What to lay instead of a beautiful kitchen tablecloth

To change the usual environment, it is enough to simply transform the table. Among the modern options, it is easy to choose a tablecloth for the kitchen, the material of which will repel water and grease without absorbing all kinds of pollution, and the elegant look of the table will delight at any time, giving the room a special mood and stylish view. Consider which coatings are the most popular today.

Transparent plastic

The table top made of PVC or "soft glass" is invisible on the table surface and does not hide the beauty of the table top.

Advantages:

• easy care;
• durability (service life up to several years);
• lack of smell;
• stability on the surface (does not slip and does not shift).

Flaws:

• deteriorates from direct exposure to fire;
• damaged by sharp objects;
• is laid on the surface according to certain rules to avoid bubbles (the laying algorithm is described by the manufacturer).

Openwork napkins

These tablecloths look rich on a countertop in a contrasting color when the pattern is visible.

Their popularity among housewives can be explained by ease of care, availability and lack of a specific smell.

Beautiful oilcloth

It is used, as a rule, for a kitchen table, and it perfectly disguises an old, damaged countertop. The variety of types and colors of such a coating allows you to choose an oilcloth that is suitable for its protective and decorative properties.

Its advantages:

• low price;
• easy care;
• big choice.

Disadvantage: Mold can form if not properly cared for.

Hot coasters

Coasters are used constantly: on weekdays during cooking, and on holidays for table setting. The variety of stands on store shelves is huge, because in everyday life they are very practical.

Linoleum

Linoleum countertop cladding is a modern solution for long-term use. A large selection of patterns and colors allows you to quickly transform the table.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• durability;
• ease of repair;
• ease of care.

The disadvantage is deformation when exposed to high temperatures.