Review of silicone tablecloths with lace

Modern kitchen furniture sometimes looks like a real work of art, so people don't want to cover beautiful tables with opaque tablecloths. However, the owners also want to protect the expensive openwork table from various scuffs, dirt and scratches, which is almost impossible to do without a special bedspread. Silicone film will help to solve this problem, the features of which we will describe in this article.

Silicone tablecloth is a thick protective film, also called flexible or soft glass, applied to the table. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used for the manufacture of the lining, the thickness of the finished product is 1-3 mm. The density of the material affects its flexibility: the thicker the tablecloth, the more difficult it is to bend it. The protective film perfectly protects the furniture surface, but it has both advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of PVC bedspreads.

The positive qualities of a silicone tablecloth include the following properties:

• invisibility: silicone can be transparent, so the owners will be able to admire the beauty of their exquisite kitchen furniture, without fear of accidentally damaging or staining it;
• resistance to various temperatures: polyvinyl chloride can withstand temperatures from -10 ° C to + 80 ° C without any problems;
• strength: liquid glass is more resistant to chips and scratches from cutlery than the surface of furniture;
• easy maintenance: to clean the surface of the tablecloth, it is enough to use a soft sponge and detergent, because even felt-tip pens and paints cannot be absorbed into the dense silicone material;
• unobtrusive decor: a silicone tablecloth with lace will not hide beautiful furniture, but at the same time will add sophistication to the decoration of the kitchen or living room;
• sound insulation: even if you throw metal utensils on the table, the unpleasant sound of impact will be completely absorbed by the protective film;
• Convenient shaping: flexible glass can be cut with a clerical knife to give it the shape of a table top;
• practicality: the surface of the product prevents the dishes from sliding and falling off the table.

The disadvantages of liquid glass are the following material qualities:

• yellowing: due to exposure to sunlight, the protective film gradually acquires a yellowish tint;
• change in shape: if you stretch the film too much, over time it will move away from the table in places, creating a kind of "waves" (most often deformation occurs when buying, when the seller unwinds a stuck PVC roll);
• smell: at the beginning of operation, liquid glass has a specific smell of chemistry for some time;
• shrinkage: within a month from the date of purchase, PVC gives a slight shrinkage, so do not rush to cut off excess edges.

While sheer lace tablecloths are the most popular, there are also colored table liners available. Protective films differ in the type of surface: they are matte and transparent. Let's take a closer look at each version of the flexible glass bedspread.

• The sheer kitchen countertop is perfect for bringing out the beauty of your furniture. Lace can be applied over the entire surface of the oilcloth, or located on the hanging edges. The second option must be thought out in advance and carefully selected the size, because the tablecloth should be larger than the table top, so that the lace beautifully and evenly frames the table.

• The opaque protective film with lace is designed to hide flaws in kitchen furniture and refresh the interior of the room. Such a film allows the hostess to update the appearance of her kitchen at least annually by simply purchasing new soft glass.

• A tablecloth with a glossy surface fits better on matte and corrugated tabletops. The liquid glass will fit snugly against a rough table without leaving waves or bubbles.

• Matte overlays perfectly adhere to slippery and glossy surfaces.

You can cut the PVC film yourself with a clerical knife, but in some cases it is better to think over the shape and size of the product in advance. An oilcloth with lace should correspond to the shape of the table so that a beautiful drawing looks aesthetically pleasing and elegant. Silicone tablecloths come in round, rectangular, oval and square. Also, many companies work to order, creating protective films for the individual shape and parameters of the customer's table.

Tablecloths of the appropriate shape are most often placed on an oval and round table, but this is not at all necessary.

Flexible glass does not need special care, because its smooth water-repellent surface protects not only from damage, but also from dirt. Silicone is resistant to various aggressive substances such as alcohol or grease. Such positive properties persuade housewives to purchase a PVC lining.

To clean the surface of the tablecloth after a meal, it is enough to wipe the table with a damp sponge. You can use a simple detergent if grease or dried-on food remains in some areas. It is not recommended to use abrasive cleaners and hard brushes: they will damage the film and spoil its aesthetic appearance. Oilcloth can be washed in a washing machine, but without spinning and drying, and at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.