Have you ever used these as coasters? Would they work for that purpose? i.e., Do they absorb water well without leaking through to the bottom?
1017819
Haven't used mine for coasters, just to put hot pans on. They are very sturdy and stand on edge for storage.
1017820
They are rather large to be used as coasters (roughly 6" square), but I suppose you could. We use them for post/pans/containers direct from the microwave. So hot stuff. Cork sort of naturally repels liquid - that's why they use it to seal wine bottles. The trivets are really good quality and sturdy.
1017821
Yes. These trivets are very high quality and very durable. The quality level make them hard to find except on Amazon.
1017822
They do not absorb much water. I use them to protect tabletops from hot dishes and casseroles.
1666097
I don't think they would leak through, I think you would probably see it through though. I recommend the Pilot Frixion highlighters and gel pens. They have great color sets and they are eraseable. Love them.
2184751
I think they will work fine. I make coasters and use them for the bumpers underneath and they work great. Also, the adhesive is very strong.
999626
No, they would not leak. I poured a hot solution into mine & they were fine. Worked pretty great actually.
240254
The inside surface of the coaster that comes in contact with you glass/cup is smooth with a raise edge to hold any condensation. I have not had an issue with water glasses sticking to the coasters.
2003800
Mine arrived for my purpose to draw Zentangles. The finish is not smooth and I had to spray with a sealer to prevent the ink from bleeding a bit; however these are intended to absorb wetness as a coaster should and should serve that purpose very well.
94242
What a great idea! They towels should hold up in the water. I sometimes wet them and use to wipe down bathroom sink area. They don't shred or fall apart but then I don't leave them sitting in water, either. They are nice and large, when unfolded.
450478
They are rubber so I don't think they can be submerged in water, but for the price - try it!
1407689
not sure but not worth it for coasters ,because it want hold moisture from a glass or any thing
1926002
I mainly use my coasters with cold and noticed that the water pooling did cause some damage. It seems hot might cause an indent or melt. :-/
1059893
They are pretty heavy for wood coasters. They are solid, no cork filler. I would think they would work fine outdoors.
2035638
Not a good idea, mine have developed very small tears at the points where they hang, so water could get in and ruin them.
1835086
I have not had any problems with them yet. I even put coconut oil in one of them with a lid and keep it in my swim bag. It has not leaked yet.
1802594
I used them for Zentangle art. They worked wonderfully for that. They have a different composition than the square coasters which did not take the pigment ink as well. My best guess is that these could be painted on with great success.
644185
My experience was that they were only leak proof if they remain total upright. I had so many things leak out of them including yogurt if they fell over!
87375
Yes they are leak proof. I have one on our deck as the base of our fountain. Holds water with no problem at all.
1494547
Yes. I have them on my metal chairs outside.. If they get wet, just tip them up on edge and the water just drains right off.