lisamarie Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have tried stoneware, porcelain, and the latest--corelle. All completely shatter when they are dropped on my tile floor. IS there anything that isn't plastic that is unbreakable for dinnerware? DS dropped 2 corelle dessert plates the other day and they shattered. It's not the first piece to be broken. I am disgusted. They are not under warranty if you drop them. I am seriously contemplating wooden trenchers like they used in the old days. Or maybe I'll just serve the food in their hands and do away with dishes completely. :tongue_smilie::glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Honestly with dishes costing so much I'd get rid of the tile or forbid the kids from carrying dishes. Fiestaware is easily replaced if a piece breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Melamine dishes don't break, but you can't microwave them. The local Amish love them, obviously they don't microwave stuff much. I'm not sure how they would handle a dishwasher either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Beatrix*~ Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Man, Corelle does not shatter when dropped on my mom's tiles floors. That was going to be my suggestion. I also have Corelle, but I have hardwoods throughout my kitchen and in both dining rooms. There is always melamine. Ikea has cute patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Honestly with dishes costing so much I'd get rid of the tile or forbid the kids from carrying dishes. :iagree: Or give the offending party a plastic tupperware plate like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 :iagree: Or give the offending party a plastic tupperware plate like this. That's what I grew up using. Are they microwave/dishwasher safe? I couldn't tell from the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Do you have a restaurant supply store? I grew up using cast offs from my grandparents' tavern. I wish I knew what they were. We used to drop them on concrete, and not so much as a knick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's what I grew up using. Are they microwave/dishwasher safe? I couldn't tell from the website. Ours are. It's a very hard plastic. Ours are really old though so I'm not sure they make them the same way anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That's what I grew up using. Are they microwave/dishwasher safe? I couldn't tell from the website. I have an older version of those, but I assume it's just the color that is different. They show wear. No, do not use them in the microwave. Mine have spots on them from my kids using them to reheat stuff in the microwave. They are dishwasher safe. They just get all beat up looking after a while. We keep them around for Grandkids peanut butter sandwiches on the porch. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Those lovely blue speckled enamel camp plates and bowls are pretty indestructible. Not microwave-safe, but they go in the dishwasher. For that matter, I've seen some lovely stainless camp bowls - really nicely made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Might I suggest rugs? Probably better for your knees as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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