Transparent silicone pads on the table

For a long time, the tablecloth was considered to be the best protection for the tabletop from mechanical damage and scuffs. Today, this accessory has been preserved only in classical styles, but the need for covering the table has remained. Transparent silicone lining on the table combines the advantages of a tablecloth and an open tabletop.

The transparent silicone pad on the writing or dining table is a sheet of PET materials with the addition of a layer equipped with silicone micro suction cups. It is called the beautiful and elegant word "byuvar".

I must say that initially exclusively leather cover with a luxurious design and softness could be called a boulevard,Today, however, silicone models rightfully deserve their name, delighting consumers with excellent aesthetic properties, practicality and affordable prices.

As mentioned earlier, the protective cover is a sheet placed on the surface of the tabletop. Its thickness is minimal and ranges from only 0.25 mm to 2 mm.

Despite its subtlety and weightlessness, the pad, or as they call it in everyday life a “transparent tablecloth”, does an excellent job with such functions.

• Protects written, working and children's tables from scratches and dirt;
• Resists accidental cuts to the surface with a knife;
• Prevents scuffing.

In addition, the fact that the silicone lining can protect both the glass and the wooden table can be added to the number of advantages, without taking away the natural beauty of the texture. It is suitable for children's plastic models, and lacquered chipboard, and metal. Since the model has a micro-sucker, the film size is chosen slightly smaller than the dimensions of the tabletop.

However, here a logical question arises, how to protect the corners and side surfaces of the table.

Today, there is a huge variety of corners of silicone, allowing you to make a meeting with the corners as safe as possible. This issue is acute for families with children from a year old and older, because it is at this point that the crumb begins to master the first steps, fall and hit the furniture. To avoid this, unfortunately, is practically impossible, as well as to limit the child in knowing the world around them. Dense silicone linings in the form of elastic balls or tight corners - a salvation for modern mothers.

Silicone - the material with which you can easily work independently. So, even if you cut the edges with scissors or with a special knife, the material will not lose its practical and aesthetic qualities, of course, provided you work carefully. However, not everybody decides on independent adjustment of the lining parameters, and therefore manufacturers produce several popular standard sizes. At the same time, there is always the opportunity to purchase a silicone pad according to individual measurements,which is especially true for round and oval tables.

To coffee tables include the following dimensions of the "transparent tablecloth."

• 90 to 90 cm;
• 75 by 120 cm;
• 63.5 per 100 cm;
• 53.5 per 100 cm

For dining tables can fit such sizes.

• 107 per 100 cm;
• 135 to 180 cm;
• 120 to 150 cm.

Pleases and a large color and designer palette linings. Fashionable prints transform the kitchen table, make it more interesting and brighter. In addition to the transparent model, there is a color overlay that can convey all the colors of the rainbow.

A bright red, yellow or pink lining is not an option, but when transforming a boring annoying table it is very effective and efficient.

With prints there is a similar situation. The rich texture of wood or natural stone is rarely diluted with drawings, but an inexpensive table in a tandem with patterns becomes stylish and unique. Among the themes of images, the most common are fantastic flowers, fruits and geometry with different textures of the material, creating the effect of iridescence.

Bushes today are made from a variety of materials, because their popularity is growing every day.

Silicone as a raw material has such advantages.

• Easy to clean the dirt - no other detergent will be needed for the silicone, except for a damp cloth
• Unpretentious care;
• Not afraid of alkaline solutions;
• Plasticity and precise placement on the worktop;
• Durability;
• The right degree of softness.

Silicone can be compared with various materials, such as leather.

Genuine LeatherI must say, it is often used for desktops of managers and presented to subordinates as a gift. It is quite easy to explain this choice, because the leather buretur looks presentable and simplifies the work with the documentation.

So, leather bouvard requires compliance with the following conditions.

• Daily cleaning with a soft, damp cloth;
• Drying with a dry cloth;
• The absence of hot objects on its surface, for example, a cup of coffee;
• Cleansing complex stains with special soft emulsions;
• Lack of piercing and cutting objects.

