How-to Skirt a Table
Need help deciding which type of table skirting or what accessories to buy? You're in the right place!
This is a quick and easy guide that will help you understand how to skirt a table, including sizing and proper application.
For the best looking skirted table you generally need 3 things: skirting, clips and a topper.
Table Skirting Table Skirt Clips Table Topper
The skirts are applied last. All of our Clips slide over the topper and table The topper is essentially a table cloth
table skirts have a Velcro strip sewn edge - or bare table edge should you that covers the top of the table and a
along the top back edge, for easy not want toppers. small amount of its sides.
attachment to the clips. Skirts come in They come in many sizes to fit Our table toppers are specially made
3 different sizes - below you'll learn different size table thicknesses, and from the same fabric as our skirting to
how to determine which size you have Velcro on the outward portion. ensure they match perfectly.
need. The Velcro is important because this is Shop for table toppers »
what's going to attach to the skirts.
Table skirting can of course be used Shop for table skirting clips »
without toppers or clips, but without
clips you'll need a different means to
attach the skirting to your tables.
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If you only need to understand the general process of applying table skirting:
Quick Skirting Setup Steps:
Step 1: Starting with a empty table, place your table topper over the table.
Step 2: Place your clips over the table edge and topper (usually one clip per foot).
Step 3: Pick a starting point and attach your skirt to the first clip. Slowly work your way around the table and attach the skirting
to the remaining clips.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 2 (Clips closeup) Step 3
Detailed Guide to help determine what you need and how to use it:
Step 1
Determine the table skirt size you'll need.
This is actually easy - skirts come in 3 standard size lengths: 13ft, 17ft, and 21ft (all are ~29" height).
Most people skirt 3 sides of a table - some skirt all 4 sides. The image below shows these lengths and common table size
applications. If you have a unique sized table, you will want to look at getting custom table skirts created, which can be
made to fit any size you need.
Step 2
Chose a color, pleat type, and material.
We offer a wide selection of colors, pleats and materials, so you should have no trouble finding exactly what you need.
Our table skirting is available with 2 types of pleats: box pleats or shirred pleats. If you're unfamiliar with the differences,
see the images below for reference. (Shirred pleats are the most common)
Step 3
Pick your table skirting accessories: clips, toppers and hangers.
Skirting Clips
Almost as important as the skirts themselves are the clips - they're what hold the skirting on the table! All of our clips
have Velcro on them, so they attach easily to the skirting (all table skirting we make has Velcro® brand Velcro sewn
along the top back side).
We offer a wide selection of clips for a variety of different table sizes. To determine which clip you'll need, you need to
know the thickness of the edge of your tables. Once you know the thickness you can pick the appropriately sized
clips here. SC, EC, MC, SMC and BC are the more common sizes.
Generally, you want to apply one clip per foot for the best application. Below are some images showing a clip on a table,
and the Velcro sewn to a table skirt.
Note: Table skirting clips should be put on from the bottom up.
Table Toppers
Table toppers cover the top of your table and complete its look! The exact size of the topper isn't too important because
the skirting usually going covers its sides.
Almost any table cloth could work, but if you're looking to match fabrics and/or colors to our table skirting, we encourage
you to browse our table toppers page by clicking here.
Skirting Hangers
Lastly, if you want an easy way to store your skirts and keep them clean and looking great, we encourage you to buy
skirting hangers. They're offered at a discounted price when purchased with skirting and are a true space saver - your
skirts can be tucked away in a closet until needed.
Skirting hangers are simple and affordable!
Step 4
Enjoy your skirts!
