Concrete/Stone Outdoor Tables

Weather resistance of concrete dining tables outdoors

Is your current outdoor table showing sun damage after just one summer? A concrete dining table is one of the few outdoor materials that improves with age as it takes on a natural patina. It develops added character over time, unlike timber and plastics that fade, warp, or weather after a season or two. The sheer mass of a full concrete or reconstituted stone top also keeps the table from shifting in wind, a genuine advantage on an exposed deck or rooftop terrace, where lighter furniture tends to migrate.

Sealed concrete and reconstituted stone are both UV-stable and weatherproof under normal Australian conditions. If your table is in a coastal area with salt-laden air, it’s worth rinsing it down monthly to prevent salt build-up on the surface. A six-seater concrete or reconstituted stone table typically weighs 80 to 150kg and ships on a pallet. Plan your placement before delivery day, since repositioning it afterwards is a two-person job at least. If last summer’s table didn’t survive the season, start here.

Mix with our outdoor dining tables if you need a larger surface for entertaining, and add one of our white outdoor benches for extra seating that’s easy to move around it.

Sizing a concrete outdoor table for your seating group

Allow roughly 60cm of table width per seat for enough elbow room. That means a six-seater concrete outdoor table needs a top that’s at least 180cm long to seat everyone comfortably. Leave a minimum clearance of 90cm around all sides of the table to give chairs room to be pulled out and people room to move without squeezing past each other mid-meal.

Wicker, teak and powder-coated aluminium chairs are the most popular pairings with a stone table. If you’re leaning toward rattan, our faux rattan outdoor chairs are light enough to move easily but still durable enough to match the table’s own lifespan. A seat height of 45cm is standard for dining chairs paired with a 75cm tabletop, so check this if you’re mixing chairs from a different range with the table itself.

Caring for a stone outdoor table through the seasons

A light wipe with a damp cloth after summer dust storms or sap fall keeps the surface looking clean without much ongoing effort. It’s worth applying a penetrating stone sealer once a year, too, to help prevent staining from food, drinks and leaf tannins. This matters most on lighter-coloured tabletops, where marks show up more readily.

For food and drink stains, a paste of baking soda and water left for 10 minutes before a gentle scrub with a soft brush usually lifts the mark without damaging the surface. For stubborn oil stains, reach for a specialist concrete degreaser rather than household cleaners. In cooler regions, covering the table through winter is worth the effort, as prolonged frost can cause surface spalling in unsealed or poorly sealed concrete.

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Frequently asked questions

Are concrete outdoor tables affected by rain and UV?

Sealed concrete and reconstituted stone are both UV-stable and weatherproof, meaning they won’t fade, warp or crack under normal Australian outdoor conditions. Tables left fully exposed in coastal areas with salt-laden air should be rinsed down monthly to prevent any salt build-up on the surface.

How heavy is a typical concrete outdoor dining table?

A six-seater concrete or reconstituted stone outdoor dining table generally weighs between 80kg and 150kg. Most are shipped on a pallet and require two or more people to position, so planning your placement before delivery is worthwhile.

Can I leave my concrete outdoor table out all year in Australia?

In most Australian climates, yes. Sealed concrete and stone tables tolerate heat, UV and rain well. In colder areas, such as alpine regions in Victoria and Tasmania, it’s worth covering the table in winter as prolonged frost can cause surface spalling in unsealed or poorly sealed concrete.

What chairs work well with a stone outdoor table?

Synthetic rattan, teak and powder-coated aluminium chairs are all popular pairings with stone outdoor tables because they are lightweight enough to move easily but durable enough to match the lifespan of the table. A seat height of 45cm is the standard for dining tables with a 75cm tabletop height.

How do I remove stains from a concrete outdoor table?

For food and drink stains, a paste of baking soda and water left for 10 minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft brush usually lifts the mark without damaging the surface. For stubborn oil stains, a specialist concrete degreaser applied per the manufacturer’s instructions is more effective than household cleaners.