Care & Maintenance of Lady Clare Placemats
Lady Clare placemats, tablemats and coasters are crafted in Great Britain using quality materials and traditional finishing techniques. With proper care, your Lady Clare tableware will retain its beautiful finish and provide years of enjoyment.
How to Clean Your Lady Clare Placemats
Lady Clare mats are designed to withstand the spills and stains associated with everyday dining. To keep them looking their best:
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth only.
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Do not immerse or soak the mats in water.
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Wipe spills promptly whenever possible.
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For stubborn marks, methylated spirits may be used carefully.
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Allow the mats to dry completely before storing.
Proper care will help protect the decorative surface, edges and backing of your mats.
Traditional Collection
Lady Clare Traditional placemats are Made in Great Britain using a eucalyptus hardboard base made from FSC-certified wood.
Each mat is finished with a durable, heat-resistant lacquer and features beautifully hand-gilded edges. The mats are flock backed to help protect your table and are presented in gift boxes.
Traditional Lady Clare mats are heat resistant to approximately 100°C / 212°F.
Melamine Collection
Lady Clare Melamine placemats are designed for durability and easy everyday use.
The decorative design is protected beneath a tough melamine surface created by bonding layers together under heat and pressure. This produces a durable laminated finish that is resistant to reasonable food and liquid stains.
Melamine mats are heat resistant to approximately 150°C / 300°F.
Their distinctive curved edges are designed to help reduce damage during everyday use and prolong the life of the mats. They are also flock backed and gift boxed.
Screened Collection
Lady Clare Screened placemats feature an elegant painted surface accented with a silk-screened frame line.
Each mat is finished with hand-gilded edges and protected by a durable, heat-resistant lacquer. The result is a classic, understated table setting suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Textured Collection
Lady Clare Textured placemats combine a hardboard base with a substantial decorative textured paper surface.
The mats are finished with gilded edges and protected with a heat-resistant lacquer, preserving the distinctive texture while providing a durable surface suitable for dining.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Lady Clare mats are made using a eucalyptus hardboard base.
Traditional and Screened mats are carefully primed and painted before their decorative details are applied. Gold frame lines are silk screened where appropriate, and the finished surface is protected with layers of lacquer.
Melamine mats are produced differently. The decorative print and protective layers are bonded together under heat and pressure, creating the exceptionally hard-wearing surface for which melamine mats are known.
Whichever Lady Clare collection you choose, careful cleaning and proper storage will help preserve the finish and beauty of your placemats, tablemats and coasters for years to come.