Plastic tablecloths are an inexpensive decorating option for parties or outdoor tables. But when the plastic tablecloth is removed from the package, it will have unsightly creases and wrinkles as a result of the time spent folded inside the package. Creases and wrinkles also occur when a reusable fabric-backed plastic tablecloth is washed or folded for a long period of time. With a fabric tablecloth, you would simply use an iron to remove the wrinkles and creases, but this would melt a plastic tablecloth. Fortunately there are several easy methods for removing wrinkles and creases from a plastic tablecloth. more »

Plastic tablecloths are convenient for occasions where you need to cover a large amount of tables. They're cheap and oftentimes disposable, making cleanup easy. However, there's nothing worse than painstakingly decorating for a party and then finding out that your plastic tablecloths, which were supposed to be more convenient, are plagued with wrinkles and creases. Luckily, there are a couple of things you can do to solve this problem. more »

If you have a plastic tablecloth that needs to be spruced up for a party, then it is easy job to do with just a little paint and some fun sponge shapes. In painting a plastic tablecloth, however, the biggest obstacle you will run into is making sure you have the right kind of paint to go on plastic. Hosting parties can be stressful enough; the last thing you need is for the tablecloth's peeling paint to embarrass you in front of your guests. more »

Having a beautiful and ornate tablecloth on your table can your dining room shine, but one spill and it could be ruined. Plastic tablecloths are convenient because they can be wiped off and do not need to be laundered. You can buy plastic tablecloths at any number of stores, but if you want a specific look, making one yourself could be your answer. more »

Whether you're hoping to reuse an old plastic tablecloth that's been crumpled or trying to get the fold creases out of a new one, a plastic tablecloth calls for creative forms of wrinkle removal. You can use the same technique to smooth the wrinkles out of plain plastic tablecloths as those with flannel or other backings. more »

Plastic tablecloths are convenient in situations where a tablecloth is likely to become stained. These tablecloths are frequently used at children's tables, outdoor settings and for occasions in which there are a lot of people. One of the issues with plastic tablecloths is that they become creased easily when they are folded for storage. Removing these folds and creases is easy. more »

If you have an old clear, plastic tablecloth, you've got the makings of a craft project. Painting on plastic is fun, especially for kids who love to be creative. Painting on a clear plastic tablecloth is easy, and results in a bright paint job on a clear film that can be moved to decorate any part of the home for any occasion. This tablecloth project is perfect for parents to share with children or for teachers to introduce in a classroom. more »

New plastic tablecloths--or old tablecloths that have been stored for quite awhile--may develop set-in creases and folds where the "fabric" was bent. If your tablecloth is backed with flannel, you can simply iron the wrinkles out, applying the iron to the flannel side. If it's fully plastic, however, you need to go to a bit more effort to remove the folds without ruining the tablecloth at the same time. more »

It's hard to imagine a world without plastics. Plastics lend ease to many products used in daily life. According to American Chemistry, "During the 1940s, the world saw the use of such materials as nylon, acrylic, neoprene, SBR, polyethylene and many more polymers take the place of natural material supplies that were becoming exhausted." Plastic tablecloths grace the casual table with easy, clean surfaces and decorate parties with disposable finesse. Usually compressed into a tiny package, plastic tablecloths sometimes arrive to a table hosting a wide array of folds and creases. Removing wrinkles isn't as hard as it might seem. more »