What can I use to cover a table while painting?

Fiona Coulter I use the cheap but sturdy blue paper drop cloths from the hardware store. One side is more plastic and the other side more paper like. I use the plastic side for clay and the paper side for any painting and drape them over the entire table grouping (8) desks. Works like a charm and lasts a long time.

How do you keep a plastic tablecloth on the table?

Tie stones into the corners of plastic tablecloths with festive ribbons to keep it from blowing up in the wind! Tie stones into the corners of plastic tablecloths with festive ribbons to keep it from blowing up in the wind! Great tip to keep your tablecloths on at that windy outdoor party.

Can you paint a plastic table cover?

Acrylic Paint with Medium The medium acts as a glue and will help the paint adhere to the plastic tablecloth. The plastic primer is recommended for the acrylic paint. Acrylic paint can be purchased at any craft store.

How do you make a plastic table cover look good?

Choose a white plastic tablecloth. White is simple, clean, classic and versatile.
Add flowers as a decorative touch. Find a decorative centerpiece.
Candles add flair to the table. Set candles on the table.
Formal dinner table setting. Set the table correctly.

What can I use instead of plastic tablecloths?

I rounded up some great alternatives to using tablecloths on your table and found some amazing inspiration and links so you can get them for yourself.

10 Tablecloth Alternatives.
Rugs. First up is rugs.
Scarves. Next, scarves.
Sheets.
Wrapping Paper.
Balloons.
Kraft Paper.
Burlap Coffee Sacks.

How do you keep a plastic tablecloth from sliding?

5 Ways to Stop Your Tablecloth From Slipping

1 – Use Tablecloth Weights. Amongst the simplest and cheapest of the remedies, this is limited only by your imagination.
2 – Use a Non slip table protector.
3 – Tie the corners of the tablecloth.
4 – Use Double-sided tape.
5 – Use Table Clips.