Saturday, 26 April 2014

How To Choose Right Table Mats ?



Using a table mat on the dining table for most of us is more of a utility factor. But, if you really think about the usage of the table mat, they can be an excellent decorative item on the dining table.
The table mat is not restricted to the dining tables at home or at a restaurant. You can use the mats in your bedroom, living room, or on the corner table tops, and so on.
Using table mats not only protects the table linen and table top but also has many other advantages. Apart from being hygiene, they can brighten the look of your place without calling for excessive spending. A variety of tablemats made of different materials are available today which are not only cost effective but have an elegant look as well. Some of the varieties available in the table mat are fabric, plastic, bamboo, crochet, leather, jute, etc in the market. The mats can vary from sophisticated to whacky, ethnic to modern, and the list is endless.
It does not matter what type of table mats you choose for your dining table, always keep the theme and decoration in mind. Consider the size of the dining table, before buying a table mat. Ensure that table mats leave enough space on the table to place dishes while eating. The colour of the dining table should complement the dining mats. Dark-colour table tops should be decorated with lighter colour mats and vice versa. You can use any type of table mats for glass table tops as long as they complement the look of the room.
Following are some pointers that you can go through, before choosing a table mat.
·         Consider the long term investment, (especially if you are planning to use a table mat in your restaurant) while choosing the table mat.
·         Understand the cost of maintaining the mat as it may be much more than the initial price.
·         While most of the table mats are available off the shelf, look for the manufacturers who can customize them for you. There is nothing like personalizing your table mats.
·         Try to take some time off, when you are procuring table mats for your restaurant; it will go a long way in increasing profits as well as enhancing the appearance.
·         Replace the mats at regular intervals. It will give a fresh look to your restaurant without you spending excessively on renovating. Ideally, you must replace the mats once in three months but it should never be more than a year before you buy new mats.
·         It does not matter what type of mat you choose for your dining table. Always keep the theme and decoration in mind. For example, for ethnic setting, colorful table mats will be perfect and for modern and chic setting, choose simple and subtle leather or plastic designs.
·         If you have children at home, try to buy waterproof and stain-resistant table mats. They are easy to wash and stay new for a longer time. These table mats are generally available in plastic, wood, metal and leather materials. There are also eco-friendly table mats made of recycled materials.
·         Change your table mats often to give a fresh look to your dining room. Keep two separate sets of table mats - one for daily use and the other for special occasions.
·         You can also find a variety of table mats in online shopping websites. So, try using table mats and make your dining room look chic and trendy. With so many online offerings, there is no lack of suppliers who are willing to please you.
Taurus Table Mats are one of the manufacturers who offer a high level of customisation even for small quantities. For customized table mats or place mats, send us an e-mail with your requirement. We will design it and send it to you to see how it looks before placing orders. Please note that colours seen on the computer screen may differ from the printed ones.
You can reach Taurus Table Mats for all your placemats / table mats requirement. We will assure the best quality placemats delivered in the shortest time.
Contact Us: Taurus Table Mats, 4, Mallikarjuna Temple Street, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560 004, India, Call us at: Ph: 91 80 4150 5393, 91 97421 96770, email: info@taurustablemats.com, website: http://www.taurustablemats.com







Wednesday, 2 April 2014

How table mats help restaurant ?









