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gamblor
It is one of those long tables that you might see set up at fundraisers or something . you can fold up the legs so you can transport them. the legs are metal and top plastic. it probably fits about 4 on each side and one on each end. can it be an outdoor table if I paint it and stuff or will it get ruined. what would i do to make it survive outside.
Answer
In a dry climate it might outlast you. Humid climates will eat it away (the metal of course).
What would you do with it anyway?
I say go ahead and use it outside.
Maybe a fresh coat of paint on the legs would help (they still might rust from the inside though). Keep the hinges and pivot points lubed with WD-40.
Regards!
In a dry climate it might outlast you. Humid climates will eat it away (the metal of course).
What would you do with it anyway?
I say go ahead and use it outside.
Maybe a fresh coat of paint on the legs would help (they still might rust from the inside though). Keep the hinges and pivot points lubed with WD-40.
Regards!
can I apply tile to a metal table?
barbarasue
I have an old metal outdoor table that I want to break tiles and make a design with tile.
Answer
I'm sure you could, but not with traditional means. If you're setting directly to the metal, you'll use a construction adhesive (Liquid Nails) to set the tile and then use a colored silicone to grout. If you want or need to use traditional setting, there's some things you need to consider. Determine what thickness top there is on the table now. If it's a thick top that doesn't flex, screw a 1/4" piece of plywood to the top and set and grout from there. If it's thin and flexes a lot, make a 3/4" plywood top and go from there. Setting directly to metal is not advised as the grout or mortar mix would not adhere well to the metal. The grout will crack and you'll chip off your design.
I'm sure you could, but not with traditional means. If you're setting directly to the metal, you'll use a construction adhesive (Liquid Nails) to set the tile and then use a colored silicone to grout. If you want or need to use traditional setting, there's some things you need to consider. Determine what thickness top there is on the table now. If it's a thick top that doesn't flex, screw a 1/4" piece of plywood to the top and set and grout from there. If it's thin and flexes a lot, make a 3/4" plywood top and go from there. Setting directly to metal is not advised as the grout or mortar mix would not adhere well to the metal. The grout will crack and you'll chip off your design.
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