As Thanksgiving approaches, rental companies are shifting gears. Folding chairs that spent the summer at outdoor festivals and backyard parties are now headed indoors. You’ll find them in church halls, community centers, homes, banquet rooms, and office spaces.
But before those chairs hit polished floors, there’s one important detail to check: Are the chair tips still intact?
From Pavement to Polished Floors: The Problem with Worn-Out Chair Tips
Folding chairs take a beating. They get dragged across concrete, stacked on trucks, and handled by crews moving fast. Over time, the protective tips on the bottom of each leg wear out, crack, or go missing altogether.
If you haven’t inspected your chairs recently, some of them might already be running tipless. And that can cause real damage.
A Missing Chair Tip Can:
- Scratch hardwood, tile, laminate, or vinyl flooring
- Create wobble or instability in the chair
- Introduce trip hazards and open you up to liability claims
- Hurt your reputation with high-end or repeat clients
A Simple Fix You Shouldn’t Overlook
Too many rental operators ignore this issue until it leads to a complaint or a costly repair. But replacing chair tips is fast, easy, and affordable.
Tent and Table offers white 3/4 inch replacement chair tips made from durable PVC. They fit snugly on most standard plastic folding chair legs. They’re easy to install, stay in place, and give your chairs a clean, professional look your clients will notice.
Prevent Problems Before They Start
Spending a few extra minutes checking chair legs can save you time, money, and client headaches down the road. Here’s what we recommend:
- Inspect every chair leg before it goes on the truck
- Replace any worn or missing tips right away
- Keep extra 3/4 inch chair tips in your warehouse or toolbox for quick field repairs
This small maintenance step helps you protect your gear, protect your clients’ floors, and protect your business reputation.
Don’t Wait for the Holiday Rush. Stock Up Now
The holidays bring heavy indoor event traffic. Clients expect clean, well-maintained equipment. Damaged flooring or unstable seating isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a potential liability.
Get ahead of the season. Visit our website and stock up on replacement chair tips so you’re ready when the calls come in. Your chairs will perform better, your events will run smoother, and your clients will remember your professionalism.