topic Re: Shelf Paper in Home

Shelf Paper

Bridgegal — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 02:59:37 GMT

Does anyone line their kitchen cabinets with shelf paper anymore? The last time we moved was 2007 and I lined mine but I don't know anyone who does that anymore. We're moving this week and I'm wondering if it's necessary.

Re: Shelf Paper

Elbelle — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:04:15 GMT

I moved recently too. And I went to BB&B to buy shelf paper. It's all made of plastic now, but it is certainly available, and I suspect, an often purchased item. I like to use it because when I feel like it, I just toss and replace the paper without having to actually clean the shelves. Of course, the first time I line the shelves upon moving into a new home, I would wash the shelves before lining them.

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GCR18 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:11:07 GMT

Yes, I use shelf liner. I have no specific reason other than my mother always did.

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CountryCook — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:22:09 GMT

I buy a wall paper that I like and use that for self paper and also to put in my dressers, chest of drawers. It makes me smile to see something pretty when I open cabinet or other things I line with wallpaper.

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Sooner — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:33:09 GMT

We used some heavy plastic-like stuff that is great. Shelf paper was something that to me was hard to use and wrinkled and tore.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:39:48 GMT

yes! I like the way my cabinets and pot drawers look. Plus it's easy to clean. I have also "lined" my bathroom cabinets. I picked up the larger rolls at WM & Lowe's. I like it came in wider widths to accommodate my drawers.

I used the Contact non-adhesive with grip in a beige color like this:

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blackhole99 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:45:55 GMT

I knew something was missing from my newly installed kitchen cabinets, but no I won't put in shelf paper.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:03:44 GMT

At BB&B I buy a puffy plastic shelf liner that comes in rolls and easy to cut. (It is difficult to describe but if you go to BB&B I'm sure that you could identify...it is a stock item.) I use it for my kitchen drawers and shelves. It looks great and comes in subtle colors as well as white and cream.

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Marsha2003 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:14:33 GMT

My shelves are melamine coated and I find that they sometimes cause things to become discolored so I prefer to line them with shelf paper. I ordered custom cut papers from chicshelfpaper. It wasn't cheap, but boy, was it easy to use. The thing I always hated about most shelf paper is that it isn't wide enough for the depth of my shelves, so I have to use twice as much and cut it to fit.

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Lilysmom — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:45:32 GMT

@Bridgegal, I use the heavy duty clear plastic liners. Costco sells a large roll. I think you can buy at the $ store as well. LM

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:55:03 GMT

I personally have no shelf paper in the cabinets and drawers.

I have in the past, and I always had trouble with it bubbling and crimping and not fitting. It sounds like from reading this, there are better options, but I am still not going to do it. Mom now lives many states away, and she was a stickler for it. Moving? She will be right there to help with the shelf paper!

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OKPrincess — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:00:34 GMT

I use liner on the lower shelves but not upper ones. I don’t remember the name but sorta thin rubbery feel to it. Bought at Walmart.

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avid shopper — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:16:37 GMT

I absolutely use it! It protected my brand new cabinets. I have always used it no matter what cabinets. I recently moved and in my previous cabinet, also new, I used Elmer's stick glue (Extreme) to hold in place. Just 3 dots of glue across the front of the cabinet. (each corner and one in the middle) When I moved I simply removed the glue with a straight edge blade. No damage. Nowadays, with the cost of things, I saved my shelf liner from the previous house and reused here in new place. I liike this one, Home Depot carries it.

In addition, I put it in the under sink cabinets, with a microfiber cloth or light colored towel to not only bring light into that area but be a little proactive in case of a leak.

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travelin grandma — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:20:50 GMT

What a wonderful idea!!! I have extra from my bathrooms and just stored it. Now I will take it out and USE it in my dresser drawers. Thank you!!!!

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kaydee50 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:26:59 GMT

Not exactly shelf "paper" but I did put plastic shelf liners in my kitchen when we moved in last year. I feel it protects the wood and is easy to clean.

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Suzeecat — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:49:25 GMT

When I moved into my condo two yrs. ago I wiped down all the cabinets and put in new liners. It makes them "new" to me, despite it being a used residence.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:59:41 GMT

I used plastic liner that is smooth on one side and ribbed on the other. I put the ribbed side up. It is not adhesive. So I just cut a piece to fit and put it on the shelf. It stays put. I like it because nothing slides around in there, and if a glass is not completely dry from the dishwasher, I am not worried about the water getting on the shelf and ruining it somehow. I think I bought it at Target and/or Walmart. I used a lot of it and it was not cheap in the long run, but I am glad I did it.

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loriqvc — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:19:06 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
yes! I like the way my cabinets and pot drawers look. Plus it's easy to clean. I have also "lined" my bathroom cabinets. I picked up the larger rolls at WM & Lowe's. I like it came in wider widths to accommodate my drawers.

I used the Contact non-adhesive with grip in a beige color like this:

I use this grippy liner in plain white on my shelves where I store glassware, more to protect the glass from chips and scratches than to protect the shelf. As another poster has shared, I also use it under my kitchen sink in case there are drips or leaks.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:23:24 GMT

I use leftover wallpaper.

I never had luck with the peel and stick. It either wrinkled or there were big bubbles in it.

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lilypadfrog — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:43:54 GMT

I used rolls of leftover wall paper that I really loved. I havent thought about it in years but that wall paper is from a house I lived in in 1989. Still love it and its super easy to clean. I used double stick duct tape to get it to lay flat. Its been in 3 houses now.