What are the best coasters to use on my wooden-top furniture?

This is a great question that we hear a lot! 

You just spent hundreds, if not a thousand dollars or more, on a brand new solid wooden-top table and you don’t want to see that nasty water ring, nor do you want to damage this investment.

We get it – sometimes tables become heirlooms in families. You sat around it for 40 years eating family meals, and it was the centerpiece of your holiday dinner. These tables hold special sentimental meaning and value to you.

Plus: we aren’t all made out of money to buy a new one every couple of years or pay to have it repaired or refinished. Which begs the question: what are the best coasters to use on my wooden-top furniture?

Be it a dining room table, an end table, coffee table, or night stand, you want to protect your investment.

Below are several great ideas of coasters to use to absorb the moisture from “sweaty water bottles,” or hot cups of coffee. There is even a do-it-yourself stamped tile table coaster project  to unleash your creativity!

• Cork. This versatile material can handle both hot and cold drinks thanks to its heat and water resistant material. And they usually sit still too on any surface.
• Slate. These coasters are a unique combination of durability and natural absorbency. The natural ability of slate to soak up condensation makes it an effective barrier against water rings and spills.
• Ceramic. Much like your coffee or tea mugs, ceramic is an excellent choice for a coasterdue to its microscopic pores created during the firing process. They also prevent water from pooling on the coaster’s surface or dripping onto furniture.
• Wood, especially acacia. It offers a sleek, modern look and if it has a cork bottom, it keeps the drink in its place and the moisture absorbed and off of your table.
• Lava stone. You read that correctly: lava stone. This porous material absorbs the heat very well which makes it a perfect pick for hot drinks. It is also very porous and absorbs the liquid moisture very well.

If you’re feeling crafty, put your artsy-flair to the test with these DIY Stamped Tile Coasters!

You really can’t go wrong with anything porous and absorbent when it comes to shopping for coasters. I’m sure a quick trip to a bar or restaurant will show you there are so many styles and designs to choose from.