Rustic industrial dining tables: key features and benefits

Rustic dining tables are getting to be ever more popular, and it is no surprise given the many advantages they provide. In this article, we take a look at the essential features and advantages of rustic industrial dining tables, how they are created, and the various finishes available.

What materials are best for a rustic industrial table?
Solid oak

Oak and pine make fantastic alternatives for rustic tabletops, as a result of their strength and durability.

While it’s possible to make the tabletop from fresh wood, reclaimed timber gives a far more rustic feel. Mother nature and the components make a natural patina, making your dining table completely unique. Using reclaimed wood can be better for the environment than using virgin timber because it reduces the need to cut down trees.

Steel

The most common material for the frame is steel. It is powerful enough to hold the weight of a wood shirt and is less prone to rust compared to other metals.

Steel can be completed in several ways to make your ideal look, by way of instance, silver, brushed metal or powder coated. The framework can also be constructed in various ways to fit your preferences — styles include block frame, X leg frame and U frame.

How are rustic industrial dining tables built?

Wood preparation

It’s crucial to retain the natural beauty of the timber, while still ensuring it is fit for purpose. That is why a great deal of care is taken during the preparation stage.

After assessing the timber is of high enough quality, and free of cracks, loose knots and rotten timber, we then get to work on preparing it.

The procedures will vary in length based on the condition of the wood and the finish needed. Many people today would rather have a smoother finish, while others enjoy the rugged all-natural sense of old timber.

Fix the top collectively

We utilize individual planks or beams of wood to the top, and these need to be repaired together as soon as they’ve been prepared. The way the boards have been fixed will depend on your particular design, but in many cases, they’ll be butt-jointed together.

Build the framework

Some furniture manufacturers source steel frames from outside manufacturers, but at Rusted Wood our frames are fabricated by our in-house team. When the steel has been treated, we construct the segments of the framework, ready to be adjusted to the table. For ease of transportation, the framework will ordinarily be adjusted into the tabletop once it’s been delivered to your home.

What person finishes are available?
When purchasing a rustic industrial table, it is important to choose which type of finish you want in advance. This will ensure the wood is prepared correctly. If you attempt to perform DIY staining, varnishing or painting at a subsequent point, you could damage the table or end up with a complete mess.

It is also essential that you define whether you’ll be using the furniture indoors or outdoors, as outdoor furniture requires different treatment.

Natural appearance

Wood is obviously beautiful, so it doesn’t require a lot of fancy compounds or colourings. A simple oil or wax coating will protect the timber, and you can reapply this every six to twelve weeks to maintain your deck looking its finest.

Staining

It’s likely to stain the timber if you prefer a somewhat darker or perhaps charred wood look. The wood will still be sealed following the staining process is finished, and the kind of staining might be dependent on which kind of sealer is used.

Varnishing or painting

If you want a clean, polished finish, varnish can be found in satin, matt and gloss, and can be applied to organic wood or stained wood. It is also possible to paint a tabletop using paints that still enable the organic light and dark grain of the wood to show through.

Why select a rustic industrial dining table?
Here Are Only some you May Want to consider:

Environment

Using reclaimed materials is much better for the environment than manufacturing new ones.

Durability

The wood we use is of the highest quality, and all our tables are designed to last for generations.

Uniqueness

Every bit of wood we use is completely unique so that your dining table will be one of a kind.

Versatility

Rustic industrial dining tables look good in any setting, whether classic or contemporary, commercial or domestic, indoor or outdoor.

Beauty

There is a reason that furniture makers have been using timber for centuries — it’s strong, durable and naturally lovely.