Dining table protection?

5 years ago

We just got a new dining table and chairs.
It’s from Canadel, and the furniture person said it is coated for protection against spills but to protect it from heat/cold.

I am going to order a table pad but...I ABSOLUTELY hate tablecloths unless it’s a holiday.

So for every day, What should I use? Placements? Individual cloth trivets?

My previous table was from Pottery Barn, and it was distressed (and second-hand ) so we didn’t baby it.

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functionthenlook
5 years ago
I've turn to grandma decor when it comes to tables. I love seeing the pretty wood but don't want to drag out place mats or tablecloths every time I use the table. I got clear plastic tablecloths for my table at camp and at home. I used the vinyl from the fabric dept at Walmart. 3 yards for $10, you can't beat the price. For hot stuff I use trivets.
Helen
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Won’t the pad cover the table top?

I got. Lucite clear placemats from Amazon. They are completely invisible so don’t detract from the table

Anything hot would be placed on some form of trivet - there are all styles ranging from utilitarian to very decorative. Unless you are placing a pots or other cookware directly on the table (e.g. very hot) any normal surface is fine - a nice padded placemat will do. Typically I would put all serving stuff on mats even if not hot.

I also have place mats stored by the table which are used for *intensive* meals but for ordinary type of eating, the lucite placemats are completely sufficient.

I don't understand how a vinyl tablecloth could be more attractive than other types of protective coverings - nice placemats which complement the decor of your home would be better.

What kind of usage will you have? Adults? Small children?
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lindac92
5 years ago
I keep placemats in a drawer near the diningroom table.....and when I use it I pull out a mat. I have another round oak table in the family room and another piece of furniture with place mats. When the kids were growing up I had a table in a breakfast nook that was used for lunches, after school snacks and sometimes dinner when we were having adult company for dinner.
Train your family that nothing goes on any table without a coaster or a mat.
I can't imagine putting plastic on your beautiful new table...rather like covering your furniture with plastic.
functionthenlook
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Vinyl tablecloths are not the most stylish , but when a table is used for more than having a meal every day it serves the purpose . My tables have been or are used for playing games, virtual schooling, homework, playing with toys, crafts, sewing, cooling chocolate candy and other functions. Place mats aren't going to cut it all the time. Sure for entertaining the tablecloths comes out, but for every day the clear vinyl tablecloth works great.