Forrest Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I spent Labor Day laboring in the garage, so now I have a work space. I won’t go into the reasons I’m using my great great grandmother’s mahogany dining room table to make candles in the garage as it is a long story, but there it is. I would prefer to have something between the mahogany and the candle making. I’m looking for ideas on what I could protect the surface with. It is a drop leaf table so I need something flexible. Do any of you cover your work space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I use freezer paper which is coated on one side with a thin plastic. Can toss it when dirty and roll out a new inexpensively. I get the rolls from webstaurant store 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissSunshine Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I splurged this year and bought myself a stainless steel table from webstaurant. I love it. I do still put wax paper down when I'm making bath bombs though. That works wonders for making cleanup easier. I imagine it would do just as well with wax products. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I work on a table that was crafted by my FIL ...it's just a plain ole wooden table. But I do keep it covered with several layers of newspapers to catch/absorb any leaks. Yeah, there are times when wax seems to seep thru the paper covering but considering the fact that the table top is basic wood, I take my heat gun and heat the surface and wipe it down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 13 hours ago, Pam W said: I work on a table that was crafted by my FIL ...it's just a plain ole wooden table. But I do keep it covered with several layers of newspapers to catch/absorb any leaks. Yeah, there are times when wax seems to seep thru the paper covering but considering the fact that the table top is basic wood, I take my heat gun and heat the surface and wipe it down. Newspapers? I didn't know they still made those.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 10:37 AM, TallTayl said: I use freezer paper which is coated on one side with a thin plastic. Can toss it when dirty and roll out a new inexpensively. I get the rolls from webstaurant store This is what I do also. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 It sounds like a nice piece of furniture that needs protection! Maybe consider something like this as the first line of protection and then add one of the suggestions above on top. https://www.amazon.com/Quilted-Heavy-Protector-Flannel-Backing/dp/B013RU9DZM/ref=asc_df_B013RU9DZM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193974883898&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6766455522362294963&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008052&hvtargid=pla-309805966022&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I sometimes use a felted back plastic tablecloth on the counters to protect it. I have a couple old ones. Or freezer paper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, barbaranj said: It sounds like a nice piece of furniture that needs protection! I saved it from the scrap heap almost 30 years ago and finding a use for it now has saved it again. Thank you, you have given me an idea. The dollar store has plastic table cloths that might be just what I need, and I believe we may have one at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Table cloths, painting drop cloths, tarps, and contractor garbage bags flattened out (can be cut open at the seams to cover more space) are all things I've used lately for this kind of thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRush Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 That’s funny, I have that same table buts it’s in my dinning room. I bought a cheap padded vinyl covering. It comes on a big roll/ by the yard and cut it to fit at Joann’s fabric. Walmart May have it. I then put freezer paper over that. This covering is very cheap, had it for 20 yrs.🌸 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRush Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Looks like it’s available on amazon but then again what isn’t! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I do a couple things. I have a dedicated workspace with surfaces I want to protect. So my main work area I have pieces of glass covering the surface, then use freezer paper, or messy liquid jobs Amzn dog pee pads ( plain). The pads work really well for soap FYI. You can cut open garbage bags too, pretty simple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Freezer paper from Sam’s Club in the big roll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighten Up Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 (edited) My work area is covered with layered newspaper(just peel off the top layer when needed). Also, I pour everything on commercial type baking sheets, keeps any mess confined. Edited September 15, 2019 by Lighten Up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hey Forrest....why not cover this special piece of family history with a CHEAP piece of plywood...then cover that with newspapers, baking sheets, etc. If any dribbles get thru the paper, it won't get thru the plywood...inexpensive and fool-proof...kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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