What's the surface like? Smooth? Egg-Shell? Costco's tables are all rough now, I wanted to get a smooth surfaced table that could be written on.
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Great strong table with a sort of grainy feel to the top. Not really a smooth feel.
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Just went out to my garage to check it out. It's def an eggshell type feel. Not smooth like the underside of it. Hope that helps.
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I believe it always has some texture to it. There are different patterns available. I've never seen smooth.
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It is very smooth. You could even call slick. It has a coating to it that gives it a semi-glossy finish. Almost like an old kitchen cabinet door from the 50s or 60s. But I should also point out it the material itself that is like that not just the surface. The drawing board is one whole piece that is smooth all over. I mis-spoke. It is the material not just a coating.
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It is smooth on the bottom. It wouldn't likely scratch a surface. If I were putting it directly on a surface without a tablecloth I would put those clear "bumper" type pads on the bottom of the to keep the item from slipping.
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Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some wear, not unreasonable at this price though. Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some... » Read More Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some wear, not unreasonable at this price though. « Show Less
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It has been a little over a year with our set. We eat at the table but also have things that end up finding a home there...like napkin holders...flower vases etc....This is a "rubberwood" table. It comes with a decent finish of polyurethane. However, we do keep either a table cloth or a runner on it. It is TRUE that a nice wood table should be showed off a bit, but then again, it's wood!! Cannot expect it to hold us like granite or tiles! Given that this product is real wood, I would protect it as such. It is a durable table, but it also needs consideration based on what it is constructed of.
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Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality control...Good luck! Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality... » Read More Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality control...Good luck! « Show Less
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JUst got the same pan and have the same questions. Amazing how no one actually understood your question. I was looking for something smooth also. My old one which got lost in our move was sooooo smooth. Oh well.
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It is a great table top for everyday use! I've been so happy with it! Since it was going to be part of our 'furniture' and living space I wanted something nearly indestructible with my grandbabies (and me) making crafts, having dinner, throwing our stuff on it when we get home, etc... It has a natural looking 'scratch' and rustic surface but smooth enough to keep clean. If my granddaughters left paint or ink stains on it, I cannot see it at all! I recommend it and it looks like you are getting it for a better price than when I bought it so snatch it up quick! Hope this helps!
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Sorry to hear that Jill. We are on our 4th box and the texture has been fairly consistent. What I have noticed is that the size of the "flake" might be dependent on how much the box was adjutated during shipping.
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Hi, Sorry for the wait as I had to ask my daughter about it since it was a gift. The surface has a texture. Other then that it work fine, and she loves it.
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So sorry for the late response, but my daughter says that it does not feel like paper on the surface cover, she says it is smooth. I hope this answer helps...:-)
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The table seems to have been applied with a "protective agent" similar to a varnish. It comes with a list of "dos/donts" to maintain it from scratches. My main problem with it is the weak connection between the table and the stand. It has toppled over several times! I just don't know what to do to make it stable and secure.
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I would say the finish is consistent is consistent with the rest of their offerings. So, yes, too rough...but what can you do...it comes from their surfaces no longer being machined. I wish I could find a set of cast Iron that was machined these days, but no such luck so I make do with the inferior product they do offer. I don't feel like I have much choice.
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I think a few scratches and dings are probably inevitable, over time, because the wood is soft. But, my table still looks almost new because I wrap it with a couple of layers of bubble wrap in three strips--one strip wrapped around each end, with the sides folded over to protect the corners and a strip down the middle to hold the legs in place. I tape with clear wrapping tape or masking tape, if it sticks well. It takes a little bit of time to put it away this way, but has protected it between uses and the wrap is reusable. A friend who bought one had enough sewing skills to make a sturdy envelope of fabric, which I think is very nice. She cut a strip of fabric and tied it around the middle, to hold the legs in place and she bought cardboard corners from a framing store, to put around the corners, before she slips it into its open-ended envelope. I hope this was helpful.
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Excuse me, my English is not good.The table may be made of high density compression board. It is the surface of wood grain. It looks good.
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36" by 24" by 48" I love the look of this table, however, the finish is not that great as it shows lots of smudges, marks...constantly needs wiping to keep it looking good :( Any recommendations out there for what might work?