Hoggirl Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) We are moving into a new construction home in a week. I have never used shelf paper. Does this make me a bad person? :confused: I don't understand what the purpose of it is. I will say that our old home had laminate in the bottom of all the cabinets. The builder did this so shelf paper wasn't necessary. I don't think I knew that shelf paper was necessary. Can someone please "edumacate" me on this topic, please? Edited August 10, 2012 by Hoggirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 In solid wood cabinets, shelf paper can protect the wood from wet dishes that didn't dry all the way. Some people use it becuase it's pretty. It's easier to clean than straight wood. I'm sure there are more reasons, but those are just off the top of my head. Oh, and It can make it easier to see in really dark interior cabinets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencurtisjoelle Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have always lined my cabinets with that non-skid meshing type of liner. I think that it keeps my plates and glasses from slidding out when a kid get a plate or glass. I use the mesh for plates/glasses and the regular shelf paper on pantry shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We have very old cabinets and I put it down because it's much easier to clean, and the old wood didn't look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have always lined my cabinets with that non-skid meshing type of liner. I think that it keeps my plates and glasses from slidding out when a kid get a plate or glass. I use the mesh for plates/glasses and the regular shelf paper on pantry shelves. :iagree: I don't want my dishes directly on the wood. Mine is a mesh rubbery type of liner. I have it in my drawers too. It keeps the silverware containers from moving around too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I just slapped it on the shelves in our apartment because I didn't like the thought of other people's germs :D But if I had nice new cabinets, I might want to protect the wood, or do something that matched my "theme." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have always lined my cabinets with that non-skid meshing type of liner. I think that it keeps my plates and glasses from slidding out when a kid get a plate or glass. I use the mesh for plates/glasses and the regular shelf paper on pantry shelves. I'm glad you mentioned this. I used it once before and really liked it but had forgotten about it. Is regular shelf paper adhesive? I not getting how it's easier to clean. Doesn't it slide around if you wipe it? Sorry to be so daft. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 To show that you are a proper homemaker. At least, that's why I do it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 In our new construction home, I saw no need for shelf paper. Now that my home is almost 10 years old, i wish i had lined just one particular cabinet, the one with my coffee mugs. Because most of the mugs have a curved bottom, when i remove them from the dishwasher they often have a little water on them. I just shake it off and put the mug right side up in the cabinet instead of drying it...not the best for bare wood. The rest of my cabinets and drawers look as nice as the day we moved in...minus the new wood smell;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have always lined my cabinets with that non-skid meshing type of liner. I think that it keeps my plates and glasses from slidding out when a kid get a plate or glass. I use the mesh for plates/glasses and the regular shelf paper on pantry shelves. I'm glad you mentioned this. I used it once before and really liked it but had forgotten about it. Is regular shelf paper adhesive? I not getting how it's easier to clean. Doesn't it slide around if you wipe it? Sorry to be so daft. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I used to always use it, but when I got married my husband said not to, as it attracts roaches and bugs. I didn't believe him, but sure enough, when I researched it, he was totally right! I hate it when that happens! The bugs like to hide under the paper or liner or what not, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm glad you mentioned this. I used it once before and really liked it but had forgotten about it. Is regular shelf paper adhesive? I not getting how it's easier to clean. Doesn't it slide around if you wipe it? Sorry to be so daft. :o I've only ever used the adhesive kind, though I think there is a kind that isn't. The adhesive kind doesn't budge when you wipe it. I don't think it's easier to clean, though you can *see* that it is clean which is nice. I used to always use it, but when I got married my husband said not to, as it attracts roaches and bugs. I didn't believe him, but sure enough, when I researched it, he was totally right! I hate it when that happens! The bugs like to hide under the paper or liner or what not, etc. Never had that problem, though if I had bugs in my kitchen at all, the shelf paper would be my last concern. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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