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Instantly Update The Look Of Your Kitchen With DIY Shelf Liners

Why use contact paper when oilcloth is so much easier?

Jill Nystul  ·  June 17, 2017
5 stars · 1 votes

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

I don’t think I’ll ever understand how my kitchen drawers and shelves get so grimy. My kitchen cupboards and drawers are closed the majority of the time, but somehow all sorts of yucky stuff manages to sneak in during the brief periods that they are open. (It’s one of those unsolved household mysteries, much like the socks that go missing from the laundry.) But even if you’re a neat freak in the kitchen, your drawers and shelves might still be grimy due to a previous tenant or owner.

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Regardless of how they got that way, today I’m sharing a simple project that will help you improve the look of your kitchen almost instantly – DIY shelf and drawer liners! These liners are quick and easy to make, but best of all, they are totally removable.

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DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Many traditional drawer and shelf liners are made using contact paper. It’s easy enough to apply, but nearly impossible to remove due to the super-sticky adhesive on the back. I wanted a less permanent solution, so I opted to use oilcloth for this project. Oilcloth liners are durable, easy to wipe clean, and can be easily removed at any time. They’re a perfect solution for renters, or anyone who would prefer not to deal with any sticky adhesives. Here’s how to make your own!

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Oilcloth Drawer & Shelf Liners

You’ll need:

  • Oilcloth
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Double-sided tape

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Directions:

Step 1 – Measure

The first thing you’ll need to do is get the dimensions of every surface you’ll be making a liner for. So grab your trusty measuring tape and a notepad, and get measuring!

If you’re lining several shelves or drawers that are all the same size, consider making a template out of some spare paper. You can trace the template onto your cloth as many times as you need, and will probably save you some time.

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

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Step 2 – Cut

Once you have your dimensions measured or your template made, you’re ready to cut! Use a ruler or other straight edge to make sure your lines are straight.

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Step 3 – Place

When you’re done cutting, all that’s left to do is “install” your liners. Remove everything from the drawer or shelf and give it a good cleaning first, to make sure you’re not simply covering up any messes.

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Place the liner into the drawer or onto the shelf. To help keep the oilcloth liner in place, I secured it with a few pieces of double-sided tape (one piece in each corner, and one in the center). The double-sided tape is tacky enough to keep the oilcloth from slipping and sliding around, but not sticky enough that it will leave behind any pesky adhesive residue. (And if the tape loses it’s stickiness over time, you can just pull it off and replace it with a new piece of tape.)

DIY Shelf and Drawer Liners

Replace the items in the drawer or on the shelf, and you’re done! Give yourself a pat on the back, and admire your handiwork!

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Jillee I love this website, thank you so much. I use leftover wallpaper for liners; & no the prepasted has never spontaneously hydrated & stuck to the surface in 32 years. Sometimes random rolls can be found in the hardware/home improvement bins for $1 a roll. I don’t buy wrapping paper any more either. Any wall paper can be used for any holiday, any age, any gender. One roll lasts forever & everyone raves about the look. Just use the appropriate ribbon, cord, baling twine, etc., & decorating doodad from the dollar store, or your stash of odds & ends.… Read more »

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Carolyn Herrenkohl
Carolyn Herrenkohl

So glad my kitchen is now in style. We put oil cloth on kitchen shelves when I was a young girl at home. It’s easy to change and easy to wipe off.

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2 years ago
Ivory
Ivory

I love this idea. Thanks!

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2 years ago
Darice
Darice

UPDATE: We have finished all the kitchen cabinets and drawers in my kitchen with oilcloth and we are LOVING it! I bought mine at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon. I needed an entire bolt which came 47″ wide by 15 yards. The double sided tape did not work well for us. We used a 20 oz. bottle “Roman” brand WALLPAPER & BORDER ADHESIVE ($6.98) found at Lowes and it worked great. We did not need to apply the paste to the entire back of the oilcloth, just in the corners and a few spots as you suggested with… Read more »

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2 years ago
MARIA
MARIA

Hi! I love this idea for liners but I have another situation. My desk at work has fabric on the sides that has gotton horribly stained! S ince it is a new job and office and they cannot afford a new desk I wa going to cover the fabric sides with contact paper until I saw your idea for oilcloth. Any ideas on how to make it stick to stained fabric without looking tacky?

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2 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

Hot glue would be great, but if you’re looking for a more temporary solution, then I would use glue dots! http://amzn.to/2sZGLgj

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2 years ago
Mandy
Mandy

I lined all the drawers, shelves and cabinet floors in our house with plastic tablecloth fabric from Joann’s. For some reason, I couldn’t fine it just now on their online site but I bought more in the store not two months ago. It’s 54 or 56 inches wide and is a pretty lace-like pattern. $9-10 a yard? And of course with your coupon it’s even more reasonable. It cleans up by hand or when really dirty I pop it into the washing machine on gentle/cold and dry it on tumble only. I haven’t used shelf liner or contact paper in… Read more »

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2 years ago
Darice
Darice

Great idea Jill that I am going to use. Now, who can figure out how much oil cloth I will need from my measurements (alot)?

Also, what approx. price did you pay for the oil cloth? I’ve seen it ranging from a low of 4.99 up to 17.99 a yard. Did you buy it online?

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2 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

If you click on the word “oilcloth” in the materials list, you can see where I bought my oilcloth! :-)

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2 years ago
maryjane
maryjane

wow. they look nice.

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2 years ago
Dr Deb
Dr Deb

What is oilcloth??

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2 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

It’s an enameled cloth that used to be made by covering linen cloth with linseed oil. The manufacturing process has changed, but it’s still a strong, durable fabric that makes great shelf liners! :-)

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2 years ago
Karen
Karen

really helpful idea!!

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