Outdoor ping pong?

Question

My family has the chance to inherit a ping pong table from a neighbor, free. We have no indoor recroom or playroom, but do have a screened porchAny ideas for keeping the table outside in the FL heat and humidity, where it might get indirect rain?- the porch is covered, but rain CAN come through the screens when its windy.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

How fun. I would run tension rods all the way around and use a pretty shower curtains.

Funnygirl · Answer

I covered a table with a heavy duty tarp and kept it under a covered outside deck.Mold developed on the table.Maybe if you hang the tarp at an angle from the outside of your house but protect it from any rain coming onto your porch,it should be OK,may sure air can circulate under the tarp,so you do not get the same results.Your family will love the table.Some of them also fold on an angle which will help with circulation.

Ann · Answer

This is just off the top of my head. Perhaps painting the table with marine paint. Check with the paint store or a boat dealer.

Roger S · Answer

We use automotive clear coat  paint to cover the corn hole boards we build. This makes them water proof  and keeps them looking good for years. Most all auto paint stores will have it.

Diane B · Answer

Most ping pong tables are made from low density fiber board and will easily 'melt' when moisture comes around, even in Florida air. I think that Ann is on the right track. Marine paint, but not glossy, maybe semi glossy, would be the best bet. If you want you can even put a favorite sports team decal, or two to liven things up a bit and then cover with a clear coat. (like UM vs UF) Have fun with this!

Somewhat Quirky · Answer

Thompson has a product made for wood that makes it waterproof. I'm not sure about using it over a finish but it's worth a try. I believe Rustoleum has a similar product as well.

Johnchip · Answer

I find Thompson products built to last a season or two so you have to buy again. Go to a marine store and find a good marine Varathane, it will last forever. Boats stay in water year round. Coat bottom, top, everywhere.

Barbara C · Answer

You can always throw a plastic drop cloth over it,tie it down when not in use.Thia will also keep it clean from dust,etc.

Janet AF · Answer

Why not make a cover for when it is not in use. First paint underneath and top with marine varnish. Then make ancover with plastic table covers sew them to fit down over around the edge. It should n lastn onger if you keep it covered.

Polly Zieper · Answer

Thanks, everyone!

Debbie Moessinger · Answer

Dimensions of top???

Jeff borsecnik · Answer

I'm curious if any sealer would affect the performance/bounce of the ball ?

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