

The Versatility of Stone

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The look of stone can bring a unique character to a table design. The quality materials – both stone and faux digital alternatives – give Table Topics clients access to a full array of looks and feels. Peruse this versatile mix of designs.

  1. This holographic meteorite inset is set off by gloss Acralyte and a black designer frame.
  2. In this CoralStone design, a black pinstripe separates the stone from the solid maple frame.
  3. A faux yellow quartz stone inset highlights this table with a gray stone paint effect and pinstripes.
  4. This simple round design incorporates digital Southwest imprints over CooperStone.
  5. Terra cotta tiles are inset into this design, then framed by barnboard.
  6. This striking mother of pearl inset is featured within a cherry frame.

Take a look at all our stone and faux effects options or browse all the tables in our style gallery online. Our staff is ready to help design the commercial tables you need and deliver the quality and value you expect. Let’s talk tables.

Made in the U.S.A. with Quality and Pride

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For more than 30 years, Table Topics has been manufacturing high-quality commercial dining tables. We design and build more than 20,000 tables a year in our factory in Elberta, Alabama. Here in this beautiful region of the Gulf Coast, we’re near road, rail and air transportation routes. Our tables have made their way to restaurants, neighborhood bars and conference rooms throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

No matter where you are, we’ve got representatives nearby, ready to talk tables. From project design to specifications to delivery, they can help you every step of the way. Our experienced in-house design team is committed to quality and precision and a creative design that fulfills your vision.

Our manufacturing process starts with the best in raw materials, hand selected for quality and appearance. We put those materials and an array of precision equipment in the hands of our highly skilled woodworkers. They put their craftsmanship and eye for detail to work. They test material tolerances. They mix and apply custom stains. They apply our beautiful and durable Acralyte finish through our patented process. They take pride in their work and it shows. You’ll be proud, too, of the quality and value of your table design.

Your next project is our next priority. We’ve been around for three decades and we plan to continue to proudly produce the best in custom tables for years to come. Give us a call today and get started on your next made-in-the-U.S.A. project.

Our Warranty

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Beautiful, functional, durable tables. At Table Topics, that’s what we’re known for. We’ve built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and lasting products. We’re also known for standing behind those products. Our two-year warranty is just one more way customers are assured we will be with them for the long term.

Our variety of beautiful stains and patented Acralyte finishes show off your design and are a long-term investment. The Acralyte process ensures that investment and our warranty guarantees it.

Our products are warranted to be free from factory defects in workmanship and materials for two years from the date they are shipped. Any covered warranty service will be provided without any charge. Sure, there’s some additional fine print, but that’s the bottom line. We’ll take care of your investment. We’ll stand behind our products. And we’ll be here when it’s time for your next project, too.

So when you browse our catalog to begin your design process, know that our staff is not only ready today to help you get started, we’ll be with you throughout the process and beyond. Guaranteed.

Creative Base Styles for Communal Tables

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For large as well as small tables, the base is the foundation of a good design. Table Topics has a gallery of communal and bar top options for your consideration, and an expert design team available to help as you plan your project. For some, functionality is the sole purpose due to the specifics of space or placement. We have custom-coated T bases , attractive disc foot options and many more.

Where aesthetics is top priority, bases can extend the look of your table top – like this whiskey barrel base, which is a key element of the table’s style. Or they can add a character of their own like this elaborate bridge base or this rustic metal pipe option. One of our favorites features panel bases with a split log illusion.

Just as with every other element of your design and every phase of your project, the Table Topics team will work with you to find the base that best supports your vision. Contact us to start the conversation now.

 

Consider Your Profile

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For thirty years, Table Topics has been an industry innovator in both quality and design. Our creative process offers our clients customization options in every element of the design. One of those elements often overlooked by others is the table profile.

All our insets are available with a two-inch standard frame or half-inch budget frame. These frames can be painted or made from our selection of solid woods and routed to a variety of edge profiles. Precision craftsmanship allows for subtle differences among our dozen or more profile choices.

Available standard profiles include bullnose, eased and waterfall options. Additional deluxe profiles include bevel, reverse bevel, modern ogee, Euro, double beaded and more. The profile chart in the frame section of our specification guide offers a view of all the options. We also have profiles especially designed for bar tops: bullnose, spill-proof bullnose, eased and Chicago rail.

To determine the edge profile shape that suits your project, check out our specification guide and get in touch with a member of our team to talk about your options. Put Table Topics to work for you today.

 

Finishing Strong: The Acralyte Process

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Our products are set apart by our patented Acralyte finish. Available exclusively from Table Topics, this is more than a beautiful finish. Acralyte eliminates issues with heat, abrasion and chemical wear associated with epoxy resin finishes. We spent years in research and development and the outcome is a process that results in a finish with unmatched quality and durability.

Acralyte outperforms traditional finishes such as epoxy resin, polyester resin, lacquer, varnish and polyurethane. We use specially formulated glues, extended drying cycles and a proprietary UV curing procedure. The entire process is closely monitored and refined. The result is a superior product, engineered for durability.

The Acralyte finish is one main reason our custom-crafted tables are tops in the industry. Our people are another. Our entire manufacturing process depends on the skill and experience of our craftsmen as well as the quality of our materials and processes. But ultimately it all starts with you. Your creation begins with a conversation with our expert design team about your needs and priorities.

Let’s start the conversation today and put our people and processes to work for you. The result will be a beautiful, functional, durable table design that will serve you for years to come.