How to protect outdoor table legs?
Table legs truly "designed for outdoor" should not need special care or protection.
This statement is especially true when manufactured from a non-corrosive material such as aluminium or 316 stainless steel. We consider this type of furniture commercial grade.
Outdoor furniture manufacturers do, however, generally construct consumer-grade outdoor furniture from plain steel (low carbon / mild steel) with a durable coating. While this construction is durable, scratches or chips through the protective layer can compromise the underlying steel. In this case, it is best to use protective feet and avoid placing the legs on surfaces like gravel.
For most uses, outdoor specification painted steel is more than suitable. Stainless steel and aluminium legs will perform better but cost many multiples more, so they should be considered carefully for technical or aesthetic requirements.
The Hairpin Leg Co. outdoor products use a specialist 2-part zinc paint unless stated in the title, description and specification. We can make all our products in stainless steel, even if not listed on our site. We guarantee all of our products for 5-years against manufacturing faults. Do get in touch for more details!
This statement is especially true when manufactured from a non-corrosive material such as aluminium or 316 stainless steel. We consider this type of furniture commercial grade.
Outdoor furniture manufacturers do, however, generally construct consumer-grade outdoor furniture from plain steel (low carbon / mild steel) with a durable coating. While this construction is durable, scratches or chips through the protective layer can compromise the underlying steel. In this case, it is best to use protective feet and avoid placing the legs on surfaces like gravel.
For most uses, outdoor specification painted steel is more than suitable. Stainless steel and aluminium legs will perform better but cost many multiples more, so they should be considered carefully for technical or aesthetic requirements.
The Hairpin Leg Co. outdoor products use a specialist 2-part zinc paint unless stated in the title, description and specification. We can make all our products in stainless steel, even if not listed on our site. We guarantee all of our products for 5-years against manufacturing faults. Do get in touch for more details!