Maintenance is simple-just wipe with a damp cloth and then dry immediately." Canadel tables have a baked on lacquer that is a good finish. The table for which I bought the pad has since been moved to the breakfast room. I have pads that came with the table (which is at least 50 years old). Since our floor is travertine, I was attaching a round felt pad to this plastic piece in order to prevent damage to the floor. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Here is info about that: http://canadel.com/en/beyond-quality/furniture-care Maybe this will help from Ackerman's Furniture workshop. My dining table (Ethan Allen, at least 20 years ago) came with protective pads that we use only when we use a tablecloth. We use place mats for daily use. I will definitely contact them this week. Are there different options available? The table adjusts from 31 to 36 inches. Then ask yourself how often you would use it. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. I have tried removing the plastic device and attaching the felt pad directly to the chair leg but this idea did not work any better. Our Table Ezra Oblong Border Stripe Tablecloth - Green - 60" Our Table 60" x 102" Red Ezra Oblong Variegated Stripe Table Our Table Pastry Cloth & Rolling Pin Cover Set - Natural, Our Table Hemstitch Table Runner - Sodalite Blue - 72", Our Table Dual Sided Dish Cloths - Grey Mist, Everhome 70" Round Trellis Graphic Tablecloth, H for Happy Eggs Jacquard Table Runner - Light Blue, Everhome 70" Ikat Stripe Round Tablecloth - White & Blue, Everhome 60" x 84" Woodblock Paisley Oblong Tablecloth. Search for - 'cut to fit vinyl table pad' For lots of options. I like Ohio Table Pad Company. For the newer dining room table, I use two tablecloths or placemats. If our only activity at that table was eating, I wouldn't even have bought the glass and would have just used placemats as needed. Pricey - Magnussen Walton table - 899.00. Over the summer I refinished the table, and now it's so beautiful, I don't want to cover it up! The table is 36" and costs about 352.00. I tried using the flannel-backed vinyl that other posters mentioned, but found I didn't really need that much protection as I don't put hot dishes on the table. .css-iwqnp1{color:#757575;font-weight:600;}Already have an account? Maybe call R&B to find out if it is a baked-on finish per Canadel. You can get the stools with it, or purchase other chairs. Will the travertine floor be fine if I just use the plastic device on the chair legs? Then I use a soft thick felt water resistant "silencer" on top of that when I use a tablecloth. They work greatsoft on the wood, waterproof, and no lumps where a table pad folds. I love Annie's idea of cutting her vinyl-backed fabric to fit the table and considered doing that, but instead I tape the edges under the table with masking tape so it doesn't shift or interfere with the draping of the tablecloth. The one I have is covered in a wood grain pattern and is heat resistant, so I don't need to use trivets for most dishes. .css-5eh6w4{touch-action:manipulation;cursor:pointer;border:0px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;background-image:none;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;padding:0px;font-size:14px;height:auto;background-color:transparent;color:#43B02A;}.css-5eh6w4:hover{color:#146E04;}Log in. Coasters & trivets recommended. You can purchase table and chairs separately. I think I purchased it at Bed Bath and Beyond. A double thickness of cloth is enough. The pad is in hinged sections that open and connect with hook and loop tabs between each large section so they don't come apart during use, and has felt underneath and a wood grain vinyl covering. Living room with dining area advice. Thank you, Carol, Erica - this is from the R&B website. Their prices and service are wonderful. http://www.westelm.com/products/scoop-back-chairs-f887/?pkey=cdining-chairs-seating, Thank you so very much for all your help. It folds up when not being used. I need to pick dining chairs for my kitchen table(white tulip table), Need help with cushions/pads for dining room chairs, Can you add sealant to varnished dining table? You need to decide if you really need one. I went to the fabric store and bought some fabric-backed vinyl, put it on the table and cut along the edge to make my own table pads. The back chair legs are slanted which might have something to do with this problem. http://www.ackermans.com/care/finishes.php, Round Tables: Steve Silver Fiona. Do any of you have any first hand knowledge? If I did a formal dinner with a tablecloth, I'd use the pads. You might consider something like these scoop back chairs from west elm. Wamsutta 70" Solid Oyster Round Tablecloth, Simply Essential Round Table Protector - Clear - 70", Bee & Willow Home Falling Leaves Table Runner - 90", Simply Essential 70" Round Vinyl Table Pad - White, Bee & Willow Home Hobnail Table Runner - Coconut Milk - 72", Our Table Fringe Stitch Striped Table Runner - Grey - 72", Our Table Striped Table Runner - Red - 72", Our Table Textured Round Tablecloth - Natural - 70". A designer has a hand in two phases of this movie directors life and his loft in a landmark Art Deco building in L.A. 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Our lacquer is a clear, low-sheen finish that seals and protects surfaces. I bought mine from Sentry about 13 years ago. Then a link to Canadel and Ackerman's Furniture workshops about lacquered finishes. Or help me pick a table. When both tabLes are dressed, you can't tell which one has the less expensive padding under the table cloth. I have one for each size of the table, and I roll them up around a cardboard tube for storage so they don't get creases. I bought a piece of glass cut to fit it so that I can enjoy the look of the wood and protect it at the same time. Any suggestions? It is thicker than the less expensive one they sell and is easy to cut to size. When we have a larger group, I use a cover that I cut to fit our auxiliary table. If the glass gets scratched too badly, I can always replace it. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros, I would eliminate the upholstered chairs in favor of something that can easily be wiped down with a damp cloth. Steve Silver Ashbrook - 48". Our kitchen chairs came with a round plastic piece that attaches to the bottom of the wooden chair legs via a "thumb tack" type device. Sorry I can't help with a supplier, but I agree with questioning whether you really need them. "While solid wood is very strong, it is susceptible to scratches and marks, so the use of trivets, coasters and pads are recommended for hot, wet or coarse items. I am not sure there is a way to figure this out. Below is first the info from R&B. It appears to be laquered so I wouldn't add another chemical protectant. They make custom table pads in several different thicknesses and colors. However, the felt pad only stays in place on the back legs for approximately 2 days before sliding off. Many tables have protective finishes that won't be harmed during a regular meal. Maybe 4 times a year. I have another question if you don't mind. Although you can tell it's a table pad on close inspection, I tend to leave it on most of the time to protect the table top. One tablecloth is an older one that is hidden under the pretty one. I have never purchased a dining table protector pad and I am at a loss as to what company to use. I found that I rarely used it. It is a beautiful, American-made table! I really like the more expensive table pad from Bed Bath Beyond. Please share your thoughts and ideas.