What Are Dining Room Table Pads?

The average price of a formal dining room table is between $1,300 and $2,300. Purchasing and using a dining room table pad can be a good way to protect the table, thus protecting your investment. Does this Spark an idea?

Identification

A dining room table pad is a thin layer of pressed board covered in fabric which protects your dining room table from spills, heat damage, scuffs and gouge marks.

Construction

The pad is made out of pressed wood, with leather or vinyl on one side and velvet on the other. The leather or vinyl side faces up and may be easily cleaned. The velvet side is the bottom and rests on the existing table top.

Features

Spills may not be detrimental to a wooden table top, but a hot pot or dish can ruin the finish of a table. Table pads are commonly used if a table is expensive or an antique.

Creating Additional Room

Sometimes table pads are used to create additional room at the table. Using a table pad that is larger than the dining room table underneath makes a larger circumference for seating.

Cost

The cost of a dining room table pad depends upon the size of the table, but usually ranges between $225 and $350. The pads are foldable and come in sections so they are easy to install. The sections connect by magnets along the seams of the pad.