The 10 Best Shelf Liners

The forgiving Quartet Cork Roll (around $9) provides superior surface protection to many other options. It also features a self-healing construction, so you don't have to worry about small cuts and punctures showing up over time, resulting in an unsightly look.

The classic-looking Magic Cover Natural (around $11), with its neutral color scheme, will never go out of style. It's durable and can withstand years of use without deteriorating. Plus, it looks as if it might be built into a shelf, so guests won't know your covering them.

The HityTech Multi-Functional (about $10) are aptly named, as they work equally well as place mats, fridge liners, trivets and shelf liners. Instead of coming in a roll, they come as a pack of six precut units, with each measuring 17-3/4" x 11-3/4".

The Duck Select Grip (about $6) has a substantial thickness that provides a decent amount of cushioning, helping to protect surfaces and fragile items. It comes in a variety of color options that run the gamut from neutral to bold, so there is one to suit every home's style.

The deep ribbing of the Warp Brothers PM210-C (appx. $15) facilitates airflow beneath things like glassware, allowing for rapid drying of any residual moisture. Made from a waterproof material, it is ideal for wooden surfaces on which you might place any damp items.

The DII Non-Adhesive (around $19) is constructed of soft viscose, a fabric that dries quickly and is tear-resistant, making it suitable for supporting a variety of objects and especially well-suited to protecting delicate items, like glasses or dinnerware.

The Gorilla Grip Original (about $18) is non-adhesive, so you don't have to worry about it causing damage when peeled off. Yet, as you may have guessed by the name, it still does a great job of staying in place and rarely slides around.

If you need something sturdy that won't be punctured easily and can be set over wire racks without drooping, get the Trinity Frosted Plastic (around $18). It features angled corners specifically designed to accommodate the support poles.

If you need to protect surfaces from heavy or sharp-edged items, take a look at the well-cushioned Con-Tact Grip (appx. $7), which can prevent all sorts of damage. It is also reasonably priced, leaving a little more money in your home decorating budget.

You can spruce up tired and boring furniture with the modern print on the Macbeth Collection M-79820 (about $9). It creates visual intrigue, so place it under items you want to stand out, like artwork or cherished family photo albums.