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Can anyone recommend a dining table topper that extends table size?

last year

We eat at our kitchen island since it's just two of us. We have a multipurpose space where a dining table can go and a folding dining set that's good for four people. We prize our open spaces in this home and only put the table out for occasions.

But I need options for hosting 6 to 8 people now. I have seen some restaurants use a topper that extends the size of a table. Does anyone use one or has one to recommend?

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Val B

last year

My father in law also used a piece of plywood to extend their table and always used a tablecloth.

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Paul F.
last year
$2000 from Costco but it couldn't be more compact.
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Lyn Nielson
last year
in the past, I have made one with plywood and cleats. But always used a tablecloth to cover it.
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Iri
last year
I would get as many folding card tables as needed and just line them up. You can use sheets of poster board to span the cracks if you want to be fancy. A table cloth is required, of course.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I used 2 saw horses and a piece of plywood for years while I saved for my dream DR table a really nice huge table cloth and could sit 12 at it. On day to day we just used a piece of plywood 1/2 that size Stored them in th garage . We now have a glass DR table that seats 6 day today and 10 when expanded. There are so many cool expanding tables .
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mytwo cents
last year
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All the big box supply stores and Amazon sell big folding tables that people generally use for big picnics. They are generally about $50 or less and when you don't need them they will easily go into your garage or basement/attic. They are sturdy and you can buy a $15 tablecloth for looks.
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