DIY silicone tablecloth with fringe: how to sew fringe to a silicone tablecloth with your own hands?

From time immemorial, people have used various materials, fabrics, oilcloths, etc., for tabletop protective coverings. More recently, polymers have been used for these purposes. Polymer materials have long been firmly established in our everyday life. They are used in the manufacture of industrial and household products. In particular, medical products and kitchen products are made from silicone. For example, tablecloths. This application is due to the physical properties of this material. A silicone tablecloth for the kitchen table is able to protect the tabletop. Let's try to understand what silicone coating is, its main properties, and dimensions.

Advantages and disadvantages of silicone tablecloth

Like any material, silicone has disadvantages and advantages that determine the properties of the finished product.

The obvious advantages include:

Long lifespan. They can be used for many years without losing their appearance and maintaining their gloss. Manufacturers of such products say that these tablecloths can be used on the farm for up to half a century.
Easy to use and maintain. For cleaning it is enough to use a traditional sponge. With its help, it is enough to lightly wipe the surface of the tablecloth - the fact is that neither liquids nor any dirt are absorbed into it.
The coating of this material does not slip on the table surface. , a silicone tablecloth, fits tightly to the tabletop, and objects placed on the surface of the tablecloth seem to stick to it. This is important if there are children at the table.
The silicone tablecloth on the table is transparent, does not rustle and muffles the sound of the clinking of cutlery.
The silicone tablecloth for the kitchen table does not wrinkle. It quickly restores its original shape. In order to leave a bend on it, you will have to apply mechanical action for a long time.
The material from which the transparent silicone tablecloth is made does not react with other materials. Does not absorb spilled juice, wine or plain water.
Tablecloths made of silicone can easily be used in the range from -200 to +200 degrees.

Tablecloths can be used for many years without losing their appearance and maintaining their gloss.
The above advantages determine that many restaurateurs, as well as owners of cafes of various sizes, choose a similar product to protect tables and other kitchen furniture. The silicone coating faithfully protects the tabletop from damage.

For the most part, the thickness of the tablecloth is 2mm. There are various options for tablecloths on the consumer market - transparent, with a pattern on the surface; by the way, the use of the latter will add style to each table.

The material is easy to cut and there are no problems with adjusting the coating to the table parameters.

In addition to the above, silicone is not susceptible to aggressive liquids. They can be used to protect any surface and not worry about its condition. When using silicone coatings, you must be prepared for the fact that certain shortcomings may appear. In fact, there are not so many of them.

The silicone coating is not resistant to direct fire. That is, if guests or visitors smoke at the table, then there is a high probability that cigarette marks will remain on the surface of the coating.
Silicone can be damaged with a knife.
If the silicone tablecloth on the kitchen table is initially laid incorrectly, then after a while it will swell. To avoid this problem, before laying the covering, you need to spray the surface of the table with a soap solution and only after that you can lay the covering.

If the silicone tablecloth on the kitchen table is initially laid incorrectly, then after a while it will swell.

For which countertops is it suitable?

We can safely say that such a transparent soft glass tablecloth is an excellent solution for tabletops made of:

Glass. Transparency will ensure its invisibility on the surface of the glass, and the properties of the material from which it is made will protect the working surface from chips and cracks.
Tree.
Metal.
Plastic.
Stone.

By placing such a transparent tablecloth of soft flexible glass on the table surface, you can be sure that food crumbs and household chemicals will not damage it, and dyes and drops of fat will not be absorbed into the pores. Using such a tablecloth will significantly extend the service life of the tabletop.

Using such a tablecloth will significantly extend the service life of the tabletop.

Properties and characteristics of silicone tablecloth

Silicone is a polymer based on strings of silicon and oxygen molecules.

The silicone coating is sometimes called liquid glass. It has the following characteristics:

It is invisible to the eye, and its transparency will not obscure the texture of the surface; this is important for countertops made of wood or stone;
The transparent coating will limit the access of UV rays, leading to fading of the surface of the countertop;
This coating is rightly considered heat-resistant. Does not change shape when exposed to high temperatures;
The coating can be used not only in the kitchen or dining room, but also to protect the desktop in the office. Under it you can put a note, sheets with reminders or numbers or phone numbers.

The coating can be used not only in the kitchen or dining room, but also to protect the desktop in the office.
The technology for producing silicone coatings allows us to produce tablecloths of any shape and size. So in the consumer market you can find:

Silicone tablecloth for a round table;
Silicone tablecloth on an oval table.

Silicone tablecloths with fringe are in particular demand among housewives and catering establishments. To do this, you need a sewing machine and some skills in working with it.

Silicone tablecloths with fringe will become a true decoration of the kitchen or dining room. In addition, the presence of drawings on the surface of a silicone tablecloth on the kitchen table will decorate the interior.

A transparent silicone tablecloth with fringe can serve as an excellent protection for tabletops made of wood, wood, glass, and plastic. A transparent silicone tablecloth for the kitchen table can be purchased in specialty stores.

Silicone tablecloths with fringe will become a true decoration of the kitchen or dining room.

Since silicone tablecloths are in high demand among housewives and owners of catering establishments, counterfeits have poured into the consumer market, using low-quality raw materials for their production. It should be noted that such counterfeits can cause harm to the health of the consumer and his household.

Poor quality materials may emit harmful volatile substances. And therefore, when making a purchase, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the documents confirming the safety of using a silicone tablecloth on a transparent kitchen table.

When making a purchase, it is advisable to read the documents confirming the safety of using a silicone tablecloth.

Some housewives put a lot of effort into decorating the silicone tablecloth for the dining table. One such method is to decorate a transparent tablecloth for a silicone dining table with fringe or braid. By the way, silicone tablecloths for tables with fringes are also mass-produced by some manufacturers of this kitchen attribute.

Some housewives put a lot of effort into decorating the silicone tablecloth for the dining table.

Wholesale and retail trade enterprises offer consumers transparent silicone tablecloths in rolls. This allows you to cut them to the desired size. In addition to this company, manufacturers produce canvases with different sizes depending on the type of table. Below is a sample list of commonly used sizes and shapes:

For coffee and serving tables, canvas sizes of 900*900 mm, or 750*1200 mm are used. For large dining tables, coverings measuring 1350*1800 mm are used, for traditional kitchen tables 1200*1500 mm. Meanwhile, there are some unwritten rules for choosing the size of an oval silicone tablecloth or a round silicone tablecloth. That is, its area should not exceed the size of the protected countertop by 20%.

Among the existing examples of these products, one can highlight the silicone tablecloth for the meiwa dining table. It is distinguished by high consumer properties.

Wholesale and retail trade enterprises offer consumers transparent silicone tablecloths in rolls.

What type of oilcloth should I choose for my kitchen?

First of all, like any finish, oilcloth has advantages and disadvantages.

Pros and cons of coverage

The material is not at all afraid of water.

Advantages of oilcloth:

The material is 100% moisture resistant.
The coating is moderately heat-resistant. Therefore, it can be used to decorate walls, cover a kitchen apron, or cover a dining table or work table.
Oilcloth does not absorb grease and dirt. Thanks to this, it can be easily washed with a regular soap solution.
There is a huge selection of oilcloths in color and pattern. Therefore, this finish can be matched to any kitchen interior.
The coating protects the base well from mechanical loads.
This finish is very cheap. At the same time, it can be quickly and easily replaced with a new cladding.

The design of oilcloths is very diverse.

Disadvantages of coverage:

When using oilcloth for walls, you should take into account that there is a danger of mold growing underneath it, because it is vapor-tight.
With intense exposure to steam and moisture, the paint layer on the finish wears off quite quickly (2–5 years).

Which coating should you choose?

The best base for covering is a non-woven fabric.

The oilcloth base can be:

paper web;
matter;
non-woven fabric.

A protective layer of polymers or other materials is applied to it. This coating gives the material wear and moisture resistance, resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.

Oilcloth coating on non-woven fabric is the most durable. Because of this, its cost is higher than its analogues on a paper backing.

Based on the material of the front layer, there are the following types of oilcloth:

Photo	Type of coverage
Oilcloths made of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polystyrene

These polymers give the material a high level of strength and wear resistance.

This coating can be used for any base, even glass tables.

The main disadvantage of finishing made of polyvinyl chloride and polystyrene is that at the beginning of use it can have a strong and unpleasant smell.

They are most often used as tablecloths for kitchen and dining tables.

Teflon gives the coating moisture, wear and heat resistance. When handled with care, this material lasts a very long time.

This material is often transparent or decorated with different designs.

This coating is dense and wear-resistant. Its aesthetic appearance makes it possible to place it on a glass table.

Transparent oilcloth on the kitchen table is not ideal:

You can’t cut food on silicone, as it can be damaged;
the material is not thermally stable enough.

It is made from vegetable oils, most often drying oils. Painting primers are produced from it.

These compositions are applied to an ironed woven base in 4–5 layers. Then they are fixed with a special varnish.

Oil oilcloths are wear-resistant and durable.

Cover design

When choosing oilcloth, you need to take into account the features and interior of the room:

The texture of the coating can be glossy or matte. The best option for the kitchen is a glossy material; it will be easier to clean.
Oilcloth in color should not sharply contrast with the rest of the cladding, decoration and furniture in the kitchen. The tones of the decoration should be combined with the design of the room itself.
When the room is decorated in cool colors (blue, light green, white, etc.), then the oilcloth should be chosen in cool colors.
For a warm (orange, yellow, red) room, buy light finishes or warming shades.

For the kitchen, decoration with ornaments and patterns in patchwork, rustic, and country styles is ideal. These could be fantasies on the theme of summer, images of kitchen items, fruits, flowers or vegetables. They will symbolize the wealth and abundance of the home.

Nowadays, holographic 3D drawings are becoming increasingly widespread. A coating with such a front layer will help to recreate the unusual design of the kitchen.
Soft oilcloth with an embossed texture and bright patterns will add luxury to the coating.
If the kitchen windows face north, the colors of the cladding should be warm. The southern room should be decorated in cool colors.

Features of washing and ironing

Often, complex contaminants form on the surface of a silicone tablecloth on a transparent kitchen table, for example, dried sauce with lumps of food. They especially often form where children are present at the table and using a sponge to clean the surface does not give the required result. In this case, it is possible to send the coating to the wash.

The properties of silicone materials allow them to be processed in automatic washing machines, but certain rules must be observed, in particular:

The use of aggressive bleaches is unacceptable;
Before washing, the coating will need to be folded and placed in this form in the drum of the washing machine; it must not be crumpled;
When washing, you must use only the saving (gentle) mode;
The washing time should not exceed a quarter of an hour, and the water temperature should not be more than 30 degrees.
The use of spin and dry modes is unacceptable.
It is advisable to use a special mesh for washing.
It makes sense to use soft gels as a cleaning agent.
It is better to remove complex stains manually in advance.

When washing, you must use only the saving (gentle) mode.

Caring for kitchen textiles made of silicone materials

The coating, made of silicone, does not require special care. The material is able to withstand the effects of friction, in addition, it is able to withstand the action of moisture, fat, alcohol and many other substances, which is what encourages consumers to purchase such tablecloths. By the way, such products are used among those who waste time on household chores. For periodic cleaning of the coating, it is enough to use a cloth made of soft material. Complex stains are removed using gels or soap solution. The use of detergents containing abrasive components and brushes with hard bristles is unacceptable.

The coating, made of silicone, does not require special care.

The use of silicone systems is economically feasible; it is easier to replace such a silicone coating than a damaged countertop or other coating. The use of such coatings not only protects the surface of the furniture, but also provides a pleasant appearance.