Discover which table protector suits you best: molton, foam, or transparent vinyl. Protect your table stylishly and practically.
Which table protector is right for you? The complete guide
A beautiful dining table is a place where life happens, where we eat and work. To keep your wooden, glass or lacquered tabletop looking as good as new for years to come, a good table protector is essential. It protects against spills, hot pans, knocks from cutlery and scratches from crockery.
But which table protector is best suited to your situation? At Vive Lino, you’ll find three specific types of table protectors. We’ll explain the differences between a molton tablecloth, a non-slip foam tablecloth and a transparent oilcloth.
1. Non-slip molton table underlay: soft luxury beneath your tablecloth
The non-slip molton table underlay is a classic, high-quality underlay that you place directly beneath a fabric tablecloth.
Key features:
Soft and sound-absorbing: absorbs the sound of plates, bowls and cutlery for a peaceful dining atmosphere.
Moisture- and heat-resistant: prevents spilled liquids or hot plates from immediately staining the tabletop.
Non-slip: ensures your tablecloth stays neatly in place and doesn’t slip.
Ideal for: lovers of beautiful linen or cotton tablecloths who want to protect their tabletop invisibly and effectively.
2. Non-slip foam table underlay: extra resilience and protection
The non-slip foam table underlay provides a firmer, shock-absorbing foam layer beneath your tablecloth.
Key features:
High shock absorption: the foam layer provides excellent protection for the tabletop against hard impacts from heavy crockery or children’s cups.
Strong grip: provides maximum slip resistance, ensuring that both the underlay and the tablecloth remain firmly in place.
Available in several widths: easy to tailor to fit both compact and extra-wide dining tables.
Ideal for: situations where the dining table is used intensively, or for those seeking maximum stability and impact protection beneath the tablecloth.
3. Transparent tablecloth: protection whilst still allowing you to see the tabletop
Don’t want to use a fabric tablecloth because you don’t want to hide the wood or the texture of your tabletop? Then a transparent tablecloth is the perfect choice.
The different thicknesses and uses:
0.2 mm & 0.3 mm thick: flexible, lightweight and easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth. Ideal for light, everyday protection.
0.5 mm thick: sturdy and versatile for intensive daily use at the dining table or garden table.
0.8 mm thick: the most robust protective layer for maximum protection against scratches, knocks and intensive craft projects or working from home.
Ideal for: people who want to finish cleaning straight away with just a damp cloth, and designer tables where the tabletop needs to remain visible.
Comparison: Which protector will you choose?
How do you measure for a table protector?
Unlike a tablecloth, where you might opt for a nice overhang over the edge, a table protector or under-table mat should fit the tabletop exactly.
Simply measure the width and length of your tabletop (or the diameter if it’s a round table) and order your made-to-measure table protector!
Order the right table protector straight away
Ready to give your table the best possible protection? Browse our range of table protectors and order the ideal protection for your table straight away.
