Whether you’re hosting an outdoor wedding or promoting your business at a trade show, you’ll likely have plenty of tables at your event. Tablecloths are the perfect way to tie everything together, but what if it’s a windy day? Or what if the wood table was recently polished and the linen isn’t sitting quite right?
Fear not – there are plenty of easy ways to stop your linens from slipping or blowing away. You just need to try any of the tablecloth hacks featured here!
- What is a Tablecloth?
- How to Prevent a Tablecloth From Slipping
- How to Keep a Tablecloth From Blowing Away
- How to Hide Tablecloth Clips
- How to Make Table Weights
- What Size Tablecloth Do I Need?
- Tablecloth Sizing Chart
- How Many Inches Should a Tablecloth Hang Over?
- What to Do If Your Tablecloth is Too Long
- What to Do If Your Tablecloth is Too Short
What is a Tablecloth? Top
A tablecloth is a piece of fabric used to cover the entire length and width of a table. Tablecloths come in a variety of materials like cotton, linen, organza, or polyester. They’re also designed to fit square, round, rectangular, or oval-shaped tables.
How Do You Stop a Tablecloth From Slipping? Top
It can be really frustrating when your tablecloth slips from the table. Not only does this make setup way more difficult, but it can also totally ruin your event or party!
Is your tablecloth slipping and sliding? Here are 6 genius ways to stop it from falling off the table!
- Tablecloth clips
- Anti-slip mats
- Tablecloth weights
- Heavy centerpieces
- Ribbon
- Double-sided tape
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Tablecloth Clips
Use wooden clothespins, binder clips, or clamps to hold a tablecloth in place. There are also special tablecloth clips that you can buy at retail stores or online through Amazon. These thick clips hook directly onto the corners of a rectangular table.
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Anti-Slip Mats
Shelf liners are a great way to stop your tablecloths from slipping. Gorilla Grip is strong, doesn’t require adhesives, and won’t move around easily. Place their anti-slip mats or anything similar under your tablecloths.
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Tablecloth Weights
Tablecloth weights come in a variety of sizes and are made from heavy cast iron or stainless steel. Don’t worry about them making your tables look ugly. The weights come in a ton of fun shapes like cute birds, flowers, seashells, or autumnal leaves. You can also DIY table weights using rocks, glass bottles, or sand.
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Heavy Centerpieces or Table Décor
Let’s say you’re using an elegant vase full of flowers as a centerpiece. Fill it up with a few heavy rocks or stones ahead of time. The centerpiece will weigh down your tablecloth and prevent it from sliding. You can also place heavy objects on each edge of the table and call them decorations. No one will know the difference!
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Ribbon
Tie the corners of the tablecloth to the legs of the table using ribbon. For a round table, you can tie a giant ribbon around the entire table. Use tulle or a sparkly bow, and the ribbon will look like table décor rather than a hack to keep the linen from slipping.
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Double-Sided Tape
Are you trying to keep a plastic tablecloth from slipping? Stick double-sided tape to the bottom or around the edges. This is a good solution if you’re using the tablecloths for a garage sale or for a casual picnic on the patio at home.
Did You Know?
Nothing is more annoying than when your paper plates fly away at an outdoor party. Want a quick fix? Cover Frisbees in aluminum foil and use them instead!
How Do You Keep a Tablecloth From Blowing Away? Top
Are you hosting a backyard barbecue or company picnic? Prevent your tablecloths from blowing away by using table weights or table clips. You can either buy these online through Amazon or DIY your own using rocks, bottles, glass jars, or sand!
How to Hide Tablecloth Clips Top
Tablecloth clips are kind of an eyesore. The trick is to make them seem like they’re another part of the décor, and your guests will have no idea that you’re holding down your table linens.
You can hide ugly tablecloth clips by decorating them with paint, glitter, lace, or fabric. Another option is to lay garland, string lights, or a table runner across the table and to hide the clips underneath.
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How to Make Table Weights Top
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Make your own DIY table weights to keep your tablecloth in place. It’s a fun craft and the end result is sure to get compliments from all your dinner guests.
What you’ll need:
- 4 flat white stones
- Stencils
- Acrylic paint or markers
- Paintbrush
- Glitter, stickers, or gemstones (optional)
Directions:
- Gather 4 flat white stones from outside. You can get them from a nearby park or quarry.
- Use stencils that fit with your party or event’s theme.
- Lay the stencils on the rocks and paint inside.
- Set the stones in the sun to dry for at least 1 hour.
- Put one stone on every corner of your tables. If your table is round, create a diamond shape with the stones.
Step One: Gather the Stones
Take a walk to a nearby park or quarry and gather 4 flat white stones. You should be on the hunt for rocks that aren’t too big or too small.
Step Two: Use Stencils
Are you hosting a wedding? Buy letter stencils so you can paint your names or monograms on the rocks. Are you planning a beach bash? Fish or shark stencils are the way to go! Hobby stores have a ton of great stencils, so pick something that fits your theme.
Step Three: Paint the Stones
Now it’s time to let your creativity shine! Paint inside of the stencils using any color of your choice. You can also use acrylic markers if you don’t want a big mess. Add any other decorative touches you want including glitter, stickers, or gemstones.
Step Four: Let the Stones Dry
After you paint your stones, leave them outside in the sun. Wait about an hour to make sure they’re totally dry.
Step Five: Place on Your Tablecloths
Your DIY table weights are ready to go! Place them on a rectangular table on every corner on top of the tablecloth. If you’re using a circular tables, place them in a diamond shape.
What Size Tablecloth Do I Need? Top
Rectangular tables are usually 42 inches to 55 inches wide, while round table can be between 60 inches to 72 inches wide. Your tablecloths should be longer so there’s overhang.
Your tablecloths might be slipping because they aren’t the right length and width. Check out this tablecloth sizing chart to find your perfect fit! Top
Use a tape measure to get these numbers ahead of time, so you’re not wasting your money on tablecloths that don’t fit. You’ll be thanking yourself later.
How Many Inches Should a Tablecloth Hang Over? Top
The tablecloth’s drop (the amount it hangs over) should be between 6 inches to 8 inches from the edge of the table to the bottom of the linen. For more formal events, the drop may be up to 15 inches and should almost graze the floor underneath.
What to Do If Your Tablecloth is Too Long Top
If your tablecloth is too long, try to shorten it by folding the excess cloth underneath and taping it down to the table. You can also tie the excess drape together or to the legs of the table with twine or ribbon.
What to Do If Your Tablecloth is Too Short Top
It can be tricky if your tablecloth is too short, but there’s a way to hide it without ruining your dinner party! Stack another tablecloth underneath in a complementary or similar color. Hide the overlap using a decorative centerpiece, and you’re good to go!
The Bottom Line
Say goodbye to slippery linens! It can be a serious party foul when your décor falls, but with a few tablecloth hacks you don’t have to worry about that any longer. Now enjoy eating dinner on those elegant party tables!
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