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   After testing some cheaper outdoors tables, and the more expensive one with 6-7 mm thickness being far out of my budget, I decided to go for an indoors table instead. It will be stored inside, but used to play outside under a very big party tent with windows/walls included. 

What precautions should I take in regards to which weathers to play in? I've read the warnings about using an indoors table outside but humidity levels here are 65%~ and a home would be 55%, a full table tennis club probably has more humidity in the air than 65%? 

So the main worry I have is rain and extreme heat considering there is no direct sunlight due to the roof and the humidity levels on regular days won't be too bad. 

Does anybody have any experience playing on indoors table in higher than regular heats or using an indoors table outside etc? 

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Mhmm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Beginner Joined: 02/11/2015 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mhmm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Indoors table outside Posted: 02/25/2015 at 9:37am
	After testing some cheaper outdoors tables, and the more expensive one with 6-7 mm thickness being far out of my budget, I decided to go for an indoors table instead. It will be stored inside, but used to play outside under a very big party tent with windows/walls included. What precautions should I take in regards to which weathers to play in? I've read the warnings about using an indoors table outside but humidity levels here are 65%~ and a home would be 55%, a full table tennis club probably has more humidity in the air than 65%? So the main worry I have is rain and extreme heat considering there is no direct sunlight due to the roof and the humidity levels on regular days won't be too bad. Does anybody have any experience playing on indoors table in higher than regular heats or using an indoors table outside etc?

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jrscatman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premier Member Joined: 10/19/2008 Status: Offline Points: 4585	Post Options Post Reply Quote jrscatman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02/25/2015 at 12:44pm
	I think if it is used inside a tent - there should be no problems. We use an indoor table to play outside at our tennis club and have used it for 4 years without any problems. It did get wet the odd time, but surface remained intact without any issues. Perhaps wood experts on the board might offer their opinion about maybe putting on a clear finish on top of the table. If you're playing recreational TT - might not be an issue with grip, but if you're playing serious TT - this might not be a good idea.
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Mhmm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Beginner Joined: 02/11/2015 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mhmm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02/25/2015 at 6:12pm
	That is great news then. I don't mind if it breaks down over time those times, getting to play for four years would be more than sufficient for me to be more than satisfied with the purchase. I prefer keeping the spin unless someone else has tried adding a finish on top successfully.