How do you think a tablemat can help restaurants? Using a table mat on the dining table for most of us is more of a utility factor. But, if you really think how table mats help restaurant is, then it is about the usage of the table mat, they can be an excellent decorative item on the dining table, and with its use you will automatically get a clean and fresh look to your restaurant. Let us understand how table mats help restaurant.  
Using tablemats in a restaurant offers many advantages than using them at home. As the tablemats are thick, they form insulation around the table to protect it from heat. There are tablemats available that are resistant to water. The tablemats will ensure that spills do not seep through and stain the table, and make the place around the seating messier.
Some of the points on how tablemats help restaurant are:
  •  Using table mats protects the table linen and table top.
  • When you replace the tablemats at regular interval, apart from being hygiene; they can brighten the look of your place without calling for excessive spending.
  •  Varieties of tablemats made of different materials are available today which is not only cost effective, but have an elegant look as well.
  • The tablemats come in different fabrics and design. Some of the varieties of table mat available are fabric, plastic, bamboo, crochet, leather, jute, etc in the market. These mats can vary from being sophisticated to whacky, ethnic to modern, and the list is endless. However, for the restaurants it is best advised to use reusable tablemats, specifically made of paper. Because there is very less maintenance cost involved, with the use of paper tablemats.
  •   You can use tablemats to provide more information about your restaurant, for example print menu items, and provide contact details for reservations, information on organizing parties, contact details, and so on.
  •  You can use tablemats as drawing pads for children, else print some games on them, which can be used by the guest while they wait for the food to arrive.
  •  You can use tablemats to place advertisements of the local businesses in your area.
  •  It does not matter what type of table mats you choose for your dining table, ensure that you keep the theme and decoration in mind. You must consider the size of the dining table, before buying a table mat.
  •  Ensure that table mats leave enough space on the table to place dishes while eating. The colour of the dining table should complement the dining mats. Dark-colour table tops should be decorated with lighter colour mats and vice-versa.
  •  You can use tablemats made of any fabric for glass table tops as long as they complement the look of the room.
  • You can also find a variety of table mats in online shopping websites. With the use of table mats, you can make the dining table look elegant, fashionable and trendy. There are so many online offerings, and suppliers around willing to please you that your tablemat stocks will never go empty, and you will be left confused with the choice available.

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Tablemats: Advantages of reusable tablemats over paper mats.

Tablemats: Advantages of reusable tablemats over paper mats.: A tablemat is a mat used under a hot dish to protect the table from the hotness. It is a flat mass of soft material used for protect...

Advantages of reusable tablemats over paper mats.



A tablemat is a mat used under a hot dish to protect the table from the hotness. It is a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort, and can be made of paper, plastic or cloth for restaurants and home. Using table mats not only protects the table linen and tabletop, but also has many other advantages. When you use tablemats, it creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. It also helps you in deciding the placement of items on the table.

Apart from being hygiene, they can brighten the look of your place without calling for excessive spending. Varieties of tablemats made of different materials are available today which is not only cost effective, but have an elegant look as well. Some of the varieties available are fabric, plastic, bamboo, crochet, leather, jute, etc in the market. The mats can vary from sophisticated to whacky, ethnic to modern, and the list is endless. However, there are many advantages of reusable tablemats over paper mats. Reusable tablemats are made by from a variety of materials, like recycled plastic items, Polyester, Polyvinyl, and so on.

As said earlier, tablemats come in different materials and designs. But, of all the materials used in making the tablemats, use of reusable tablemats is considered to be the most advantageous. 

Some of the advantages of reusable tablemats over paper mats are:
  •  Use of reusable tablemats is eco-friendly, and helps in saving trees, and is not harsh on the environment.
  • With the use of reusable tablemats the table looks cleaner. You can simply replace the tablemat with a fresh, new and a clean one. For example, when you use a plastic, which is one type of reusable tablemats, there will be no stains that you have to clean
  • With the use of reusable tablemats you can just replace the mats, with each new person being served food or drink, the table will always look fresh
  •  There is money and time saved on laundry, when reusable tablemats are used.
  •  Though cloth tablemats are reusable, it is better to use the tablemats made of other materials such as synthetic, jute, and so on. Because, when you use a cloth tablemat, and there is a spill on the table, you need to redo the table all again or continue eating on the wet tablecloth. But with the synthetic tablemats, you can clean the table easily without disturbing or redoing the table, by simply replacing the mat with newer one
  • On the reusable tablemat you can advertise about your restaurant menu, takeaways, timings and, other facilities offered by your restaurant, which can be used as one of the ways to promote your business.
  •  Reusable tablemats look attractive even when they are just plain white colour. However, there are mats available in different colours, shades and themes. You can even customize them based on your requirements.
  • There are handmade tablemats available too. They add an extra artistic touch to the table in your restaurant.
  • Use of reusable tablemats protects a table from ink, scratches or kid’s crafts, fingerprints, and so on.