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Additional Information
Specs
Tabletop: 48" x 48" square
Bench Seats: 36"L (4 benches, one per side)
Table Height: 30" (approx)
Seat Height: 18" (approx)
Frame: 1-1/2" square steel tubing, welded construction
Top & Seat Material: 100% recycled plastic lumber
Seat Capacity: 8 adults (2 per bench)
Mount Type: Portable
Assembly: Required (hardware included)
Finish: Black powder coat
Color Options: Cedar or Dark Grey lumber
Brand: Advantage Outdoor Products
Architect & Product Resources:
WHY THE 48" SQUARE PICNIC TABLE
Most commercial picnic tables are rectangular — long benches, two sides, everyone facing the same direction or sitting across from one person. The 48" Square Picnic Table changes the geometry. Four bench seats around a square top put eight adults face-to-face, which makes it a better table for the kind of settings where people are actually there to talk: community cookouts, campus quads, employee break areas, campground common areas, and family reunions at the park pavilion.
The frame is welded 1-1/2" square steel tubing with a black powder-coated finish that resists rust and UV fade. The top and bench seats are 100% recycled plastic lumber in Cedar or Dark Grey — maintenance-free, sag-resistant, and built to stay outside year-round without rotting, cracking, or needing a coat of stain. The same materials we build every table in our line from, just in a different layout.
The square footprint also makes better use of space than a rectangular table in certain layouts. Under a square shelter roof, in the center of a courtyard, or arranged in a grid across a patio — the 48" square fits where a 6-foot or 8-foot rectangular table would overshoot the space or leave dead area on the sides. At 48 inches per side, it's compact enough to fit through standard doorways and gates for repositioning.
Portable by default — pick it up and move it where you need it. Pre-drilled frame with zinc hardware makes assembly straightforward. Factory-direct from our shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Standard lead time is 14 days. Volume pricing available for orders of 4 or more units.
Product Features
Spacious 48" x 48" square tabletop seats 8 adults
Four 36" bench seats — face-to-face seating on all sides
Welded 1-1/2" square steel tube frame
100% recycled plastic lumber boards — won't rot, splinter, or warp
Available in Cedar or Dark Grey wood grain finishes
Corrosion and sag resistant
Weather-resistant, maintenance-free design
Pre-drilled frame with zinc hardware included
Portable design — relocate as needed
Surface mount kit available separately for permanent installation
Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Who It's For
Campground and RV park common areas — social seating for groups around a shared space
Parks and pavilions — square tables under square shelters without wasted space
Schools and universities — outdoor dining courtyards and campus green spaces
Apartment complexes and HOAs — shared patio seating that encourages conversation
Restaurants and breweries — outdoor dining areas and beer gardens
Churches and community centers — event and gathering spaces
Corporate campuses and break areas — employee outdoor lunch areas
Why Advantage Outdoor Products
Made in the USA — American steel, American labor, fabricated in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Family-owned & operated — real people, direct support, no call centers
Factory-direct pricing — no distributor markup, no middleman
Commercial-grade construction — 1-1/2" square steel tube frame with 100% recycled plastic lumber. Built for permanent outdoor use.
Color flexibility — Cedar and Dark Grey lumber standard; custom powder coat on volume orders
Volume pricing available — bulk discounts for municipalities, school districts, and government projects.
DOT and BABA-friendly materials — American-sourced steel and American-made recycled content, documentation available for federally funded projects
14-day standard lead time — faster than most catalog lead times on heavy-duty SKUs
Maintenance-free materials — recycled plastic boards that won't rot, splinter, crack, or fade. No staining, no sealing, no replacement boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The 48" Square Picnic Table seats 8 adults — two per bench, four benches total. The face-to-face layout on all four sides makes it a more social seating arrangement than a standard rectangular table.
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Recycled plastic lumber won't rot, splinter, warp, or require annual staining. It's dimensionally stable, UV-resistant, and maintenance-free. Treated wood needs regular upkeep and typically starts deteriorating within 5-7 years of outdoor exposure. Recycled plastic is rated for decades.
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The standard model includes four benches. An ADA-accessible version is available with one bench removed to provide wheelchair access on one side. Contact us to order the ADA configuration or if you need a mix of standard and ADA tables for your project. Additional wheelchair-accessible seating, we offer an 8ft HD ADA Picnic Table with extended top overhang and full compliance with 2010 ADA Standards Section 902.
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Yes. The lumber boards are made from 100% recycled plastic — post-consumer and post-industrial material. It's dimensionally stable, weather-resistant, and outlasts treated wood by decades.
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Recycled plastic lumber is available in Cedar or Dark Grey wood grain finishes. The steel frame comes in satin black powder coat. Custom powder coat colors are available on volume orders.
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No. The recycled plastic lumber boards are maintenance-free — no staining, no sealing, no sanding. The powder-coated steel frame resists corrosion and UV fade. Wipe down the surfaces as needed and you're done.
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Yes. We offer volume pricing on orders of 4 or more units. Contact us directly for a custom quote — we work with parks departments, municipalities, schools, and commercial buyers across the country.
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Yes. This table is manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan using American steel and American-made recycled plastic lumber. Contact us for documentation if your project requires Build America, Buy America compliance.
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