However, if you look at both pads in terms of cost, then silicone is a durable and inexpensive material.

Artificial leather also often used for items, because the type of quality products made from it is difficult to distinguish from the natural prototype. The cost of the leather substitute is several times lower, because at its core it has a woven material coated with special coatings of various compositions.

Disadvantage eco-leather lies in the fragility. Unfortunately, chipped coatings quickly make themselves felt, resulting in an abandonment of the byuvar. Caring for artificial material coincides with the care of natural raw materials, and therefore products from silicone look more beneficial by their practical characteristics.

Polycarbonate It is also one of the main materials for the manufacture of items.

This durable and transparent material has these advantages.

• Scratch resistance;
• Ability to use at temperatures up to 150 degrees;
• The durability several times exceeding the similar characteristic of plexiglass;
• High degree of transparency;
• Aesthetic look.

Present in polycarbonate and some drawbacks. For example, unlike silicone, a polycarbonate overlay does not have at its base those micro-suckers that ensure the stability of the braid. Manufacturers solve this problem with a greater thickness of up to 5 mm. The impressive thickness makes the overlay more visible, which does not always have a positive effect on the aesthetic appearance.

The high degree of transparency of polycarbonate is a definite plus, which does not have silicone. Under such an overlay, it is easy to put schedules, schedules and other documentation, without which no working day passes. However, the glass surface here still has no competitors.

Pads of polyurethane also have a place to be in the production of modern manufacturers.

Speaking of thermoplastic polyurethanes, the following advantages should be noted.

• Strength;
• Subtlety;
• Excellent fixation;
• Lack of smell.

Glass and Plexiglas - materials are not so popular, but still still existing on the market of protective coatings for tables.Their advantages include hardness and immobility, and the disadvantages are heavy weight and brittleness. It is by their careful attitude to themselves that they differ from silicone linings, which are easy for even a child to cope with.

During the period of delivery of positions with classic tablecloths, many manufacturers have thought about creating new protective coatings for the table. Since 2016, a young but rapidly developing company DecoSave has been producing ready-made coatings and linings to order since 2016.

The first and successful model of the company was DecoSave Film protective film with micro-suction pads and minimum thickness.

The second model on the basis of silicone was the product "Soft glass". Its thickness is 2 mm, which allows you to protect the surface of the table from scratches. Manufacturers called "soft glass" model, designed specifically for dining tables.

The company with the Swedish quality Ikea, constantly pleasing with practical innovations, has released the lining on the table “Preuss” and “Skrutt”.Their color scale is laconic and simple, like all products of the brand.

The transparent “Preuss” is presented in dimensions of 65 by 45 cm, which allows using it to zone the desktop, defining for itself the main area for work.

"Scrutt", released in black and white, has the same dimensions and fits perfectly into modern interiors thanks to the low-key colors. The big advantage of the products here is its high availability, because in every major city finding a store and the right product is a simple task.

The company BLS is also engaged in the release of stylish silicone lining on the tabletop. The large dimensions of 600 by 1200 and 700 by 1200 mm allow the use of pads for work tables and kitchen tables. Models are distinguished by a small thickness of 1 mm.

Looking for thinner models, you can pay attention to the company Amigo. The small dimensions for the working area and a thickness of 0.6 makes the brand's products particularly relevant.

Wanting to make not only protective, but also very useful lining, the company Durable engaged in the production of three-layer soft mats made of silicone. The top layer here is a convenient place to store documentation that is easy to fix.without lifting the cover.

Products from Bantex also have a protective top film for easy storage. Black, white, gray and transparent lining in perfect harmony with the working surface. Popular sizes are 49 by 65 cm.

In fact, the silicone pad can be used for various purposes. So the company Rs-Office proposes to use a stylish model not only for the table, but also for the flooring under the computer chair. The cost of the brand's products is high and justified by the use of safe and non-toxic materials, compliance with all quality standards and a long service life of up to 10 years. The company is confident in the high quality of its products and proves it with its high performance.

How to protect the table from scratches with the help of the lining, see the following video: