We are sure that you have seen many varieties, from round placemats to rectangular placemats, all decorated beautifully to spruce up the dining table considerably.
Versatile Functionality
Vinyl is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a plastic polymer that allows for durability, thermal protection, and flexibility. Placemats are formed by sandwiching thin sheets of vinyl with a liner material and then heat sealed around the edges. Depending on the placemat's design, the liner is either stiff or flexible and glossy or textured. Some placemats do not have a liner but are instead made of one thicker layer of vinyl.
- Due to their compact size and flexibility, they are easily stored and don’t take up much space when they are not in use.
- Any decorative placemat will keep its shape and original colour, and texture practically forever.
- A bonus is, of course, the ease of cleaning. You can quickly wipe them clean for subsequent use or to be stored away.
They are relatively inexpensive, and they come in many shapes, sizes, colours, textures and designs that will suit any taste or style.
Tips for Getting More Value Out of Your Placemats
The good old-fashioned placemat has become quite versatile in its functionality in our modern times. Long since, have they only been used as a mat underneath a plate of food to protect your table cloth at the dinner table. You can quite easily now place a beautifully styled round vinyl placemat on a small table at your front door with a gorgeous vase of fresh-cut flowers placed in its centre. It could make a lovely decorative focal point welcoming your guests to your home.
- If one or more of your placemats become bent and won't straighten out perfectly anymore, you can fix that. Place it on a flat surface outside in the sun until it flattens. Move it to a cooler area and place it between two thick heavy books that will press it straight. After a while, they should be all straightened out again for continued use.
- You cannot wash a vinyl placemat in a washing machine or dishwasher. The washing machine might crack or bend it out of shape, and the heat of a dishwasher might warp its shape. Just clean it using a damp cloth to wipe the dirt off, or wash it under running water.
- They are also great to bring along on outdoor dining or picnic outings to keep the picnic blanket clean and add a bit of extra style and colour.
Placemats will never go out of style as they offer so much more than just being an addition to the overall look and feel of the dining table. The decorative abilities of a placemat are endless.
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Founded more than 12 years ago, French Bazaar has focused on sourcing the best quality in the latest European style trends for home and fashion to Australia. Enjoy free shipping on any orders greater than $100 that you can easily afford with our Afterpay option. Let’s add a touch of sophisticated European style to your lovely home; please contact us with any queries today.