| After you have figured out that the best coffee table | | | | be hollow inside, so if under heavy use or moved |
| shape to fit your room is a square coffee table, do not | | | | around a lot, beware of puncturing or gouging the |
| forget to consider what would be the best material for | | | | material as it will cause unsightly damage that is difficult |
| this frequently utilized piece of furniture. Consider the | | | | to repair. While solid color or faux wood grain plastic |
| following: | | | | laminate may coat plywood and particle board to |
| How will you use it- Practically speaking, the use of | | | | create a smooth finish, MDF is already smooth and |
| your square coffee table will ultimately determine what | | | | able to be painted. Square coffee tables made of |
| material you should choose. Some materials are more | | | | these materials are typically inexpensive and will hold |
| solid and durable while others are used for the sole | | | | up to average, normal use, but be careful of heavy |
| purpose of being inexpensive and more affordable, | | | | objects as they could cause the table to bow. Also, |
| though may or may not last as long as you would like. | | | | lighter weight materials may cause the table to slide |
| Once you figure out what the most common use of | | | | out of place with a simple nudge. Lastly, check the |
| your table will be, match that use to the material that is | | | | finish/coating on top to assure it can withstand |
| strong enough and durable enough to handle it. | | | | condensation from drinks that may cause water rings |
| Materials that are Inexpensive and Low-end- These | | | | or stains. If there are no concerns with the above |
| tables are generally made from materials like: plywood, | | | | issues, an inexpensive coffee table may be right for |
| particle board, or MDF. These materials are typically | | | | you and your budget! |
| light-weight compared to solid woods and may actually | | | | |