Practical covers and helpers for the table

The exact shape of your tabletop

Round and oval tops look similar across a room, but an elastic cover cut for one will not sit right on the other. An elastic edge needs to wrap the curve it was shaped to fit. We keep covers shaped for round tables and covers cut long for oval tops. Check the ends of your table before picking a pattern from our pages, so the corners pull smooth and stay where you put them.

The measured width across the surface

People often guess the width of a table and end up with excess vinyl bunched in the center. Pull a tape across the widest point of the bare wood before you choose. A fitted cover grips the rim securely when the surface falls inside its stated range. If a cover is too generous for the wood underneath it, the elastic cannot pull the center flat, and cups will sit unevenly.

How you prefer to clean the fabric

A vinyl cover wipes down with a damp cloth right after supper, which suits a busy breakfast nook or craft table. A lace tablecloth or a felt game table cover asks for a trip through the wash instead. Think about who sits down at the table each evening. Spilled milk and sticky syrup come off a smooth vinyl top in seconds, while fabric brings a softer look to Sunday dinner.