topic Re: Table Tips? in Kitchen

Table Tips?

house_cat — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:37:43 GMT

I bought a non-slip mesh - the ones made for keeping rugs from slipping, and put it on my wood table before the tablecloth.

Voila!

Like magic!

No more tablecloth slipping!

If you have a table setting tip to share, I'd love to hear about it.

Re: Table Tips?

froggy — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 15:28:54 GMT

I have an octagonal table and use round tablecloths. I have found that a round felt elasticized cover (the kind you might use for card playing) works great to both protect the table and keep the tablecloth from slipping. When we play cards or a game with dice the cover is perfect for that.

Re: Table Tips?

jlkz — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:44:31 GMT

@house_cat

I would be concerned with the non-slip fabric leaving marks ( permanent ? ) on the table’s wood surface.

It sometimes leaves marks on vinyl flooring.

Re: Table Tips?

house_cat — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:01:59 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@house_cat

I would be concerned with the non-slip fabric leaving marks ( permanent ? ) on the table’s wood surface.

It sometimes leaves marks on vinyl flooring.

Yes. That's a valid concern. I have a huge, rustic wood table that is virtually indestructible. If, in the worst case scenario, the finish was damaged, it could easily be sanded and restored. However, you are right and I should have cautioned that in my OP.

Re: Table Tips?

ptagirl — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:13:03 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@house_cat

I would be concerned with the non-slip fabric leaving marks ( permanent ? ) on the table’s wood surface.

It sometimes leaves marks on vinyl flooring.

Yes, I had that happen to the finish on top of my cherrywood dresser ... I had a small fan sitting on a small piece of shelf liner... cannot get the "grid" marks off ... so just to be aware that could happen..

Re: Table Tips?

wildlifewitch — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:31:02 GMT

My tip is to have no table cloth. I can easily wipe it down after the cat has jumped on it over night. I also don't have to wash another linen.

Re: Table Tips?

patofl — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:44:06 GMT

I also have an octagon table. Mine is from Eathan Allen about 30 years ago. And I also use a table pad to stop slipping and to protect the wood tabletop.