Asked on Feb 14, 2016
What to add as edges to prevent things falling off tables
by Hometalker
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What would be a decorative, easy solution to things sliding off of tables? Elderly people have many pill bottles and small items that slide around as they use things on their nightstand or table beside a daybed. What would be a simple, decorative solution that could be used for any style/type of table? Something that they could do themselves without a lot of tools or expense. It would be great if it would allow a pet, like a cat, to sit on it without everything going flying! (I just gave the whole table to my cat.) This solution could make many people's life much better.
Thanks!
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8 answers
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A tray - either timber or otherwise with high sides would keep it all together. If you worry the tray would slide off, then use non slip grip under it or glue to table top. if they wanted a project to decorate it, they could decoupage it, using pretty pictures from magazines and modge podge. That way they could personalise their tray.
Carole
on Feb 15, 2016
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Frame the table top with moulding that is slightly above the flat surface to provide a lip all the way around.
KatAych
on Feb 15, 2016
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There is a product you can buy that prevents slipping. Many people use it to line drawers. You could make placemats with it by cutting them in attractive shapes. I hope this helps.
Linda
on Feb 15, 2016
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I was going to say a decorative tray, but I see Carole has beat me to it. I would glue a drawer liner to the bottom so that it doesn't slide around.
Sonia Burrows
on Feb 15, 2016
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I would use a tray with an edge or lip . This would not require altering tables etc. Trays can be found just about anywhere in many different colors... wood, plastic, metal can all be easy solutions
MN Mom
on Feb 15, 2016
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Hi, I have the same problems and am not elderly-yet. I use 2 decorative trays that came from Goodwill or Salvation Army. They corral EVERYTHING. Nothing falls off the nightstand and I can empty them out, wash them off and put back what I need. I paid less than $2.00 for each. You could look at a craft store if you want to finish your own. Good luck!
Sue c.
on Feb 15, 2016
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Thanks to all of you who responded. They are all great ideas. I'm going to do a combination of both answers!
Hometalker
on Feb 17, 2016
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Hometalker, please post us a picture when you're done so we can see how everything turned out.
Sonia Burrows
on Feb 18, 2016
Carole
on Feb 15, 2016
KatAych
on Feb 15, 2016
Linda
on Feb 15, 2016
MN Mom
on Feb 15, 2016
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