MissPriss Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I have great thick canvas to cover 2?tables for my studio, but I’m considering getting some sheet vinyl flooring pieces—with no textures and not the really cushiony kind—and adhere them between the canvas and the table tops. Maybe the table tops will last longer? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 What are your table tops made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Canvas catches clay dust badly-the smooth cleanable surface is better for table tops Hulk, Babs, shawnhar and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 What are you using the tables for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Vinyl will be sticky because it doesn’t absorb any water, and canvas not only holds dust, but it keeps whatever’s under it from drying, which eventually will rot a wood table. I switched to a concrete patio paver on my wedging table, and much prefer it to canvas. Others have recommended cement board as an alternative to that because it’s lighter. I think even just having finished plywood would give the right balance of a surface that will release clay, and without the canvas holding the water, it’ll be less prone to rot. shawnhar and Hulk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Cement board is great. A warning however,it sucks the moisture out of clay ..I found if making certain items this is a negative , somethings a positive. Canvas, for reasons given by other posters, I'd avoid. Cement board great but look out when making handles from coils or rolled out clay. CB easy to clean. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Not all cement board (tile backer board) is equal. Within the last year Hardibacker has come out with a "waterproof" type which will not absorb water. ASK if youre not sure about which one is which. The water proof is several dollars more than the regular hardibacker. That being said I have used a plaster wedging table with a removable canvas cover for 30 yrs or so. No problems for me but I dont slap the clay on it either. Babs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Russ said: Not all cement board (tile backer board) is equal. Within the last year Hardibacker has come out with a "waterproof" type which will not absorb water. ASK if youre not sure about which one is which. The water proof is several dollars more than the regular hardibacker. That being said I have used a plaster wedging table with a removable canvas cover for 30 yrs or so. No problems for me but I dont slap the clay on it either. That's good to know. I did notice the different absorption quality ofthe new stuff I bought compared to old stuff but put it down to change in manufacturing, same thickness more flexible, less strong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 Yip, will drill staff a bit more when I buy again. My new stuff is a poorer quality, dont trust it as ware boards which is what I bought it for. Looking for a light, strong board,small old person here, cut to a span to fit my rack. New stuff good for wedging moist clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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