Does this return from the rolled position to a no-curl mat? Does it need water to stay put on counter? TIA!
324269
Yes, it stays flat and does not need water to stay put on the counter. It's wonderful stuff.
324270
Yes it does return to a non curl mat. It is floppy and sticks to the counter with no water at all.
324271
I keep them in a drawer folded in half and they have no problem coming back to the flat position. also they do not need water to stay on the counter
667223
Place a few drops of water between the mat and the metal tray. Rub the mat back and forth on the mat to create a seal. It should stay in place for you.
1851867
Not more difficult I lightly wet mine down so it would not move after placing the wall around it. It kept the edges from rolling up.But later had to remove liner to re position, and the pad moved a bit so I have a lump or 2 under the liner. Just don't move the pad after this because it never goes back where you want it.
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As others have said, the answer is definitely "no"as the mat is plastic - not silicone. It does roll up, as others have stated, but I strongly prefer to store it flat. It makes it easier to use the next time as it has a memory when rolled. I started storing it behind a solid, case good piece of furniture: ie console or sideboard. That worked fine until someone suggested I put it on the dining room table under the pads and table cloth. If you happen to leave those in place, it is definitely the best option for me for this item. Storing flat also makes it so I have absolutely no problem with slipping. As it is large, I do have to tuck it under a few things on the counter just to fit it in place. That may be why I've never had any slipping issues. As I told another person who asked a question, I actually purchased this because it was so inexpensive compared to the $30 range for the silicone mats. It also has all the nice markings/measurements. I didn't intend to like it so even before I bought it, I had given myself the permission to just consider the price a loss and buy the silicone WHEN I disliked this mat. Then I got a big shock. I LOVE this mat!! I have a small, silicone mat that I've had for years so I do have some idea of the differences. Though I wouldn't use a sharpened knife on this mat, it if definitely much sturdier than silicone and therefore you can your a much larger number of gadgets without the fear of damaging the mat - especially since it is so much cheaper than the silicone. The absolute only pro I can come up with for the silicone is that it can be folded or balled up and wrapped with a rubber band to save space. This mat has a much longer list of pros for me anyway. I know that is much more than you asked, but I can't help running off at the mouth about this mat as I was so very shocked that I really love it. I can't imagine needing to purchase another mat, but if I did, I would definitely, without question get this mat again! Hope that helps.
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It should be able to be rolled. Folding would create a crease on the edge that might leak. The biggest issue I would see is how to keep it from unrolling. You would most likely have to brace it. I do love this mat though. It holds a ton of water and keeps it off the floor. I've been very impressed as we've had a lot of snow and rain and street gunk. I just squeegee the water out. It's great!
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It slides around, but it does not slide out from under you. You can move it with your foot so if you need it by the sink or another part of the counter it is easy to move. The other Gel mats were easy to trip on and move but this one is trip free and easy to re-position. but it does move it is not "glued" in place. Answer here...
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I really don't know a bout fixing it before it begins but if it does not roll right, it can be returned to Bed Bath and Beyond for a new one as long as you h a ve receipt or bank statement, credit card statement, etc. The one I first bought did not roll to begin with. I have had no problem with the next one I got.
1431526
The mat is great for channeling water to front or back (parallel with the ribs) and does keep it from spreading to the sides provided you have a bit of pitch to the floor (i do). I would guess that on a perfectly flat surface a large amount of water would overflow the ribs and potentially spread.
2129017
I use it on granite counter tops and it had never been an issue. As long as your counter is clean and dry it should not slip.
1409320
I don't have the answer but maybe this will help you answer. We have no moisture underneath ours. Our counter is granite. We live in a very dry climate, although we have never seen moisture beneath even when it rains and there is humidity. I feel confident that the mats would not leak. Do you have more than one mat? You could experiment - keep one dry on top and let the other get moist. Later, if both have moisture beneath, then you know moisture is collecting there for some other reason and that it is not leaking.
200562
I keep mine rolled out. Don't think it makes any difference once the dough is on it. Haven't had any problems myself, but then I bought it because I have to use the kitchen table and I used to make a huge mess. This mat keeps my flour pretty much contained.
1663357
Yes - you can roll mat and it does stay flat after unrolling - I store mine in box it came in
264611
The mat adheres to the counter extremely well. I do sprinkle a small amount of flour all over the top of the mat to prevent any sticking of dough. Maybe not necessary, just something I always saw my mother and grandmother do.
88010
I don't know if we're talking about the same thing but mine is just a mat-no installation at all-you lay it down. You can easily roll it up if you need to. In fact I had to put heavy things on it just to get it to roll flat after I recieved it.
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no it doesn't,I use it on short carpet so I don't worry about it rolling out from me when I go to sit down.I also don't need to grab something when I need it to roll.I like the smoothness when it rolls with the use of my foot. I hope this is helpful for you?
2043516
It is rolled up when delivered as well. Just let it lie flat in a warm area for a couple of hours and it lose the curl. I put some scrap wood on mine to weigh it down. Never had an issue with it curling up.
2234075
No it can roll but I like to keep mine flat so it doesn't curl on the ends.