Does shelf paper serve any practical purpose or is it just a cosmetic thing?
I spent my weekend ripping it out of the kitchen cabinets in my recently purchased house, and I can’t figure out why someone would waste the time to install it when it doesn’t do anything but look stupid. If there is a purpose, someone enlighten me please. Otherwise, I’m going to hunt down the inventor and hurt him/her!!
2007-11-05 01:49:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
These are newer MDF cabinets. So it’s completely pointless in this situation…
2007-11-05 02:09:54 · update #1
Originally, shelf paper was not glued down. It was merely a device to prevent the paint from getting on the items placed in the cupboard. Then some genius had the idea to make it fancy and glue it down.
2007-11-05 02:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most older cabinets have bare wood shelves. Bare wood is tough to keep clean and germ free... shelf paper provides a barrier between the wood and your dishes.
I have no clue why somone would paper a finished shelf.
2007-11-05 09:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does now a days it stops dishes and glasses from sliding. It also protects wood from damp or wet dishes
2007-11-05 11:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by ruscito_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It provides a good hiding place for cockroaches, silverfish, and other crawlies.
2007-11-05 10:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question....I think it serves no purpose whatsoever.
2007-11-05 09:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