The Easter holidays are over and teleworking and “school at home” return for many … In some homes the living room table It was reserved for meals with family and friends on special occasions and has now become the nerve center of most activity of our day to day in confinement.
It is wonderful to have a large table where work as a family and at the same time supervise, as far as possible, the school tasks of the children, make the mid-morning break with a coffee and some snacks and whatever … There we have mounted the coworking of adults and children full time there is no doubt that the table needs special protection. A resin tablecloth is a possible solution, but to avoid stains and scratches in these circumstances there are other more powerful options.
Drizzle Tablecloth for Kitchen or Living Room Table Monstera Green Plants Palm Leaves Rectangular Waterproof Washable Dining Room Design Home Decoration (55 * 86in / 140 * 220cm)
Protectors of various materials
We can choose to protectors made of glass, wool, laminated or a mixture of several of these options. Depending on how delicate our table is, we must take more or less precautions, but if the table is made of wood, it is convenient to use several layers. Personally I prefer the well-padded laminated fleece as a base and then place a tablecloth on top.
Everest Home Transparent Waterproof Material Table Protector. PVC protector for Kitchen tables, Dining tables, Tablecloth, Desk Table (80 x 120 cm)
It is not about choosing a single piece that protects and decorates our taste at the same time, it is easier to search robust protector even if it is smooth and boring and place on top the decorative tablecloth of our choice. The wood in sight is more beautiful, but these days with the rhythm of use that we carry, it is better not to risk damaging it, cover it well to protect and thus be able to continue enjoying its beauty when these days pass.
Tabletop fleece to protect the table, white, 140 x 230 cm, oval
There are firms that allow custom shopping, which is an excellent option in the case of the protector. If we get a piece that fits the measurements of our table and that is well fixed on it, we can leave it during the entire quarantine and we will surely continue to take advantage of it even later.
Table Protector, trivet, Fluff Rubber, Waterproof Fabric with PVC and cotton that Protects the Table from Bumps and scratches. (140 Round)
Rubber
The laminated tablecloth that we all know as rubber is what has traditionally been used to protect tables, it stains little because it is waterproof and repels a good part of the stains and for the few that affect it, it is very easy to clean with a damp cloth … Today there are beautiful designs for the finish and in the most diverse styles, Although it is true that it shows a lot that it is plastic and if that is a problem we will have to choose another type of tablecloth.
Jolee Fabrics PVC and Rubber Tablecloth (Easy to Clean), Gray Color, Cotton, Polka Dot PVC Vinyl, Gray Color, 140cm x 200cm (55 “x 79”) Rectangle
Another advantage of rubber is the price is cheap and that allows us to buy more than one for a change. Although it can be cleaned daily and does not need several hours to dry, it always likes to change it to at least vary the pattern from time to time … What must be taken into account is that there are rubbers of different qualities, some are already somewhat padded and practically do not need the reinforcement, but others only protect from stains but are thin and require extra protection.
Modern Scandic White Rubber Tablecloths with PVC Turquoise Easy to Clean – 200 x 140 cm – Rectangular Plastic Vinyl Tablecloth Easily Clean with Scandinavian Geometric Design
Resined tablecloths
The most stylish solution is that of resin tableclothsThey are not as plasticized as rubber, but enough to repel liquids and to be easy to clean. There are very beautiful ones, with beautiful prints that will help us create the atmosphere we want … As for different colors, each one will have to see what best suits them.
Grand El Corte Inglés resin tablecloth
If we choose resin tablecloths of light and bright tones We will have an extra joy and light in the living room, which is something that is appreciated in these days of quarantine.
Pahajim Waterproof Tablecloth Tassels Small Fresh Style Stainproof Tablecloths Suitable for Outdoor or Indoor Kitchens Rectangular Tablecloth （Square, 140x140cm）
I personally don’t like patterned tablecloths as a base for work, I prefer something in plain color… It is probably a hobby but it is as if the print captures some attention and it is something that at the time of study or work does not suit me, but there will be other people to whom that does not happen, so I say that it is something very personal and each one has to choose the design that interests them the most.
Pahajim Waterproof Tablecloth Tassels Small Fresh Style Stainproof Tablecloths Suitable for Outdoor or Indoor Kitchens Rectangular Tablecloth （Square, 140x140cm）
Mat
To complement the rubber and the resin tablecloth, always, but especially if we do not have a thick protector underneath, we must also use mat When we take the coffee maker for example in the mid-morning break, or if in addition to using the table to work and do crafts we are also using it to eat …
Hot pot trivet pallet
There are countless models of trivets of all kinds of materials, shapes and sizes To choose, surely you already have a few at home, perhaps more than you usually use … But since these days we are cleaning above our means, we are also finding things that we did not even remember that we had.
flintronic 4pcs Silicone Trivet, Silicone Pot Holder Non-Slip Mat, Heat Resistant, for Insulation, Roasting, Baking – Square, Multicolor
Finally there are the desk matsAlthough they are not intended for a dining table, we can move them there at least during these weeks because they will probably also be useful to us.
E · Durable 30X60cm Desk Mat Mouse Pad Computer Large Table, Desk Pad Protector
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