Vinyl Tablecloth

Many homes these days have patios and these can be enjoyable places to spend time when the weather is fine. If you like to dine outside you may have a traditional patio table available which has a patio umbrella at the centre to provide some shade from the sun. If you like having a tablecloth on your patio table, the umbrella pole at the centre of a patio can get in the way. However an umbrella tablecloth can be used to solve this problem.

Difference From Regular Tablecloths

An umbrella tablecloth looks much like a standard tablecloth. However the difference is that it has a hole in the middle which allows it to be fitted around the pole of a patio umbrella. Many also have a zip or buttons which means that the tablecloth can be laid without the need to remove the umbrella pole and this can make setting a removing the tablecloth a lot easier.

Shapes

An umbrella tablecloth is available in various shapes to suit the different patio tables available. This can include round, square and oval tablecloths of various sizes. They can come in a few different materials with cotton, linen and vinyl being typical of this. While fabric tablecloths are more traditional a vinyl tablecloth is much easier to care for and this can make it a popular choice these days. Umbrella tablecloths are also styled with various colors and patterns. A traditional checked picnic table style is popular although there are a wide variety of patterns available. This should enable most people to find a style that suits their taste.

Where To Look

If you are interested in purchasing an umbrella tablecloth they are available from a few different places. Typical of these are Miles Kimball, Macys, Bed Bath and Beyond and also Crate and Barrel. These have a variety of tablecloths available that can be used around the umbrella of a patio table.

Cost

Typical costs for an umbrella tablecloth will vary depending on the size and material used. At the more affordable end of the market they are available for around $10 to $15. An example of this is the 70 inch umbrella table cover from Miles Kimball. This is manufactured of vinyl with a flannel backing. This has a zip for easy setting around the umbrella and costs $13 to purchase.

More expensive umbrella tablecloths can rise in cost to around $30 to $40. Crate and Barrel produce a rectangular umbrella table cover which is available in a few different colors. This has snap button closures, is manufactured from spun polyester and retails for around $35.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy dining on your patio it may be that you want the convenience of a tablecloth on your patio table. Using an umbrella tablecloth makes this possible and these are specifically designed to fit around the umbrella pole at the center of a patio table. This means you can use a tablecloth to help provide an attractive look for your patio and you and your family can dine in a little style.