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Why Work with Table Topics?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by hummingbird

Everyone has a budget to consider. We know, for some, that budget is the driving factor in many of the decisions you must make. That’s why making an informed decision on who you choose to work with for your table design and manufacturer is so important.

At Table Topics, quality and value are what set us apart. Our field representatives focused on customer needs, our well-trained and experienced craftsmen, our highest-quality components and processes, these all play a key role in giving clients the results they expect and the value they need.

We’re proud of the factors that set Table Topics apart.

Our people – From start to finish, our people are at the heart of our success. In each area of our process, they maintain a fine balance between handcrafted and computerized capabilities. Our designers and craftsmen are both artists and technicians, using the best tools for each product they create.

Our products – The difference between a $12-a-gallon glue and a $20-a-gallon glue can’t be seen at a glance. The same can be said for many of the components of our tables. The worth of these higher quality components comes in the performance and longevity of the product. We know the value. Our clients know the real value is over the life of their product.

Our processes – We’re known for our Acralyte finish, which is both a process and a product. The finishing process starts with factory mixed stains blended from raw pigment concentrates. That’s followed by a clear binding and the addition of the Acralyte top coat. This patented Acralyte process results in a finish proven to be superior in

Heat tolerance
Scratch resistance
Wear tolerance

Table Topics is ready to work with you. Let us add value to your next project. Get in touch and let’s talk tables.

Value vs. Cost

Posted on July 11, 2017 by hummingbird

Our customers understand the value of quality tables. They measure that value not as a cost, but as an investment. It’s an investment in the product they need and the design they want, sure. But it goes beyond that. It’s one that will provide a return over the entire life of the product.

Investing now in differences like Table Topics’ custom designs and durable Acralyte finish will save money over the life of the product. The costs of replacing, shipping and installing a product that doesn’t last as long are avoided. As are refinishing because of a finish marred by scratches, rings or fog.

When properly used and cared for, Table Topics products consistently outlast others.

The life expectancy of a Table Topics table is five to seven years. We’ve even documented cases of 10 or more years of life. The cheaper table is actually much more expensive in the long run. It’s easy to see the value, when comparing our products with those that typically last only two to three years. The value of extending the product’s life is what makes our products the most cost-effective in the industry.

After implementing a successful project with us, our customers come back again and again when new opportunities arise. They trust the craftsmanship, appreciate the service and attention to detail and understand the value of working with Table Topics. We’d love to offer you that value, too. You can learn more about us here or start the conversation today and let’s get your project underway. It’s an investment you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Seven Metallic Designs We Love

Posted on June 26, 2017 by hummingbird

Our unmatched craftsmanship, coupled with a variety of metals, colors and finishes, gives our clients seemingly endless options for creating designs with the look, theme and character they desire. The team of customer representatives, designers and craftsmen at Table Topics love to start with our client’s vision and dream. They design, engineer and build a product the client will love. Below are seven examples of metal projects we love.

Do you have an idea for a metal design that will work for you? We’d love to put that idea to work and create the tables you need and the look you’ll love. Contact us today to get the conversation started.

Marquetry: It’s All About the Details

Posted on June 19, 2017 by hummingbird

At Table Topics, we love the details. We are excited to imagine them, trained to confirm them and equipped to deliver them. If you want to add a little something extra to your table, trim or unique design elements, we will bring it to life.

The technique of veneered marquetry was inspired by practices in 16^th-century Florence and at Naples. In marquetry, inlaid patterns made from small pieces of variously colored wood or other materials is used for the decoration of furniture, forming decorative patterns, designs or pictures. In modern craftsmanship, marquetry commonly used time-consuming, knife-cut veneers. Today, many producers have switched to fret or scroll saw techniques and even laser cutting.

Table Topics offers a large selection of marquetry trim options – available in both real veneer and digital options – and can even offer custom colors in our digital designs. Look through our designs, such as this digital raffia and fabric look, or check out these images of marquetry trim options.

If you have a custom design in mind, get started by going over our specification guide or by contacting us directly. With your design specs and some general detail about your project, we can get the conversation started and the process underway. The result will be an amazing, durable product, second to none, that will set your project and your space apart.

Making a Statement

Posted on June 7, 2017 by hummingbird

If you need a table that will stand out as well as stand up, and will be memorable as well as durable, we can help. We love making our clients’ vision a reality. Take a look at the outstanding, original designs Table Topics has created for clients with very specific needs.

Play it Again – Piano-shaped table with painted keys and custom turned legs. Digital image with gloss Acralyte finish.
Instrumental – Digital wood-grain instruments to edge. Solid wood frame with corner legs through the top and instrument-shaped stretcher. Digital image with satin Acralyte finish.
Catch a Wave – Surfboard-shaped mahogany veneer with teak veneer inlay. Solid mahogany edges and wave pattern bases. Veneer with satin Acralyte finish.
Batter Up – Custom client-supplied images on solid maple frame for sports bar. Digital image with satin Acralyte finish.
Beach It – Sand, shells and driftwood using beach sand and custom-shaped ash inlays. Satin Acralyte finish.

We are committed to producing your vision for custom commercial dining tables, so everything starts with a conversation about your needs, wants and budget. Every question and every request is a welcome challenge for our full-time design team.

Contact us today or use our online quote request form today. Let’s talk tables.

Who We Are

Posted on September 20, 2016 by hummingbird

At Table Topics, we realize our business is a bit of an anomaly in some ways. Since we’ve been making high-quality custom table tops for clients throughout the country and around the world since 1980, you might expect to find us in corporate offices in some metropolitan center. That’s not the case. Since our 36-year-old business is guided by precision manufacturing methods and proprietary processes, you might assume our designs can’t be uniquely customized for you. Not true. Here’s the real story:

We chose to locate our operations in Elberta, Alabama because we love it here. We work with top designers around the world and quite frankly, because of our commitment to quality customer service, it makes no difference to them where we are! So we’re where we want to be, doing what we want to do. That includes having a customer support network throughout the United States, working hand in hand with those customers to design and deliver the highest quality products in the industry.

We work almost exclusively with the hospitality industry, where our tables have become the standard for custom designs and lasting quality. We listen to customers’ needs and help them solve problems. We explore their vision. Then we deliver a product that fulfills that vision. Individual service, custom design and quality craftsmanship result in a unique product every time.

Our manufacturing process combines the best raw materials, the most skilled individuals and a fierce attention to detail. Solid wood and veneer tables remain popular choices. Our amazing variety of options includes rosewood, maple, walnut, bamboo, oak, cherry, mahogany, zebrawood and more. We also have graphic table top options, allowing the printing of illustrations and translucent images on your choice of wood veneers or other finishes. This table top option is expanding in options and in popularity. Our specialized Acralyte finish is known for beauty and durability.

This year we’ll build more than 20,000 tables and, with the continued support of a loyal customer base, we expect that number to grow next year and beyond. We hope you’ll be a part of our growth. While we may be a company of anomalies, there are two things you can count on to be exactly as you expect: individual service and quality products.