Before purchasing a marble outdoor dining table set, consider poly wood instead. A marble tabletop does not have the same advantages of a poly alternative.
If you have any questions or concerns about poly furniture, please do not hesitate to reach out. Inquire about your order via our website, call, or visit our store in person.
View a quality selection of poly wood patio pieces outside our store in Seneca, SC or browse styles online. Please note that any piece is available in any combination of standard and premium poly colors.
Weight and Durability
Two important setbacks of a marble outdoor table are the possibility of a break and its heavy weight.
While moving or setting up a marble table, dropping it could result in irreparable damage. The table top can chip, crack, or even shatter completely. This distinct risk is not an issue with a poly wood alternative.
Poly wood is incredibly durable as it is a highly dense material. All pieces are 100% recycled plastic for a durable dining set that can withstand drops with no damage.
Both poly wood and marble furniture are heavy weight and have no chance of blowing away in strong winds or even most hurricanes.
The weight of a marble table depends on the thickness of the tabletop and the base style. For example, Pottery Barn offers a 42 inch round marble table at 172 pounds with a thick metal base.
Joss and Main offers the same size marble table at 136.69 pounds with a much sleeker, lighter base.
Our poly wood 42 inch style is lighter than both options at around 90 pounds including the base and tabletop. This makes the table much easier to move and set up in your backyard.
Aesthetic
Marble is certainly a beautiful material for a unique tabletop. However, consider that marble chairs essentially do not exist. A complete dining set in marble is not possible, as the chairs would be a different material.
However, a poly wood table and chair set is available in your choice of matching or contrasting colors.
Please note that we offer premium wood grain colors for a more natural look. While these options are 100% recycled plastic, they mimic the color and grain of real wood species.
Cost
We offer poly wood tables in a variety of styles at a much lower price than marble tables of the same size. Below, we compare a 42 inch round table from two marble retailers with our poly price.
J&M: $1299
Pottery Barn: $1649
Upstate Amish Poly Lumber: Starts at $812
Maintenance Level
Another important factor to consider is the maintenance required for both materials. To retain the gorgeous appearance of marble over time, regular cleaning is necessary. This simply involves mild dish soap and water or a cleaner specific to marble. Cleaning is necessary once a week.
During winter months, owners should cover a marble table or take it indoors. Poly wood does not require regular cleaning or any covering. This makes poly wood the ideal choice for vacation homes and those who do not have the time for regular upkeep.
Polywood and Marble Dining Table and Chairs Complete Comparison
Weight: Poly wood is lighter while still considered a heavy weight material. It has all the benefits of a heavier table but is easier to move.
Durability: Poly is more durable, as marble table tops can chip, crack, or shatter.
Aesthetic: White marble tops are beautiful with gorgeous natural details. Poly wood grain colors offer a natural look, but are entirely recycled plastic.
Cost: Even handmade Amish poly wood tables are much less expensive than a marble alternative.
Maintenance: Poly wood requires little or no maintenance, while weekly cleaning is necessary for a marble table. Marble furniture also requires indoor storage or covering during winter months and extreme weather while poly wood does not.
Conclusion: Poly wood outdoor dining tables have distinct advantages over a marble in all areas except for the aesthetic. If a natural marble look is the only concern for buyers, they should choose a marble outdoor table.
However, if cost, maintenance level, durability, and weight are important factors, poly wood is the better option.
