How to Use Folding Tops to Make a Larger Dining Room Table
If your dining room table does not have the capacity to expand, but you need to seat a large group of people, you can easily use folding tops to make the table larger. In general, if you need to extend your table more than 8 inches, the folding tops will come with support legs. Typically, folding tops are 3/4-inch thick and are comprised of three to four sections that overlap and connect for a seamless look. They also come in a variety of colors and textures so you won't need to use a long tablecloth unless you want to. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Folding table tops large enough to accommodate your party
- Support legs-optional
Instructions
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Unfold the folding tops so that the dining room table top is fully covered and the folding tops are evenly extended width-wise and length-wise.
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Connect the folding tops according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually with a Velcro strip.
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Screw in the supporting legs (if applicable) to the two ends following manufacturer's instructions. This is usually accomplished by screwing in the support leg to a wooden spine found beneath each end piece.
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Adjust the feet on the support legs, if necessary, to make the folding tops level with the dining room table height.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to purchase or combine tablecloths, choose a folding top that mimics a wood finish or in a dark color that will set off your dishes and serveware. No one will guess these are folding tops.
Folding tops are usually made to order for your dining room table, so follow ordering instructions carefully and measure accurately in order to receive folding tops that fit your needs.
You can easily change the shape of your table for an evening using folding tops, and go from round to square, for example.
