Laura Ashley Summer Palace Cork Backed Placemats

If you take hot plates from the microwave to the table, cork placemats can save your table’s finish.

Cork placemats are basically dense cardboard with a paper picture laminated on one side and a thin piece of cork on the other side. They make coasters and hot pads the same way. They are rigid. You can’t fold them.

I you take care of these, they will last. But if you don’t, they won’t. They are easy to clean, just wipe the surface. The surface is protected enough to not stain if you wipe them off right away and don’t let spaghetti sauce or something else stay on them long enough to soak in. You can’t scrub them without scrubbing off the surface. The edges will deteriorate if you rub at it.

Laura Ashley Summer Palace Cork Backed Placemats on Amazon

One of mine has slices in the picture where a guest misunderstood what I was saying when I told her where to find the cutting board. So, you know, don’t slice on it. It’s not a cutting board.

Laura Ashley Summer Palace Cork Backed Placemats are 16” x 12”. They feature the timeless Blue and White Chinoiserie Summer Palace print. They are sold in sets of 4.

They are 70% fiberboard, 20% cork, 5% paper, and 5% plastic film. Each placemat is fiberboard with cork on the bottom, a printed paper picture on the top covered with a protective film.

• The plastic film top layer with a printed design repels liquids, making spills bead up for easy wipe-downs after meals
• The cork backing ensures a secure grip and is able to withstand high temperatures, protecting your table

Laura Ashley Summer Palace Cork Backed Placemats on Amazon