Metal picnic tables and metal benches are some of the best choices for outdoor school furniture because of advances in thermoplastic coating technology

Metal picnic tables and metal benches are the smarter choices for outdoor school furniture because of the intense wear these products are subjected by students every semester.

Kids. You got to love them. They are capable of making a mess without even trying.

Spilled grape juice boxes all over the table. One side of a peanut butter sandwich stuck on a bench.

Let's face it. Students are a rough bunch. Of course, most of their destructive ways are unintentional. But it happens.

What's a school facility manager or administrator to do?

Fight back, with sturdy, thermoplastic coated metal picnic tables and metal benches.

Wooden picnic tables and benches are traditional but they do require maintenance and care.

Concrete picnic tables are super-durable, like a concrete bunker, but you need a forklift to set them in place and after that, they are not going anywhere.

But advances in manufacturing technology have created metal picnic tables and metal benches that are ideal for the school environment.

Metal picnic tables with superior coatings

Here are several reasons why you want a thermoplastic coating for outdoor school furniture:

1. Material - The thermoplastic coating process uses plastic polymers for amazing advancements in the quality of metal site furnishings.

Colorful metal picnic table made for preschool and elementary schools

The substance is basically a thick polymer where the product is actually hot dipped into a bath of high-density polyethylene.

This is advantageous because the substance can then wrap around all edges, joints, corners, undersides and parts to create a smooth surface.

Thermoplastic has a superior adhesion rate. So its protective layer will stay stuck on the metal.

What does this have to do with school kids?

2. Made to Withstand Harsh Environments - with a thick protective layer of thermoplastic coating, steel furniture will not be subject to rust or corrosion. The rubber-like finish is designed to endure the elements - rain, cold, snow, sun even sea salt. Fungus or mold are repelled.

So you can be sure your outdoor school furniture will remain in tip-top shape for all the heavy use it will endure.

3. Easy Maintenance - With metal picnic tables and metal benches, anything spilled on the surface will just run off. It won't stain or leech into the metal. Same with food items. They can be easily removed, many times with just plain soap and water.

4. Anti-Graffiti - This thick polymer has another great advantage for those children with bad intentions. Spray painted graffiti has a difficult time adhering to a thermoplastic coated metal picnic table or metal bench. If the paint does appear, it can easily be removed with WD-40 or other industrial cleaners.

It gets even better.

5. Perforated Surfaces - With expanded metal picnic tables or metal benches, the surface is perforated, so liquids or other objects just fall through the opening. The steel furnishings are still super strong, but perforated.

The perforated surface is also ideal because air can pass through the picnic tables or benches so the surfaces won't be hot to the touch in the summer months.

There is also an opportunity to add some flair to the metal benches with a diamond, wave or fiesta design.

6. Impervious to Sun's Rays - Speaking of summer, thermoplastic coatings have another incredible attribute. The coatings are able to withstand a continual bombardment of UV rays from the sun. This way your outdoor school furniture displays a glossy original luster for many years to come.

7. Variety of Colors - You'll want that feature because another benefit is the ability to select a wide range of colors. Adding color is not a major endeavor like say a wooden picnic table or concrete bench. All you need to do is add the dyes to the polymer bath in the dipping process.

There are a wide array of colors that can be selected to match school colors - brown, green, burgundy, red, beige, black or blue. Custom colors are also available for many products.

8. Customization - another benefit of metal picnic tables and metal benches is the ability to customize the furniture with the school logo or other messages. Letters can be laser cut right into the metal surface.

Create a "buddy bench" where kids can gather to socialize and mingle with children who might feel left out.

Order furnishings with the school mascot to instill school spirit. Have a sponsor buy the benches and add their brand. The possibilities are endless.

9. Repairs - if by chance the thermoplastic coated surface is cut by a heavy object, the polymers can easily be repaired. With just a heat gun, the scratches can be smoothed over and closed up.

10. Easy to Assemble and Ship Quickly - metal picnic tables and metal benches are a cinch to assemble. And since they are so popular, many styles and colors can be quick-shipped in just 1-3 days.

As you can see, thermoplastic coated outdoor school furniture is the smart, educated choice for a campus.

Kids will love the bright, smooth and colorful metal picnic tables and metal benches. School administrators will love how their new outdoor school furniture graces the grounds and how easy it is to keep the products clean and maintained, no matter how hard kids try to make a mess (unintentionally, of course).