Oilcloth on the kitchen table: types and choices

Someone will say that buying oilcloth on the table is the last century, and it will be wrong. How can an object that simultaneously performs practical and aesthetic functions become obsolete? Moreover, the range of these products is only expanding every year, the design is becoming more modern, more interesting forms appear. In this article, we consider all the features of oilcloth on the kitchen table.

Quality oilcloth on the table has the following advantages.

• This is a high-strength product with durability and resistance to various mechanical influences. There are options whose quality does not suffer even when cut with a knife or when using hot dishes on its surface.

• A high-quality copy is resistant to cracking, deformation and peeling of the coating due to the additional varnish coat.

• A good oilcloth does not stick to the surface of the table and does not damage its coating; it has elasticity.

• All modern products offered are moisture resistant.

• The main function of any oilcloth is to protect the surface of the table. Even a low-quality product usually does its job.

• Shops offer a wide range of oilcloth designs, among which each housewife will be able to choose the most suitable option for a specific kitchen interior.

Before you go for a kitchen oilcloth, study the disadvantages of this product.

• If this is a cheap tablecloth of poor quality, then it will not last long.Firstly, it quickly forms damage that is not able to protect the table cover, and secondly, the paints will fade soon, so such oilcloths require frequent updating.

• There are low-grade specimens that themselves quickly deteriorate, and can damage the surface of the table. For example, oilcloth may stick to the coating, and if it is eliminated, stained spots will remain on the countertop.

Oilcloth can be bought as a daily table cover or as a tablecloth only for special occasions. Popular products made from the following materials.

• Cotton. Attractive colorful items with vibrant designs are most often purchased for use during a gala dinner. Due to such an oilcloth, the table looks luxurious, in addition, the material is easily washed and ironed. Their minus is quick wear. If you take a modern copy with polyester or viscose, then with such a tablecloth it will be easier to remove stains of fat or wine.

• Teflon. Due to the additional Teflon layer, these samples are of high quality and water-repellent properties, have a long service life.

• Silicone The best option for daily use. In stores, such instances are presented both in a transparent form and with an interesting design. Oilcloth is made on a dense, resistant base and is characterized by wear resistance.

• Oil. High-quality product obtained by boiling drying oil and the subsequent manufacture of kaolin and colorful soils. The base is covered with multilayer primer and varnished.

• Polyvinyl chloride. Made of emulsion and suspension polyvinyl chloride, which provides the product with wear resistance and strength. Suitable for any table, even glass.

When choosing oilcloths, it is important to pay attention to its shape.

Sometimes, the difference in forms, on the contrary, looks very original and is specially used to maintain a certain style of the kitchen interior. In general, designers give their recommendations on the selection of forms of oilcloths.

• A rectangular oilcloth is quite suitable for an oval table, but try to add interesting sets that emphasize the shape of the overall image. It will turn out a very spectacular appearance.

• Even if the oilcloth is already there, do not pass by oval and rectangular napkins, which will aesthetically look on the surface of the tablecloth.

• Round or oval oilcloths are suitable for any table shape. For example, you can place a round tablecloth on the countertop, and place a square tissue napkin in its center. This serving option looks modern and original.

• A square product can be laid in the form of a rhombus, but it is important to observe symmetry.

• For a solemn occasion, the paths on the table are suitable.

The oilcloth parameters are determined by the size of the countertops. Therefore, before buying it is important to measure the length and width of the table. Another important factor is the length of the hanging edges.

Usually, such a voluminous option is selected for gala dinners, and for daily use a silicone pad is suitable, which should ideally match the size and configuration of the table.

In general, the sizes of tablecloths are offered in accordance with the standard parameters of kitchen tables, but if the table is custom-made according to individual sizes and it is not possible to select the ideal cover, then you can purchase a slightly larger product and cut off the excess edge at home. For everyday use, many prefer to buy PVC oilcloths in rolls, which allows you to unwind as much material as the countertop requires.

As a rule, the design of the tablecloth is selected taking into account the general style of the kitchen. It can be modern ornaments and prints in the style of patchwork. Summer motifs with the image of vegetables and fruits fit beautifully into the kitchen interior, such a design is a symbol of wealth in the family. It is especially appropriate in the style of rustic.

If the hostess prefers modest inexpensive oilcloths from simple materials, it is recommended to buy products with holographic volume prints.

For the winter you can buy tablecloths with summer ornaments, they will create a pleasant, warm, homely atmosphere and warm their coziness on a winter evening. In summer, on the contrary, the room needs freshness and lightness, and then coverings with airy frosty patterns are more suitable. To add luxury, buy oilcloths on a soft basis with elegant embossing and colorful scenery.

When buying oilcloth on the dining table, first of all, consider the style of the room. It is better not to buy contrasting products in color and not to make oilcloth an accent, the color scheme should fit into the overall design theme. So, if the interior is created in cool snow-white or blue tones, then the tablecloth should be transparent. For a room made in warm brown or yellow, a copy in warming shades is more suitable.

Save on the tablecloth is not necessary. The more expensive the product, the higher its quality and the longer it will be used in the kitchen. Kitchen conditions are not simple, there is constant humidity, the oilcloth is regularly exposed to thermal and mechanical effects, and therefore its quality is very important to consider when buying. In addition, cheap low-quality options can be made from inappropriate chemicals in the kitchen and have an unpleasant odor.

The most durable option is oilcloth on a fabric basis or on a non-woven fabric. The top coating of polyvinyl chloride protects the surface from cuts, deformation, water absorption. For a solemn feast, it is better to give preference to elegant openwork oilcloths, for daily use this option is not recommended, since it is problematic to wash it. Check the oilcloth for elasticity. The higher this indicator, the higher performance properties the product has.

Even if the oilcloth is made of high quality materials, it needs careful care. With proper use, the product will last in the kitchen as long as possible, its integrity will be preserved, and the colors will not fade over time. Basic rules for the care of kitchen oilcloth.

• After the purchase, wash the oilcloth with soapy water and wipe it well. Also do this if it is very dirty during use.

• Do not wash the oilcloth with abrasives, do not use aggressive chemicals and products that contain acids and alkalis. Under their influence, the top layer will quickly lose its integrity, moreover, it is harmful to people who have to eat at this table.

• Place hot dishes on special stands. You can replace them with ordinary tacks or even heat-resistant chopping boards.

A review of PVC on a non-woven basis, see the video below.